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by Naomi Webb It is one of life’s biggest challenges, dealing with the feelings of loss when someone close to you - whether that be a friend or family member - passes away. It can be such an overwhelming time, and it is different for everyone, each and every person grieves in their own way. Sometimes it is hard to know what to do and how to cope with the loss and grief; you may be overcome with a number of unexpected... 12/13/2018 8:00:00 AM
by Megan Johnson McCullough The American Dental Association recommends brushing your teeth 2 times per day with fluoride toothpaste. One of our childhood milestones was learning to brush our teeth. This practice is a regular routine in our lives. We know we have to get the front, sides, and all the way in back. We brush our teeth to remove the plaque and tartar that has built up. Plus, brushing aims to fight off cavities. By... 12/13/2018 8:00:00 AM
by Victoria McCooey Most people who are going through a divorce have never gone through one before, so they don’t know what to expect. And that’s scary! Yet according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there is 1 divorce approximately every 36 seconds in America. That's nearly 2,400 divorces per day, 16,800 divorces per week and 876,000 divorces a year.If so many people all around us are doing it, why... 12/5/2018 8:00:00 AM
by Jennifer Roberge With so many skin care products out there containing natural ingredients, it’s difficult to know clearly which products and specific ingredients are the most beneficial for our skin. However there are some natural oils, herbs and other ingredients that are clear winners when it comes to relieving skin irritation and reducing inflammation.One ingredient in particular is getting a lot of press these... 12/5/2018 8:00:00 AM
by Laura Bonarrigo There’s never a good time to dissolve a marriage. Especially as a parent. With family time - holidays, the school schedule, a birthday or long-awaited vacation - the timing to breakup never seems right. You question hurting the kids and it becomes easier to push your pain further and further into the future. It doesn’t matter if that decision is being made because of a cheating spouse, the mundane... 12/5/2018 8:00:00 AM
by Megan Johnson McCullough Coughing. Wheezing. Tight chest. Shortness of breath. These are the common symptoms of the air restriction condition called asthma. When the bronchial tubes become inflamed, the airway tightens and can fill with mucus. People experience different symptoms at different times and can go a long period without “attacks." Some people only have asthma during exercise, others only when they have a cold, and... 12/4/2018 8:00:00 AM
by Megan Johnson McCullough A common type of pain associated with the sciatic nerve affects many people, particularly in their low back and left leg areas. Sciatica usually affects this one side of the body starting at the low back, running through the thigh, and then all the way down the leg. It can even reach the toes. This pain can be a shooting sensation or tingly feeling. It becomes worse from sitting. Then when the person... 12/4/2018 8:00:00 AM
by Gary Roe Holidays can be stressful. If you’ve lost a loved one, they can seem impossible.While the world is celebrating, you’re hurting. Your heart is broken, but life appears to be blazing forward as if nothing happened.Perhaps you feel a little like Glenn and Connie.“Christmas? Thanksgiving was an emotional nightmare. Can’t we just skip it this year? Where’s the Grinch when you need him?” Glenn asked.“I’m... 12/4/2018 8:00:00 AM
by Megan Johnson McCullough Breakfast is the meal that breaks the fast from the night before. Some people claim they’re not hungry in the morning, or that they lack time at this hour to eat, yet others never skip this meal. Truth be told, the winner of the breakfast debate is to eat breakfast.Here’s why….Breakfast is the most important meal of the day because of its many benefits. To be clear, the type of breakfast being referred... 11/27/2018 8:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor We see them in movies and read about them in books. We even kid around about going through a midlife crisis when we hit the occasional tough spot in life. All jokes aside though, the midlife crisis is a very real phenomenon and the sudden behavioral changes that come with it can be very worrisome for those of us who have to watch our loved ones struggle. Is There an Imposter Living in Your House? He’s... 11/27/2018 8:00:00 AM
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