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I am a christian, a writer, a mother, and now a grandmother.
I have three wonderful, grown children.
My daughter is now raising her four children.
My oldest son is raising three.
My youngest son is enjoying being an uncle for now.
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Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss Quick, effective workouts: 3 of 27
Quick workouts can be useful as part of a bigger overall fitness program. Some days things tend to "pile up" more than others and a 10-20 minute workout will keep your muscles supple, as well as ease the stress that has accumulated due to your high-pressure day. Here are some ideas to help you have a successful workout. For ... More..
Health & Fitness > General Health (Other) What are the best incentives to motivate a selfless act like giving blood?: 1 of 6
Giving blood to help save lives should be a selfless act, but in today all too self-centered society there are way too few selfless acts. All too often, when faced with an opportunity to provide a service or assistance to another human being, the first thought that crosses a persons mind is, "How will this benefit me?" After... More..
Health & Fitness > Sexually Transmitted Diseases Hepatitis B: Symptoms and treatment: 2 of 7
Hepatitis B is a disease caused by the virus known as the hepatitis B virus. It is a very serious disease, known as HBV, that affects the liver. It is highly, though exclusively, contagious. It cannot be spread by sneezing, coughing, kissing, hugging, breast feeding, food or water, casual contact, or sharing of eating or dri... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss Food journals and dieting: 3 of 7
How a Food Journal, or Diary, Can Help Your Diet There are many different types of diets, and even more advice givers, but one of the truly significant diet aids is a journal. To begin, set a date for starting your diet. Then, for a week or two before, begin your journal. This will help you discern problem times and weaker m... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Basics Nutritional benefits of prunes: 15 of 30
Prunes are undoubtedly the best tasting and most nutritional gold that has ever come out of the California soil. While not a native fruit to American soil, the French nurseryman, Louis Pellier, brought the first graft stock to California in 1856 when he realized it would be more profitable than continuing his quest for the e... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips Protect yourself from workout injuries: 4 of 7
Before beginning any workout routine you should take a trip to your doctor's office, so he can help you prevent workout injuries . Your doctor can give you a simple exam to ensure that your body is in good working condition and help you to determine the best routine to start with. That is a good time to set your first goals,... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips Shake up your cardio routine: 4 of 6
The best cardio exercise is the one that you will doconsistently, but to make it the most effective routine possible, an interval cardio workout should be your choice. An interval cardio workout comprises a routine that switches from one exercise to the next at set time intervals. Typically, each day that you exercise, you s... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips Cool winter workouts: 8 of 10
It's winter, it's cold and it would be so much easier to snuggle up on the couch with a warm blanket, a good book, and a cup of something hot to wait and watch for the first signs of spring. That sounds good, but we know it is not a healthy approach to the winter months. Exercising regularly throughout the winter helps to wo... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips Ten biggest fitness mistakes: 14 of 16
Your body's health is important, so exercise is crucial to maintain that health and an overall sense of well-being. There are mistakes that are made everyday by those who are beginning a new routine and do not realize the importance of certain factors. Most of the mistakes are in the form of old ideas and advise that is no l... More..