How Much Do You Value Your Life

Have you ever heard your parents or friends tell you “if you walk in front of a car then you going to get run over”? As simple as that sounds people still get run over and killed by cars every day. How could that be if they know they are taking their lives into their hands by stepping in front of a moving vehicle? Sometimes even though people know better they still do things that can injure or kill them. The same goes for not wearing your seatbelt. Even though we know seatbelts save lives some people still refuse to More >

Who Let the Dogs Out

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Does your office or cubicle look like a dog pen? Do your coworkers laugh as they walk by and peer into your office space? When you are busy at your job it is easy to let your office go, get piled up with paper and become totally unorganized. If you are not a clean freak then your office space can become dirty, dark and dingy. If this sounds like your office or cubicle then do not despair as there may be help More >

Are You Hurting?

Body pains and aches are just a part of aging. No matter how much you try to avoid pain and inflammation it just seems to happen as we age. If you feel as if you could benefit from a product which could lessen body and joint pain then I may have found something you would be interested in. It is a wellness drink called Nopalea which is pronounced “No-pah lay’uh”. It is made from the Nopal cactus (Opuntia Ficus Indica) which has been used for centuries by native people because of its healing benefits. It is claimed to neutralize toxins More >

Big Companies Just Do Not Care

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Here is another example of a company who has become so large they do not care if they keep their customers are not. You are probably wondering what company I am talking about. The one I am referring to Express Scripts medical insurance pharmacy network. In the past Walgreens and Express Scripts have had an agreement in which Express Scripts would pay for prescriptions filled at Walgreens pharmacies. This contract ended as of December 31, 2011 and Express Scripts decided they would not renew More >

Getting my first apartment

Guest post written by my buddy Keith Kramer

I just moved into my first apartment and I can’t believe it. I am the youngest of three girls and I think everyone enjoyed me still being a “kid”. I can understand that no one wanted me to grow up, but I had to. I had to move on with my life and start being an adult. Nonetheless, I am now the proud owner of my very own apartment. I thought it would be a lot scarier than it is. I have been pleasantly surprised with my skills. I guess I paid attention More >

Christmas Presents Which Help You Lose Weight

If your family has not purchased your Christmas present yet then you may want to give them a little hint. If you are planning to lose weight in the upcoming New Year then why not get a Christmas present which will help you. For instance, a Wii can be used for exercise and produces great results. The sports games such as tennis, bowling, etc. will get you moving and give you exercise while indoors during the winter months. If you like the outdoors you may want to be given a new bicycle, jogging shoes, tennis racket or wetsuit.

Cycling, jogging, tennis More >

Avoid The Holiday Pounds

Well, the holidays are upon us and if you are not careful the extra pounds will be also. It is hard to keep from gaining weight during the holidays. It all starts with a huge Thanksgiving dinner and then perpetuates itself through the Christmas dinner. There are cakes, cookies, gravies, biscuits and other breads all waiting to help you pack on the pounds. If this seems like an obstacle you face then it is time to make your plan now.

Plan to exercise during and after the holidays to help knock off the extra calories. Your exercise regimen should include aerobic, More >

Healthcare Career

If you are interested in the health care, nutritional or personal training industry then you may be able to create a career in it. If you have lost weight before or have been interested in health nutrition then you may be able to start your own business provided you acquire the proper education. Whether you decide to become a holistic practitioner, nutritionist or personal trainer there is a huge demand for these type professionals. The best place to start is by researching the education necessary to hold this type of position.

You may be able to attend a local community college More >

Sock monkey

Written by Sherri Hicks

My nephew wants a sock monkey for his birthday. He told me this the last time I was at his house. Apparently his friends all have one and they are a really cool thing to have in the first grade. I told my sister, his mom, that I would get him one. I thought that I could find one at pretty much any store, but they have been much more difficult to find than I thought. I am glad I got satellite internet from http://www.satellitestarinternet.com/hughes-net/north-carolina/g/greensboro/ because the internet has been very helpful in searching for a sock monkey. More >

Annual Allergies

It seems as though allergies affect people the most during season changes. Now that fall is turning into winter the allergy season is booming. This is especially true for people who work outside a lot. If you must mow grass or clean up leaves in your yard then you are probably familiar with allergies from grass and tree pollen or the dust created when mowing leaves. These allergies can be somewhat avoided by taking precautions such as a dust mask or respirator. If you are affected by allergies from working outside then you know how miserable this can make you More >