Sun Protection UV Clothing Product Reviews

I was going away to Mexico this summer and I was concerned about the sun- not only because of sunburn, but because of my Lupus. I find that I am more sun sensitive than most, so I wanted to find sun protection clothing which was both functional and fashionable, without spending a ton of money. I did

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5 year essay: My new “career” at ButYouDontLookSick.com

This month is the 5 year anniversary of ButYouDontLookSick.com!! I’m not an old timer like Wendy…I only joined ButYouDontLookSick.com on July 3, 2005. Since then, checking the message boards has been a daily activity – if not more than once a day – or an entire afternoon or evening! I don

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Wendy Jones, butyoudontlooksick.com Message Board Host Shares Her Thoughts on Our 5 Year Anniversary

This month is the 5 year anniversary of ButYouDontLookSick.com!! Wendy Jones, butyoudontlooksick.com Message Board Host Shares Her Thoughts on Our 5 Year Anniversary. 5 years, what an achievement. So many websites, or message boards don't make it to such a prestigious milestone, which just goes

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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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An Overlooked Mental Health Option: Call a Hotline

Today about one in four American adults are living with a diagnosable mental disorder. However, the average American's understanding of mental illness is minimal at best and often the stigma surrounding individuals with mental illness is almost as harmful to them as their actual disease. To further

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Product Review: Produce Green Bags

We've all seen them on TV infomercials - the miracle "Green Bags" that promise to keep fresh produce, fresher longer. The principle is that the bags absorb the ethylene gases emitted by fresh produce, which cause spoilage. I was always intrigued by the idea, but hesitated to spend the price to find

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Product Review: The First Years’ Hand-Free Baby Gate

So, not knowing the specifics of what we were getting into, we picked out some baby gates prior to our baby’s arrival. Once it came time to put those gates into action (our child was so active, it came very early in his life,) we realized that what seemed to be a simple latch, now would not suff

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Product Review: Bull Frog Mosquito Coast Sunblock with Insect Repellent

Here's a warm-weather dilemma: you need protection from UV rays, but the bugs are eating you alive! Which do you apply, sunscreen or mosquito repellent? Fortunately, Bull Frog has a product which contains both! Mosquito Coast spray has an SPF rating of 30, which is sufficient for short trips outdo

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Book Review: Women, Work, and Autoimmune Disease – Keep Working, Girlfriend!

Our friend, Rosalind Joffe recently sent us her new book to review. Before we review the book, we want to just take a moment to congratulate her on this book and all her success! She is a great woman making strides in the heath blogosphere. I personaly admire her work. ___________________________

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Product Review: Mexi-Snax stone ground tortilla chips

My family loves tortilla chips and salsa, so I decided to try a different brand than my usual. I tried the multi-grain tortilla chips from Mexi-Snax and what grabbed my attention was that these snacks are certified organic, wheat-free and gluten-free. They also come in blue chips as well as white an

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