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Sick Days

As a single mother calling in sick just isn’t an option. Well you could try, but I have a sneaking suspicion your kids wouldn’t buy it! Whether you are sick or not you still have to be a mother. Somebody has to care for your children and you no longer have the luxury of having someone else there to pick up the slack when you are feeling a bit under the weather. Being a mom takes a lot out of you period, but when you are sick on top of it, even the smallest of tasks drain you. Inevitably, we … Continue reading →

Save 50% on Vitamins From Netgrocer!

Fall is here, and that means that the weather will be changing from nice, warm, sunny days, to much cooler temperatures. For many people, this is the time of year when they are likely to catch a cold. School has started, and students are being exposed to all kinds of germs, viruses, and flu bugs that are going around. One way to stay healthy this Fall is to make sure you are taking your vitamins! Save 50% on your vitamins from Netgrocer. Everyone needs to get a certain amount of vitamins in their diet. This not only helps the body … Continue reading →

Everybody’s Sick! What Do You Do?

Two of my favorite people in the world welcomed twins into their family back in July. They are amazing parents — at least in my humble opinion. It certainly doesn’t seem easy to have twins, but they make it look good. This month, they both got sick. Some sort of upper respiratory crud — not the flu, hopefully, because everybody had their flu shots — that lingered on and on, sapping energy on top of making them feel miserable. I was talking to mom as they were starting to get better… and she commented that she practically hadn’t seen dad … Continue reading →

FDA Warns Against Certain Zicam Products

Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration sent a warning letter to the makers of Zicam concerning two products: Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel and Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs. (A third, discontinued product was also mentioned.) In response, the makers of Zicam withdrew the two products from the market, pending review with the FDA. It’s important to note that other products in the Zicam line are not included in this warning, and have not been recalled. What’s the problem? The FDA has received more than 100 reports of people using the Cold Remedy Nasal Gel and Cold Remedy … Continue reading →

Holidays and Health

I made it through Thanksgiving without my usual holiday problem. But the winter holidays are upon us and my body is showing signs of impending doom. Ever since I started college, I’ve experienced a weird phenomenon: I tend to fall ill around the holidays. I figure it’s partly due to stress (final exams, racing around to do shopping, preparing for family gatherings) and partly due to the fact that my subconscious KNOWS that it’s got a few days off coming. The perfect time to give in to whatever bug is going around, right? Right. Because the sore throat, cough, and … Continue reading →

Thinking about Cravings

I just sat down and ate a bag of reduced-fat microwave popcorn with Magic Shell chocolate syrup on top. It’s not as gross as it sounds, really! (I like salty and sweet together.) That snack was my compromise. What I REALLY wanted was to head to Cold Stone Creamery and get a crazy ice cream concoction. My sweet tooth was in overdrive, and I had to do something. The choco-popcorn satisfied the craving without making me feel too guilty about eating something bad for me. According to a study from Tufts University, most women experience strong cravings — more than … Continue reading →

Healthy Houseplants

If you’re looking for a way to keep your houseplants healthy, you can check the Home Blog. If you’re looking for houseplants that can keep YOU healthy, you’re in the right place. Plants can brighten your home — but they have a ton of health benefits. Lower stress with some greens in your workspace. Even in low light or offices without windows, you can keep a dragon tree, bamboo palm, snake plant, or arrowhead vine. Studies from Washington State University have shown that exposure to plants can lower your systolic blood pressure by as much as four points. Compare it … Continue reading →

Where Coughing Comes From

Coughing is a common ailment that sends plenty of people running to the doctor’s office. Occasional coughing can be good for you — it can clear out particles in the lungs that can lead to infection. Persistent coughing isn’t quite so helpful. Most of the time, a cough is a symptom of something else. Maybe you’ve got allergies or post-nasal drip. Maybe a medication (like a nasal spray) is making your throat irritated. Maybe something more serious — like a heart condition, serious sinus infection, the flu, or gastro-esophageal reflux (GERD) — is hiding behind that cough. Your doc will … Continue reading →

More Natural Remedies for a Sinus Infection

You may have noticed my ongoing fight against sinus infections. Whenever I get one, I start up my “sinus experiment”. The key component in my big plan is shooting salt water up my nose with a sinus rinse kit. It’s gross, but it really does work! I definitely wouldn’t have started doing it if an ear/nose/throat specialist hadn’t said it was that or another sinus surgery — the right motivation is everything. Now that I’ve seen it successfully fight off multiple sinus infections, I’ve been trying to get other people onto the sinus rinse bandwagon. If you can’t stomach the … Continue reading →

Why Being a Hermit was Good for My Health

Okay… I’m partly joking with that title. I’m also partly serious. I’m also feeling grumpy because I caught a cold from my coworkers at the cats only boarding facility — two of my coworkers were sick this week, but came to work anyway because we had a full house. Now I’m home sniffling, sneezing, and building a mountain of used tissues next to the bed! Definitely not how I wanted to spend my Saturday. Since March 2006, I’ve been doing the freelance writing thing as a full time job. It’s great in so many ways — I set my own … Continue reading →