5 Dangers of Dehydration
I couldn't remember what I had said! A few years ago I was overseas for humanitarian aid purposes. Along with facing jet lag, we were doing manual labor (not digging wells, but also not just sitting in a desk). In other words, I was exhausted. On the bright side,...
7 Downfalls of Frequent Use of A/C
"It's 85 degrees at 7:30 am! There will be no hope for this day." These were my thoughts as I left for work several years ago. I lived in a hot, humid state where one summer the temperature reached 117 degrees. I was used to blizzards and freezing temperatures,...
How to Battle Your Sunburn and Win
I was so thirsty! A couple of years ago I traveled to a sunny state for business training. Since the water at the hotel was not drinkable, I needed to purchase water to drink to avoid dehydration. Being without a car, I set out on foot to the nearest place that...
What’s in Your Protein Shake?
It's 10 am, and your stomach is growling. You woke up and got a fast start to your day by skipping breakfast. After all, no one can look at you and determine that you had not eaten breakfast. On the other hand, if you had not ironed your clothes, you would feel very...
Why You Need a Vacation
A few months ago, I was beginning to feel as if life were terrible. I was getting discouraged about several matters, and most of all, I was exhausted. The reason was that I had not taken much time off to recharge and rejuvenate. The blessing was that my husband's...
Why You Don’t Need Fluoride in Your Toothpaste
"Warning: Keep out of reach of children under 6 yrs. of age. If more than is used for brushing is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away" (source). No, this is not a warning about something like gasoline or kerosene. ...
How to Eat Healthy on the Road
My dear friend Jessi from college wrote to me recently and lamented about the amount of junk food her family is eating. They are used to eating salads, beans, and made-from-scratch everything in Africa where they have lived for the last eight years. Now they are...
Happy Mother’s Day
Happy Mother's Day to all Mothers. What is your favorite memory of your mother?
How to Tackle Your Spring Allergies
"You should go to the doctor and get a steroid shot," said the lady who had called the office. I was answering the phone in an office, and every person who called had to endure my coughing and terrible-sounding voice, thanks to allergies. A few concerns came to mind...
Top 5 Gifts for Your Mom and Dad
Gift-giving can be a stressful chore especially when your parents may have everything or are vague about what they want. Mother's Day and Father's Day are both right around the corner, and if you are stressed out about the perfect gift for your parents, you can...
