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Making a Comeback | My Journey Thru Illness

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I have been sooo missing in action for the past couple of years, only posting a few times throughout the year and most of those posts were contributed by guest bloggers. For this reason, I want to say thank you for being such loyal followers. Your support is much appreciated. Honestly, I am truly humbled. 

I hope you can find it in your hearts to forgive me. Have I groveled enough? OK, good, because things are about to take a turn for the better. This kid has decided to make a comeback. … [Read more...]

Raw Food Challenge

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Last October, when I wanted to lose a stubborn 10 lbs and put my poor eating habits in check, I embarked on 30-day raw food diet. It was my first time trying raw foodism, and eventually I did go back to cooked food. My goal at the time was to not necessarily abandon cooked food, but to jump-start a healthier lifestyle and see if it would help me shed the extra weight I had put on from pregnancy and the recent junk food indulgence. Now that all the dead leaves from the fall season are starting … [Read more...]

Going. Going. Going. STOP! Know When to Hang It Up and Recharge


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I felt so tired this entire week. Literally, fatigued. I have my hand in different projects, including writing daily for this blog. On top of that, my teenage cousin is visiting me from the state of Georgia, so I’ve been trying to find ways to keep him entertained in my normally boring little world. If that’s not enough, I’m also caring for a sick little girl -- my daughter is fighting a cold with a nasty, runny nose, and has been extremely fussy.

 Needless to say, I was feeling pulled in so … [Read more...]

Did You Lose Your Job? It Could Make You Sick, According to Researchers

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It’s no secret that a growing number of Americans today are getting the pink slip and finding themselves out of a j-o-b. As our economy continues to regain its balance, thousands of people are out of work and seeking new employment. Researchers say “Beware.” Because workers who face job loss are at greater risk of developing heart problems, including stroke and high blood pressure, along with diabetes. The study, which appeared in the May 8 issue of the journal Demography, was conducted by … [Read more...]