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Karen Schuder, EdD, MDiv, MAM
Calmly Deal with Conflict: Create Possibilities Amid Disagreements
by Karen Schuder, EdD, MDiv, MAM
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The moving truck buzzed while we flew by cars waiting to exit the 8-lane freeway. “Hey, you were supposed to turn there! You don’t listen to me!” I hollered at my husband, Steve. For two days I had navigated and several times he decided to go a different way adding hours to our drive. He looked at me with narrowed eyes and said, “I don’t want to go that way.” My heart beat faster and hands started... 1/23/2025 5:00:00 AM
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How to Beat a Cold Naturally
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Having a cold is probably one of the most uncomfortable things imaginable. They make it difficult to sleep, work and even eat. This is because our bodies are working hard to fight unwelcome visitors. While they can ease symptoms in the short-term, over-the-counter medications barely make a dent in the common cold. However, there are a few ways to fight the common cold without ever having to brave the... 11/4/2024 5:00:00 AM
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Your Brain Actually Naps While You're Awake
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If you’ve ever tried to function during a bout of insomnia, or even after one less-than-restful night, you’ve probably noticed you’re more prone to making errors or slipping into “auto-pilot.” Have you ever zoned out during an office meeting without actually nodding off and closing your eyes? Have you ever felt like you nodded off while stopped at a red light, even though your eyes were open and watching... 10/20/2024 4:00:00 AM
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Make Your Own Green Cleaning Products
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Thrifty homemade “green” cleaning products will clean your home as well as commercial cleaners while you avoid toxic chemicals and save money. Harsh cleaners leave harmful residues on surfaces and pollute indoor air with toxic fumes. They are hazardous to everyone in your family, including pets.Commercial cleaners are linked to skin irritations, asthma—even cancer.By using everyday ingredients you... 11/20/2024 5:00:00 AM
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Foods That Fight Back Pain
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As reported by the University of Maryland Medical Center, back pain is the second leading cause for doctor visits, with up to 80% of adults in the United States suffering from this type of pain. Inflammation is a common cause for back pain. While inflammation is a natural response to disease or injury in the body, making small changes to your daily diet can help reduce this inflammatory response..... 11/13/2024 5:00:00 AM
Isabelle Tierney
Why Your Workout Routine Fails & 5 Ways To Fix It
by Isabelle Tierney
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Beeeeep. Beeeeep. Beee–thwack!Dang, it’s morning again already. I wish I could stay snuggled under the covers but my Inner Tyrant will have none of that. It’s time for my run. Who cares that my knee still hurts from yesterday?! “GET UP AND MOVE YOUR ASS!” she yells. (She’s always yelling). “DON’T YOU REMEMBER THAT YOU ATE CAKE LAST NIGHT?”I spent more than 30 years believing my Inner Tyrant’s mantra... 3/10/2024 5:00:00 AM
Jenn Ryan
Are You Sabotaging Your Health with Beauty Products?
by Jenn Ryan
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Conventional “beauty” products are filled with chemicals, fake fragrances (aka more chemicals), dyes, and harmful agents such as aluminum, which can increase your risk for cancer. Not to mention nearly every single one of these products has been tested on animals. These products have been marketed not only to make you think that you need them, but also to make you think that they’re beneficial for... 2/11/2025 5:00:00 AM
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Could Organ Transplants Become a Thing of the Past?
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The reality of organ transplants has made the process an ordeal for the thousands of people who have been unfortunate enough to need them. Some sobering details:- On average, 22 people die everyday while waiting for an organ. - In order to get an organ transplant, a person's blood type, tissue type, and other factors all have to match up, leading some to have to wait longer than others. - Over 119,000... 11/20/2024 5:00:00 AM
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Fight Depression With These Foods
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Although there are many approaches toward battling depression, there is no question that a healthy diet should be part of an overall depression-fighting treatment plan.The nutrients in food support wellness, growth and the body's ability to repair itself. Deficiency in fat, protein, carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins can cause our bodies to not work at full capacity and can also adversely affect... 9/27/2024 4:00:00 AM
Loretta Breuning
Can You Have Too Much Wellness?
by Loretta Breuning
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Too much wellness can be a real problem. If you always feel like you haven’t done enough, you create stress that burdens your body. You undermine the well-being you seek if you constantly berate your diet and exercise choices. You are better off celebrating your healthy lifestyle choices instead.“But I haven’t done enough!” you may say. This conundrum is real. Goals stimulate the joy of dopamine as... 4/16/2024 4:00:00 AM
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