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Reducing Wear and Tear

The older we get, the more wear and tear there is on our bodies. Feeling stiff? Weak? Weighed down? Here are some tips for reducing wear and tear and feeling young again. From stiff to limber Our daily lives conspire to make us feel stiff and rickety. Do you drive to work in the morning and home in the evening? Do you sit at a desk all day? All the non-moving stuff we do all day makes our muscles shorter. The shorter muscles and tendons get, the less range of motion you’ll have. Don’t mistake your stiffness and pain for … Continue reading →

A Step in the Right Direction

It’s one small step for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and one giant leap for parents around the country traveling with young children. Today, moms and dads embarking on holiday flights to grandma’s house and beyond can rejoice knowing that the upcoming chaotic travel season will not require their kids to take off their shoes before stepping through airport security. Even better news: According to the TSA, pat downs of children will be drastically reduced, though not completely eliminated. The official word from the TSA states that children under 12 will no longer be forced to remove their footwear before … Continue reading →

Why Making The Switch To A Home-Based Business May Be Easier Than You Think

If you currently have a job and are considering leaving it to start a home-based business, you may be wondering how you will ever be able to afford to make the switch. After all, you are accustomed to your current level of income and have been for quite a while. While it is true that many home-based businesses take a while to get off the ground before they start making good money, you may not suffer as much as you think during the transition. There are a few things that you may not have thought of that will help you … Continue reading →

The Danger of Artificial Turf

Many homes use artificial turf for porches, rugs, mats and more when real grass just wouldn’t do. There is also a growing trend in some parts of the country to replace real grass with artificial turf that never needs to be watered. But if you have children, you will want to steer clear of artificial turf, because there is a real health hazard for children. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a health advisory against artificial turf because it may contain high levels of lead that could pose a health hazard to humans. The high lead … Continue reading →

We Need To Feel Pain

There is a reason that the body feels pain. Pain is our body’s way of telling us that something is wrong or that we’re in danger of something being wrong. We feel pain after a workout because we’ve done damage to our muscles. The muscle damage is necessary to build muscle strength because when torn muscle fibers repair themselves they are stronger than before. The repair job also burns more calories, that is part of the reason strength training helps in not only muscle building, but also in weight loss. You may experience your muscle soreness after the workout in … Continue reading →

Empty Bucket Syndrome: Six Ways to Get Replenished

My mother used to say, “You can’t give from an empty bucket.” I’m not exactly sure that’s true. I understand the principle behind the statement, but I belive that parents have the ability to somehow keep giving even after their “bucket” is woefully dry. It’s amazing how parents–and mothers especially–seem to always find the strength to keep going and giving, putting themselves last. Of course, you’re not going to be able to meet your child’s special needs if you’re physically, mentally, and emotionally bankrupt. So if you’re operating with “empty bucket syndrome,” I hope you’ll reevaluate. It’s time to start … Continue reading →