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September 21st, 2006

Use Your Energy in Positive Ways

Yesterday, I encountered a difficult situation that threatened to zap my energy and get me down. A certain person asked my opinion on something, and when I responded truthfully, this person misunderstood me and began to yell at me.
I did not yell back, yet the more I tried to explain myself, the more agitated she […]

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August 10th, 2006

Another Update on my South Beach Diet

I need to be honest here and update you on my diet. I’ve let it go the past few days! The first week of school here has sent me into a spiral of stress-related eating. At least I know what’s causing it, and I know where I need to go to get back on track.
My […]

By Heather -- 2 comments

August 8th, 2006

Can Divorce Lead to Heart Disease?

I read this article, Divorced women more likely to suffer heart disease, thanks to a link from A Hearty Life. Here’s something I’ve never heard before, yet it makes sense. “Women who divorce are 60 per cent more likely to develop heart disease in later life than those who remain in a married relationship.”
Divorce is […]

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July 24th, 2006

Feeling a Bit Stressed Out? Me Too.

How’s your stress level these days? Perhaps you’ve joked about feeling a little burned out. The truth is — stress is something that should be taken seriously. All of us have good and bad days — but if you’ve had a string of bad days that have turned into weeks, and maybe even months, then […]

By Heather -- 1 comment

June 21st, 2006

Stress Buster: Pet Therapy

Are you feeling stressed-out these days? If you’re a woman trying to balance your home, work, and community responsibilities, you may feel like running out the back door screaming when the stress mounts too high.
In her book, A Woman’s Guide to Good Health, Dr. Carrie Carter says:
If I had to pick one issue that, if […]

By Heather -- 1 comment