Manic: Opening up four letters (one per family member) from our health insurance provider, Blue Cross Blue Shield, to read the upsetting news that some of our meds will no longer be covered starting on January 1, 2018. Of course, my one super important drug, that I must take daily no matter what for the […]
A Plantar Fascittis Guide
July 31, 2017 By
Whenever I blog about my own medical experiences, I always get a good response from my readers, so when I received an opportunity to share this information about dealing with the frustrating plantar fasciitis foot condition, I was happy to do it. I suffered from this painful ailment a few years ago and by following […]
My Experience With Less Invasive Pinhole Gum Grafting Surgery
January 13, 2017 By
Wow…I must start this article out by saying that I had a good experience with pinhole gum grafting and you can read on to see how smoothly my surgery went for the most part. BUT so many comments that have been left with this article are from readers who said that they did not have […]
My Black Eye Story & Boiron Arnicare Gel to the Rescue
November 2, 2016 By
Manic: Me! My former boss once lovingly gave me the nickname, Calamity and it still sticks, I must admit. When I saw her recently and reported to her that I gave myself a shiner (details below), she wasn’t surprised! And of course, I did this the same week that my daughter was set to perform […]
Massage Deal, Food & Other Items Seen in my 3TV Segment
September 15, 2016 By
If you caught my lifestyle segment that aired on the KTVK “Your Life A to Z” show today and you want to see more of what I discussed, it is all here. The fantastic massage deal that is being offered, how to determine which power of reading glasses you need in just 3 seconds, the […]
Don’t Just Eye It: All About Reading Glasses
September 13, 2016 By
As I stood in the sunlight last year squinting while I looked down at the instructions on the vitamin bottle, my daughter asked me what in the world was I doing and did I need help reading something. Yes indeed I did but I wasn’t ready to mess with learning about and shopping for reading glasses. A […]
Better Than Before, A Positive Mammogram Experience
September 7, 2016 By
At 49 years old, I have had three mammograms in my 40s. My doctor encourages me to have yearly mammograms, especially since we have this awful disease in our family. I had been putting off my most recent one because the last time I went it was pretty uncomfortable starting with the long wait in […]
For My Blog Readers: 35% Discount Off Massage at Movement Restoration!
September 4, 2016 By
One thing I love about having my blog is that I get to work with fantastic partners who give my readers great discounts sometimes and this savings is off one of my very favorite things ever…MASSAGE! I like the hot stones massage, the Swedish type without stones, reflexology…pretty much all of it! So a big […]
Teens, Text Neck & Movement Restoration to the Rescue!
June 26, 2016 By
Manic: My daughter, her pals (AND myself included) and the amount of time we all spend texting! Because this full time texting is a relatively new phenomenon, I believe that we are all guinea pigs with this addictive trend when it comes to the physical toll it may be placing on our bodies. I also believe […]
Our One Big Change & One Small One for Allergy Relief!
February 24, 2016 By
Allergy season has arrived! Ah choo….watery eyes, scratchy throat…ugh! No fun! So our family tried two remedies, one giant one and one small daily change (a drink recipe) and both have made a difference. I have actually been off Claritin for three months now! Check out these ideas out that I showed in my recent […]
Family Wellness Ideas That Have Been Working For Us!
February 22, 2016 By
From my KTVK Channel 3 segment on the “Your Life A to Z” show that aired today…. The main reason I blog is to share ideas on how to make our manic lives a bit more managed and when I find natural remedies that work, I get really excited and I can’t wait to share […]
Trying This! A Pro Trainer’s 1 Day Detox Diet
January 19, 2016 By
Another reason I LOVE my gym and my trainer, Carlos Monge of Body By Design is because in addition to the challenging, age appropriate workouts he gives us, Carlos also sends his clients weekly emails with inspirational ideas on how to live and eat to compliment exercise to get the best results and optimal health. […]
Five Foot Injuries Later: Recovering Naturally Without Cortisone
January 18, 2016 By
Manic: Me and my poor right foot! In my 48 years, I broke the same ankle three times, battled plantar fasciitis and most recently sprained the top of my foot in October! I have since healed and done so naturally, I’m happy to report! Managed: For the 5th time in a row, I was able […]
From My Trainer: New Year Nutrition Tips
December 30, 2015 By
Manic: The onslaught of calories, sugar and goodies that come with the holidays! My pants are fitting a little tighter, proving that my Christmas calories and seasonal sugars have slipped through my lips and found their way to other parts of my body. Managed: Not gonna lie. Gonna enjoy New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day […]
