My Optimal Wellness
My Optimal Wellness is a health & wellness blog and a collection of short articles about everyday topics of interest in health & wellness, lifestyle, people, travel and life lessons.
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Life Lessons on "Mother Knows Best"There are plenty of things to be thankful about here on earth and one of them is your mother.
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Life Lessons I Have Learned From a Flat TireHow will you react when life throws you a curve ball?
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Coffee and Your HealthThere are several reasons we love our coffee the way we do. I have three reasons and I am sticking to them. What is yours?
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10 Things You Should Know About Calorie CountingCalorie counting is by far the most effective weight loss tool I have applied in my pursuit to a healthier lifestyle. It may not come easy, but it is still worth a try.
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10 Helpful Things I Learned About Weight LossTen of my favorite things I have learned about weight loss as I have traveled into my personal journey of a healthier lifestyle.
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10 Fun and Affordable Places to Go to in Northern CaliforniaIf you are thinking of ways to stretch your family's dollar this summer, a Disneyland vacation can certainly wait. Why don't you try "staycationing" instead, and have fun in your own backyard?
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A Personal Story About Compulsive Exercise AddictionWhen you feel like your hands are tied and you are not in control of your life, what do you do?
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10 Habits of a Heart-Healthy WomanThere are no secrets when it comes to keeping your heart healthy. Health tools and resources are out there and here on the Internet. Reading this article is a friendly reminder, too.
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10 Back-to-Basics, Inexpensive Stress BustersStress relieving techniques that will not break your bank.
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The 3 Things You Should Consider Talking to Your Parents AboutThere are important things you need to discuss with your parents when it comes to their health and future needs.
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Life Lessons on FriendshipYou may not be able to hold onto your friends forever, but the lessons you learned from that friendship will always matter.
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Couple Bonding for a Lasting MarriageDon't let your relationship fizzle. Couple bonding is very important in keeping your relationship sizzle.
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Stress Buster: Resist the Temptation to Play a SuperheroYou only have eight or 16 hours between work, personal and family life, so resist the temptation to overcommit yourself or bite more than you can chew.
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It is a Humbling Experience to Be a NurseNursing is just one of the very few professions out there where you get humbled every single day.
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10 Things That Could Help Sciatica Without the SurgeryThere are non-surgical treatments you could use if you happen to have sciatica just like me.
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The Four Seasons in a Mother's HeartA mother's feelings toward her children are like the four seasons, always changing, but her love everlasting.
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10 Ways to Improve Your HealthThe 10 simple things you can add to your life that can be beneficial to your health.
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How to Spend Your Day in Santa Cruz, Calif.If you live in Northern California, you don't have to travel far to enjoy some sun, water and have some fun. In Santa Cruz, you will get all of that and then some!
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My Personal Journey as a Mother of a TeenagerBeing a parent is never easy, but parenting a teenager does not get any easier. Trust me, I know!
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Is Your Child Stressed Out?According to American Psychological Association, there are four signs of stress in children that parents need to look out for.
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Is Your Relationship for Keeps?It is true that love makes the world go round. So there should be some explanations on why some relationships work and some don't, right?
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How to Manage a Chronic PainIt is not easy to live with an ailment, especially when it affects you emotionally and mentally as well. Chronic pain sufferers know all about this. Read this article to learn some helpful tips.
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Are You Marriage Material?Marriage is not for the faint of heart. It takes a lot of work and commitment. So, how could anyone approach this institution so lightly?
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5 Things You Can Do Now to Lower Your Chance of Getting High Blood Pressure LaterBeing proactive with your health is a surefire way to cut healthcare costs in this economy. Find out the five things you can do for yourself now that can improve your health in the long run.
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Health Effects of HCG Weight-Loss Products and Very Low-Calorie DietsWe live in a world where pretty much every fix comes in a bottle. From beauty products to weight-loss remedies, there is a great demand everywhere. These are just some of the most frequent health-fraud claims being marketed in our society.
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Effective Communication Between Parents, Kids, and FacebookParenting is not easy. It is a process that you and your child must go through together. Communication is very important not only to get your point across to each other, but to develop your child's self-esteem as well.
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Mercury Poisoning Caused by Skin Care ProductsFind out what type of skin care products are being closely monitored by the U.S. Food And Drug Administration right now due to its link to mercury poisoning. -
5 Ways for Parents to Manage Stress at HomeTimes have changed. In this day and age, one family's lifestyle could play a major role on why it could be harder to make it with just one person "bringing home the bacon," making it more stressful than ever to handle household responsibilities.
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'Facebook, Facebook on the Wall; Who is the Happiest of Them All?'Facebook is a social utility that connects people for free. But to some people, it has brought some "not-so-good feelings" after years of using it. Is Facebook really to blame? -
7 Ways to Deal With Workplace Stress and Your Difficult BossWe spend at least an average of eight hours of our workday dealing with our co-workers, customers and our boss. Read this article if you feel overworked, underpaid and never appreciated.
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Why a Traditional Toothbrush is Better for Children?Brushing our children's teeth can be a tedious job at times. That is why certain toothbrushes make it more entertaining. As a parent, you have to consider some safety precautions before buying one.
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Is the Lead Found in Your Lipstick Safe?Lipstick just like any other cosmetics are not free from controversial when it comes to possibility of lead poisoning or any adverse effects that can be brought upon by using it. Find out if lead in your lipstick is something you should be worried about.
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What Top 10 Warning Signs Every Woman Should Know About Heart DiseaseIf you are a woman, you are at a higher risk for getting a heart disease. Find out the top 10 warning signs and become proactive today.
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10 Things Women Can Do Now to Lower Risk of Heart DiseaseHeart disease is preventable. Read this article to find out how you can lower your risk, and pass it on to the women you love.
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Top 5 Health Benefits of Losing WeightThe world is obsessed about being thin. We associate thin with looking good and feeling great. But, you do not have to be skinny to reap the health benefits of losing weight.
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Things Women Need to Do to Lower Their Risk of StrokeFind out the top things women need to do to lower their risk of stroke.
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A Healthy You Means Being an Informed ConsumerIn this day and age of high technology and information overload, we have no one else left to blame but ourselves for any health concerns or illnesses. We have all the tools and resources in front of us. All we need to do is put them into use.
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Changing Your Lifestyle Can Add 30 Years to Your HealthOne man's decision to change his lifestyle made a great impact on his heart health. Find out how.
