I'm on the slippery slope to 40 and I'm working my way to being as healthy as possible in mind, body and soul. I have an awesome husband and three fluffy kitties. I love to run, cook and help others, but I'm always looking for more ways to improve my life and the lives around me. I also have a weird sense of humor, so be warned.Tag Archives for health
Winter Colds
Despite my post about the flu shot and staying healthy this winter, I’ve already had my first illness of the season. It was a short-lived 36-48 hour fever/sneezing/exhaustion illness that I can attribute to one thing: SICK CO-WORKERS That and … Continue reading
Health Profile: Nick Dawson
I’ve known Nick for a number of years and we both share similar interests. We met through the now-defunct social network Pownce, but over the years we’ve had phone conversations and even met in person (Nick is taking graduate classes … Continue reading
A Weekend of New Things
It’s been a weekend of shaking things up! I tried Qigong. Qigong (pronounced “chee-gong”) is a practice of aligning breath, movement, and awareness for exercise, healing, and meditation. I picked up a DVD when I was replacing some long-lost favorite … Continue reading
Flu Shot: Yay Or Nay?
There was an article on Minnesota Public Radio on October 25th regarding a new study from the University of Minnesota discovering that the flu shot is not as effective as previously thought. Most especially for the individuals that need it … Continue reading