Products for an Invisibly-Ill Pregnancy and First Year

There I was, pregnant in Germany with no family, friends or even an unpacked house. My husband was in Kosovo on a peacekeeping tour for 6 months and my flares got worse and worse. I was having Braxton-Hicks already in my second month and even when my husband did come home he was of limited use at be

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Book Review: Lay-ups and Long Shots – an Anthology

Have a young man who isn’t reading like he should? This might be the book for him! These short stories are about sports, mostly with boys, but a few girls involved also. No one is a spectacular star, but they try hard, persist in their efforts and accomplish at least part of their goals. Authors

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Book Review: “The Promise of Sleep: A pioneer in sleep medicine explores the vital connection between health, happiness, and a good night’s sleep”

It was in 1997 that my insomnia started, combined with an annoying twitching in my feet whenever I did manage to get to sleep. The symptoms were for the most part dismissed by doctors. It wasn't until I was diagnosed with sleep apnea in 1999, that I realized I had a potentially life-threatening pro

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Book Review: Sharon Osbourne Extreme: The Autobiography

Sharon Osbourne is a larger than life character whose family achieved near global recognition through the reality show 'The Osbournes'. Sharon is best known to some people as a judge on TV shows such as, America's Got Talent, X factor, and as the wife of ex-Black Sabbath rocker Ozzy Osbourne, but s

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Book Review: Migraine Expressions

I wrote an essay, for a collection of essays, artwork and poetry, called 'Migraine Expressions', compiled and edited by Betsy Blondin. This collection was designed to have those with migraines share their experiences through various artistic means. I believe that it succeeds brilliantly and in a way

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Book Review: The Necklace by Cheryl Jarvis

This was an unusual book – and its non-fiction. Thirteen women agree to collectively purchase a diamond necklace that is very expensive and share it. As they do so, they suddenly find they are also sharing their lives and the camaraderie they find with each other is amazing – almost more impor

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Book Review: Life Disrupted: Getting Real About Chronic Illness in Your Twenties and Thirties

Health writer and blogger Laurie Edwards has written a book and I am so happy to review it. This book is brand new and just became available June 24th. I found Laurie's blog achronicdose.com about a year ago and I have been reading it ever since. She's living with multiple chronic illnesses (PCD or

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Book Review: 2008 CalorieKing Calorie, Fat & Carbohydrate Counter

I hate cooking in the summer months. I do not want to turn on the oven and make my whole house hot, so I find that I end up eating out a lot. I still want to eat well and be informed of calories, sugars, fats etc. in what I am eating, but I am a "woman on the go", and sometimes fast food is my only

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Book Review: Better Homes and Gardens Silly Snacks

Looking For Healthy Snacks For Your Children? I just recently picked up a book to list that intrigued me with the types of snacks they suggested for children. They aren’t boring, they look like fun to make and eat, and I think they’d have fun picking out which one to do next! The book is Better

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Book Review: Wowisms: Words of Wisdom for Dreamers and Doers: A Zentrepreneur’s Guide

You are either a self help book reader or you're not. Personally, I enjoy a good book that might grant me a little insight, or inspire me to live a better life. Sometimes when I can't sleep at night I have tons of ideas racing through my head, and now I found the perfect place to put them. We are

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