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Perimenopause Can SUCK IT #15: Keeping Your Cool
Perimenopause is a beast: a hot, sweaty, cranky, beast. Let’s talk taming hot flashes. ~to the fire extinguisher!~ * Disclaimer: All information in this series is based on my personal experience and is...
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The Amazing Power of the Humble Flaxseed
In my 20s, I did nutritional research that lead me to the powers of the humble flaxseed. I started to include them in my/our diet, but I couldn’t find a way to incorporate them consistently, so I...
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The Dreaded Urinary Tract Infection After Menopause: Is There A Cure?
WARNING: Real Talk Ahead A few weeks ago, at the age of 55, I experienced my very first bladder infection. Throughout the years, I have known women (and men) who suffered with UTIs and sympathized with...
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The Magic of Cranberry for Good Health
A few months back I wrote about a cranberry supplement I found that I started using for better bladder health. I’ve switched brands and wanted to update you in case you were still researching and...
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Have You Seen This Smart Jump Rope?
When I was a kid, I loved jumping rope, then somewhere along the line I took up running instead. Garry got a jump rope for Christmas, and since then I’ve made a pact with myself to take it up again. As...
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What Do You Eat When You’re Trying To Survive Chemo?
It has been a little bit over two years since my breast cancer diagnosis and there are two things I think of regularly: #1: I am grateful to be alive. #2: It took a lot of effort to eat while going...
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Are You Considering a Smart Heart Rate Watch?
Do you use a smart heart rate watch, or are you considering purchasing one? Up until now, my method of keeping track of my heart rate has been the simple and effective method of being able to talk...
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Want To Make Your Running Life Easier?
OMT! is a seasoned runner, but maybe you prefer walking or hiking. The question is this: What the heck to you do with your phone, keys, snack and cash when getting your exercise? Don’t you dare say...
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How To Find a Yoga Video For Back Pain
Anyone struggling with back pain? Anyone try yoga videos, only to be disappointed? ~raises hand~ MEMEMEMEMEME! My history of searching for relief: I’ve used lacrosse balls for relief (love me some...
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This is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things – Or Is It?
Cancer. I profoundly hate that six letter word. It conjures fear, loss and uncertainty. There’s not one nice thing I can say about it. It devours monetary resources. It mocks future dreams and plans....
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Be Brave For a Friend Who Suffers
Being brave for a friend who suffers the loss of a child, either through miscarriage or a stillbirth is holy work. How, though? How can we possibly help when we shy away from talking about this...
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How Many Do You Really Need?
Fruits and vegetables contain vital nutrients and fiber for protection against many illnesses and disease. Eating the daily recommended amounts helps to ensure optimal health. But, it can be confusing,...
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Cheers to the Last Three Years – Time To Get More
When I think of the last three years, post breast cancer diagnosis, of all the life I’ve packed into the days I still count, I’m cut off at the knees. TO THE FLOOR, OMT! My life has been one of...
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How To Be More Than Just a Number – Simply Be You
Women are always reading or talking about their numbers. Numbers of years they’ve lived. Number of gray hairs they’ve found. Numbers rising on the scale. I feel and have mostly felt throughout my own...
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Want a Better Way to Floss?
Do you hate flossing as much as I do? Are you looking for a better way (might I add – more fun way) to improve gum health? A Waterpik is the way to go. I bought one and have never looked back....
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How Bad Do You Want it? Big Sexy Hair Can Be Yours!
Let’s talk thinning hair – again. Those of us (so many of us) have told Perimenopause to SUCK it. She messes with our body temps, our muscle mass, our libido and our hair. DAMN YOU, PERI! Some of you...
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How to Decide To Have a Mammogram or Not
Cancer, Cancer, Cancer! ~ Ugh ~ Are you as sick of reading about it as I am? What I mean by that is, I’m ready for better treatment options, better survival stats, and better diagnostics. Let’s look at...
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How To Enjoy This Smooth Summer Smoothie
It’s hot outside. It’s hot inside. It’s hot in the pool. It’s hot in ~your hot spot here~. What’s an ohsohot person to do?! Enjoy a smooth summer smoothie, that’s what! DON’T LEAVE!!! I know, I know –...
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How To: Freezing Fresh Spinach to Use in Smoothies
Show of hands: who uses fresh spinach in their smoothies? ~me!~ Who also finds it difficult to use the entire amount of fresh spinach you have in your fridge? Good intentions or not, I found I was...
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How To Add a Jet to Your Bed (you read that right)
THIS IS NOT A TEST: PLEASE STAND BY FOR V-I-I… (nope – not the number seven: Very-Important-Information) OMTers, are you a hot sleeper? Is the lump in bed next to you a hot sleeper? Do you suffer from...
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