Before I share the 6 doctor appointments you need to make before the end of the year, let me tell you a very personal story. A few days before my 44th birthday, I received the shocking news that I had precancerous cells that were dangerously close to becoming cancer. I was under extreme stress the few months prior and had quite a few legitimate reasons to put off making a doctor appointmen[...]
“If you’re happy and you know it clap your hands!” (clap,clap)… I’m sure you know this song as many of us have freely sang and danced to this children’s tune at some point in our lives. With big bright eyes we jumped, clapped, and giggled because we were happy and we knew it. Well, maybe. I don’t know about you, but it has taken much more than a song for me to discover w[...]
It’s easy to notice when big things happen and affect your mood. It’s your birthday. You lose a loved one. You’re enjoying a much-needed vacation. You’re having some financial issues. But you’d be surprised to learn that it’s really those little everyday things that affect your mood more than you realize. Recognizing those small things is key to understanding what you are feeli[...]
I’m drowning. I have migraine headaches on a regular basis. My hair is breaking off. I have chronic back pain. I spend quite a bit of time feeling anxious and overwhelmed. All because of stress. The stress of the never ending list of stuff I need to do. For my business. For my blog. For my family. Around the house. And the list that keeps getting longer and longer. This is what being “[...]
You wake up feeling great. You’re knocking out your to-do list and having a super productive morning. The afternoon rolls around and all of a sudden it hits you like a ton of bricks. The overwhelming urge to take a nap. If you need an afternoon pick-me-up, try any of these foods to naturally boost your energy and get you through the day. read more[...]
For me, the sadness starts in August. As soon as the kids go back to school, I start to feel cold air on my neck. I know winter is just around the corner. Football season starts. The days get shorter. The wind blows colder. I get depressed. I have the winter blues.read more[...]
I noticed a small knot under my arm while taking a shower. When it was still there a month later, I decided it was time to have it checked out. Since it was time for my annual physical anyway, I figured I’d kill two birds since my doctor was probably going to send me for a mammogram anyway. Which is exactly what he did. I promptly called to make an appointment the next day, only[...]
