Daily Writing Topics for 2020

December 29, 2019.Reading time 1 minute.

I am changing up the topics for 2020. Below you will see the new list of hashtag topics. This does not mean I will post every day. I probably will not blog daily. Please continue to sign up for my newsletter, using the contact form below the images. Lots of deals and freebies are provided […]

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updated Health Buddy Melissa Mission and privacy statement

December 26, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

Updated 2/4/2021. I hope everyone had a marvelous Christmas. It was a beautiful day here and we were blessed with lots of love. We had a full week of finishing up shopping, lunches out, wrapping gifts, dinner prep, etc. I am 51 years old, and I have CKD. I am a LPN of 34 years. […]

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The 6 Best Gifts to Give Someone With CKD or any Chronic Illness

December 24, 2019.Reading time 3 minutes.

This list is geared towards CKD because I have CKD and can relate to it. But, they can be adapted for anyone with any Chronic Illness. There is nothing worse than getting a gift that someone put no thought into at all. Or, you get invited somewhere for a holiday party or dinner, and there […]

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From My Home to Yours

December 23, 2019.Reading time less than 1 minute.

See you after Christmas. Please continue to sign up for my weekly newsletter with lots of goodies. Use the contact form under the image to message me with newsletter in the subject. Disclaimer #healthbuddyMelissa, #MerryChristmas, #blessings, #peace, #joy, #love, #season, #healthandwellness,

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Spirit of Christmas

December 22, 2019.Reading time less than 1 minute.

#healthbuddymelissa, #healthcoach, #holistichealth, #oneononecoach, #christmasspirit, #giving, #forgiving, #healthandwellness, #healthyliving, #whatishealth, #healthforyoursoul Disclaimer

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Cold and Flu Prevention: Break the Chain of Infection Part 6

December 18, 2019.Reading time 2 minutes.

This is the final part of this series of posts. The 6th link in the Chain of Infection is you, the possible host. Whether or not a host gets sick depends on how strong the organism is, how fast it can replicate in the host, and how strong the Immune System of the susceptible host […]

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My New Guided Imagery for Stress or Anxiety

December 18, 2019.Reading time 2 minutes.

Let’s face it the holidays can be stressful. Life can be stressful for that matter. I have finally finished my new Guided Imagery for Stress or Mild Anxiety. Guided Imagery is not for severe Stress or Severe Anxiety. You must be 18 years or older to purchase my Guided Imagery files. My Guided Imagery downloads […]

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Sweating On Sunday: Christmas Music Walking Exercise Video

December 15, 2019.Reading time 2 minutes.

I love finding walking exercise videos with Christmas music. I don’t use the Christmas ones much after January, but so much fun this time of year. I like this young lady because she uses dance steps in her walking videos. It is low impact, and easy enough for beginners too. She has one from last […]

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Wellness on Wednesday: Cold and Flu Prevention Part 5

December 11, 2019.Reading time 3 minutes.

There are only two more parts to this series, so it will end next Wednesday. I will then move on to other topics. I hope you are finding this series useful. The 5th link in the Chain of Infection is the Portal of Entry. A portal of entry can be broken skin, incisions, inhaled through […]

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Herbs on Tuesday: Sweet Orange

December 10, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

You may see a lot of adverts for Herbs that can restore or reverse kidney function. While this may not be a lie, it can be confusing because most Herbs have not been studied in randomized studies for people who suffer from chronic illnesses or take lots of medications. So, please be careful in your […]

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Thanksgiving on Tuesday: Family Food Challenge! September 21, 2021
Hello, Hello! As promised, yesterday, I am sharing something fun that your family, or friends can do too. I was watching a Youtube video last week and it was a family that challenged each other to make a themed meal. Their theme was a Dollar Tree theme challenge. It was really interesting, and the creative [...]
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Meatless Monday: Greek Spaghetti September 20, 2021
Hello, Hello! As I try to work back more towards a Vegetarian type of eating pattern, I have discovered this wonderfully delicious recipe. If you have read any of my posts on Oxalates this month, then you know why I have steered away from strictly Vegetarian eating. We actually had this on Friday, but I [...]
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Funny Friday, Halloween Scares! September 17, 2021
We are coming into that time of year, Halloween. Have you started to decorate yet, or get in the Fall season. I have not yet. I am unsure of how I want to decorate this year. I love Fall themes, and Thanksgiving, but my Fairy Garden grew all in with Ivy this year, so none [...]
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How Much Salt Does the Body Need to Function Normally? September 16, 2021
Hello, and happy Thursday! If you read this blog, then you know I talk a lot about salt. I talk about salt when I talk about the kidneys, and I talk about salt when I talk about blood pressure. But, how much salt does the body actually need to function normally. Yes, you are reading [...]
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Taste Test Tuesday: Trader Joe’s Italian Meatballs September 14, 2021
Whoa a new featured topic! I think it is fun to share the perspective of different tastes for different food items. So, I am starting a Taste Test Tuesday topic. I don’t know if every Tuesday will be this topic, because I have others for Tuesdays, but if it is really popular I will just [...]
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Should You Avoid Everything But the Bagel Seasoning With CKD? September 13, 2021
Hello, and happy Monday! I hope everyone had an awesome weekend. It is finally getting to be a smidge cooler in the mornings, and I can enjoy my coffee outback on the swing. If you have been following along then you know for this month I am discussing Oxalates and how they can effect CKD, [...]
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Low Carb, Low Oxalate Blueberry Pancakes September 10, 2021
Hello, and welcome to another Food on Friday topic. Following particular diets can be so tricky, and it often makes me wonder what can I eat anymore. But, thank goodness for the internet that allows us to find all kinds of helpful information to make Mindful decisions about food choices. Do you love pancakes? Do [...]
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Let’s Think About This September 9, 2021
Hello, and welcome back to another #ThinkingonThursday topic. I have not done one of these in a while, because I have been thinking, lol. So, why do I write about these hot topic issues? There are several reasons. This is a Health blog and the things I choose to think about are related to Health. [...]
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Oxalates and Kidney Disease, CKD! September 8, 2021
Hello, and welcome to another Wellness Wednesday topic. Today, I am continuing with my monthly theme of oxalates. The most common symptom of having too much Oxalates in your body is manifested as Kidney Stones. Kidney stones are extremely painful, and if you have ever had one you know this. But, you may not actually [...]
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Don’t Go To Bed Angry! September 7, 2021
Hello, and welcome to another Healthy Tip Tuesday! I think this issue is more particular to women than men. Women tend to ruminate and overthink things. Men just let it go, not all men, but I think in a general way this is probably true. So, my Healthy Tip for today is, don’t go to [...]
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