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The Multitask Mineral You Need to Know
7 hours ago by Brick ONeil @ encouraginghealth.com
What mineral helps heal your wounds and support your immune system and may even thwart cancer cells?Hint: Go to the end of the alphabet. Yep, zinc -- last in the alphabetical roll call of minerals, but a first-place contender when it comes to...
YouTube Clip of the Week: Moonstar 88's "Migraine"
9 hours ago by Rena Sherwood @ dealingwithheadaches.com
It's interesting what pops up when you enter "migraine" into the search bar at YouTube. Granted, there's an awful lot of crap, but sometimes you come across a little gem that you would have discovered in no other fashion. I'll admit up front, this...
The Groundhog Rescuer
9 hours ago by Sally Andersen @ livingwithoutmeat.com
Sitting at my desk, I can glance up and see out a window overlooking an open field. I often enjoy watching groundhogs and birds romping around.But not this Wednesday.As the afternoon slump began to set in, I stretched and looked around. Two men...
Swearing For Migraine Relief
Yesterday by Rena Sherwood @ dealingwithheadaches.com
Right up front, let me say that if you don't like yourself swearing, then don't worry about it. Do whatever you have to to help yourself through migraine pain. But there are those of us who find swearing a great relief when we are in great...
Hassles and high costs won’t stop travelers
Yesterday by Brick ONeil @ encouraginghealth.com
Despite a likely travel slowdown, millions take to the roads for FourthHigh gas prices and the hassles of air travel may put a damper on many vacations this summer, but don’t expect the Fourth of July weekend to fizzle out. Despite the likelihood...
Foods That Fight Afternoon Slumps
59 hours ago by Brick ONeil @ encouraginghealth.com
When the afternoon blahs leave us slumped over our desks like an unwatered houseplant, most of us reach for a supersized vat of coffee and/or a calorie-packed sugar snack. There are much better options, whether you need a quick lift to keep you...
Had to share one of my favorite sites!
07/02/2008 by Brick ONeil @ encouraginghealth.com
My longtime readers will know I blog on a Tablet PC, specifically, a HP TC1100 and it has stood me well. There are several tech/electronic websites I enjoy reading, one being Gotta Be Mobile. What's this got to do with Encouraging Health? It...
My First Go With Zolmig
07/02/2008 by Rena Sherwood @ dealingwithheadaches.com
I went to my doctor yesterday and broke the news ablot proplanalol not working for me. I thingk he was more disappointed than I was. So, I'm going to try a new medicine, verapamil, as a daily preventative as well as try out a couple of samples of...
Overheard at the Pool: The Tale of the Steak-free Girl
07/02/2008 by Sally Andersen @ livingwithoutmeat.com
I was sitting around my complex's pool eating dinner the other night. It was steak night which is surprisingly the themed food night where I have the most options (sauteed mushrooms, corn, asparagus, salad greens, potatoes ...). Sitting at the table...
What Your Mouth Says About Your Health
07/02/2008 by Brick ONeil @ encouraginghealth.com
The network that Encouraging Health belongs to had server issues and I apologize to my readers that my site was inaccessible. The network administrator is replacing servers, cables, etc., so this won't happen again. Now, onto today's news:Here's...
A Day of No Chewing: My Juice Fast
07/01/2008 by Sally Andersen @ livingwithoutmeat.com
As my juice fast was coming to an on Sunday, my teeth were restless. All I wanted to do was chew something! My morning started out with a breakfast juice of an orange and a couple of carrots. For my first snack, I made a digestive aid using 4 large...
Bad News About Barcodes For Hospital Medication
07/01/2008 by Rena Sherwood @ dealingwithheadaches.com
Here's one from the "Say It Ain't So!" Department:A study from the University of Pennsylvannia has come in about how barcodes on medication given at hospitals were to cut down on errors. Turns out, barcodes don't seem to make a positive difference...
Alzheimer's Drug Fails Clinical Trail
06/30/2008 by Rena Sherwood @ dealingwithheadaches.com
People with migraines and chronic headaches go through a lot of worries, one of whih si that they will get Alzheimer's. We're not alone in this worry. A recent study from the MetLife foundation showed that more Americans are afraid of getting...
Charlie Made Me Do It
06/28/2008 by Sally Andersen @ livingwithoutmeat.com
The movie that I just watched - Charlie Bartlett - was very inspirational. After watching it, I picked up my guitar for the first time this year, and got an early jump on my Sunday juice fast. I made a pink lemonade juice that was amazing!Into the...
Protein: the Hottest Topic of Vegetarianism
06/27/2008 by Sally Andersen @ livingwithoutmeat.com
Protein will forever be a hot topic between meat eaters and veg*ns. When I first started Living Without Meat one year ago, in May 2007, I talked for a good number of days on the nutritional subject. I brought it up in my very first post - on May 17,...
YouTube Clip of the Week: Identifying Migraine Triggers
06/27/2008 by Rena Sherwood @ dealingwithheadaches.com
Since I keep banging on about how important it is to keep a headache journal, you might want a quick review of just what you're supposed to write in the journal. This video is quite helpful. Keep in mind that it's a guide and not Gospel. You...
The Media Keeps Talking Vegan
06/27/2008 by Sally Andersen @ livingwithoutmeat.com
Another major print and online news source has worked up a great article on veganism. The New York Post published "Intriguin' Vegan: (Don't) Say 'Cheese' at These Spots" on Wednesday, June 25. The article hits on celebrities in the vegan spotlight...
Not Impressed with Propranalol
06/27/2008 by Rena Sherwood @ dealingwithheadaches.com
First off, I still haven't figured out how to pronounce it. I already have a stutter and trying to pronounce this beta blocker high blood pressure medication must really look comical to onlookers (I say through gritted teeth.) I've been on...
Grocery List for a Juice Fast
06/27/2008 by Sally Andersen @ livingwithoutmeat.com
I have always wanted to do a day of only fresh juice, but have never buckled down and actually done so. But with all of the birthdays, picnics, and celebrations going on this time of year, I am finally planning a fresh juice fast for this Sunday,...
Autism Toddler and a Plane...Who is to Blame?
06/26/2008 by Marcie @ discussingautism.com
A mom and her autistic toddler were thrown off a plane. Is it a big deal? In my mind...yes. But I don't know what is right in this situation. There are several versions of this story but most state that it all started when the flight attendant...
Walking to My Optimum Health
06/26/2008 by Sally Andersen @ livingwithoutmeat.com
I once had a doctor ask me "How do you get your exercise?" "I walk. A lot," I replied."No. I mean exercise. Walking doesn't really count."While impressed that a general practitioner would take the time to ask a patient about their workout habits, I...
I Think My Computer Gets Migraines
06/25/2008 by Rena Sherwood @ dealingwithheadaches.com
I had a migraine this morning, so I could only begin work this afternoon, hours behind schedule. I was behind another hour because my computer wouldn't get onto the Internet. It kept that little hourglass thingy going and a white screen as if to...
The Best in Veggie Bloggers
06/25/2008 by Sally Andersen @ livingwithoutmeat.com
In all that you choose to do (or not do) in life, it always helps to have a support community of like-minded people. I've been enjoying searching for new vegan blogs to read in my quest for such. One of my new favorites is Vegan Soapbox, and, thanks...
Farm Sanctuary in Washington Post
06/24/2008 by Sally Andersen @ livingwithoutmeat.com
In case you don't have an awesome coworker that periodically sends you vegetarian and animal rights articles: Last Sunday's Washington Post featured an equally cute and educational article entitled "I Love Moo: Tales From A N.Y. Animal...
How Do You Say ...
06/24/2008 by Sally Andersen @ livingwithoutmeat.com
With exotic health foods becoming trendy, I have noticed that I don't know how to pronounce some of the things that I am eating. So I will use my ignorance and a bit of research to clarify a few pronunciations, and while I'm at it I'll tell you what...