I think everyone struggles at one time or another with body image. There is always some flaw that you wish were not there. I want thinner thighs and a tiny waist. You can probably put a few flaws on your list, too. “Many people with rheumatoid arthritis experience swelling, changes in the shape of their […]
Adaptive Kitchen Solutions for Arthritis Pain
It takes some practice to adapt kitchen solutions for arthritis pain. I am cooking more nutritious food, but my arthritis pain makes it painful to stand for very long. Making good food can also mean a big sink of dishes to wash. Diet plays a big role in controlling arthritis pain, but you don’t have […]
Protecting Your Hair One Strand At a Time
In my younger years, many moons ago, I had thick jet-black hair. I got a lot of compliments from others, and it was nice to know I just had to give it a brief brush or comb out, and I was good to go. I notice now when I go to get my hair cut […]
Practical Tips for a Whiter, Healthier Smile
Who doesn’t want a whiter, healthier smile? Have you looked in your mouth and noticed some of your teeth look yellow? I’m seeing that one or two front teeth are yellow. Just what I need is one more health problem to deal with. There can be several reasons this is happening, and some of them […]
Six Ways to Fire Up Your Focus
This post is about how to fire up your focus. Let’s face it, there are just those days when you just feel like sitting and doing nothing. In the morning, I eat breakfast and check the online news. You know how it is, one interesting story can lead to another, and of course, I have […]
How to Master Visualization
When I was in the work world, and thank God I am out of that, I tried to find what I was good at, and that would be my job. I started out in the clerical field, typing on a manual typewriter. Yes, I am that old. I never liked that field, but my […]
Ouch! Six Reasons You May Have Breast Pain
I try to maintain a healthy routine, which includes a yearly mammogram. One year, I was scared to death when the technician told me that the radiologist wanted to talk to me. That is never a good sign. My breast tissue was dense, and it was hard to see any abnormalities. I did a breast […]
Battling the Hip Ache Blues
I am battling the hip ache blues! Six months ago, I started having pain in my hips. I was walking fine, but when I would get up in the morning, I would have the worst pain on the outside of my hips. It was so bad that I could barely make it to a chair […]
A Journal Journey to Self-Motivation
Do you ever feel like you have so many things to do that your mind is spinning out of control? There is a job that needs your attention, including chauffeuring kids to after-school activities and putting meals on the table when everyone is ready for dinner. Throw in a stressful commute, and a job that […]
Plant, Prune, and Protect Your Joints
My hands are a mess thanks to arthritis, and I have continual pain in the base of my thumb. My fingers are swollen, and I have lost a lot of grip strength. Things that were once easy to pick up are often dropped, and jars that need opening need a special tool. There were many […]
