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February 7, 2021.Reading time 9 minutes.

We had nasty storms come through here yesterday, and a possible tornado. It caught me totally off guard as I was just expecting rain. The alert came over my phone about dinner time. When these storms come though I really need to pay attention so being online is not suitable. We had some limbs down […]

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Wellness Wednesday: Reiki for Stress Relief or Anxiety

February 19, 2020.Reading time 1 minute.

Stress and Anxiety are kind of similar, but different. They can both be acute and quick, or chronic and long-lasting. Chronic Stress and Chronic Anxiety can be debilitating and cause illness. Learning to deal and cope with these issues is very beneficial. Nursing is a very stressful job, especially bedside nursing. If you are doing […]

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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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Wisdom on Wednesday: Don’t Be Afraid to Seek Help

May 8, 2019.Reading time 1 minute.

Whoa it has been a crazy week, so far, messed with my blogging mojo on Monday. Today’s Wisdom on Wednesday, has to deal with Mental Health. As I continue to watch the series, My 600 lb Life, it makes me so sad how many people turn to food as a comforter. Food addiction is a […]

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Wisdom on Wednesday: Step Outside Your Comfort Zone

April 24, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

This can mean a lot of different things, to different people. All humans have fears, anxieties, things that make us uncomfortable or nervous. It is when we let those things control our lives that it becomes unhealthy. For me large crowds, loud noises, and Claustrophobia are things I avoid. In 2016 we went to a […]

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National kidney month: Better food choices March 4, 2021
March is National Kidney Month and each Thursday I will be sharing some older posts to help you make better food choices to prevent Kidney Disease and may also slow the progression of Kidney Disease. If you read my post from Monday then you know I have gotten back to stage 2 and I am [...]
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my thoughts on the dash diet March 2, 2021
Happy Healthy Tuesday! It is cold and dreary here again in the Sunshine State. Today I want to talk about the DASH Diet. I will give my pros and cons. First the pros, and most of it is positive. The DASH Diet which stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. I believe it was created [...]
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My very exciting kidney update! March 1, 2021
Happy Monday! What do you think of my new logo, and color scheme? I think I need a brighter more colorful one, too, especially for social media. If you read this blog, then you already know I have had CKD since 20`17. You would also know that it has been my goal to get back [...]
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my experience with the covid vaccine #2 February 26, 2021
Happy Friday! I did not get much done since Wednesday, because I got the second dose of my Moderna Covid vaccine. They actually wanted to schedule me to have it today, but I requested to do it Wednesday, because I have to work tomorrow. Boy am I glad I did it Wednesday. I am totally [...]
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Wellness wednesday quote for the day February 24, 2021
Welcome back! I hope your Wednesday is seeing you well. I have to get my second dose of the Moderna Covid vaccine today, and I have no idea if I will be functioning tomorrow. Going from experience of others who got the second dose I can expect to be quite sleepy. I will be seeing [...]
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healthy tip Tuesday: Drink 2 cups of water to lose weight! February 23, 2021
OMG it sounds too good to be true! Right? Well it apparently is true. If you create a habit of drinking 2 cups of water before each meal, you will help yourself lose weight. Of course you still have to eat less food also. I mean water is not a miracle worker. There are studies [...]
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The art of saying no! February 21, 2021
Welcome back to another episode of Self Care Sunday. I hope everyone is doing well. I have been busy updating old posts, figuring out how to use Mailchimp effectively, creating new content and new Coaching Plans. How many of you are people pleasers? You just can’t say no. You leave yourself over worked, over stressed, [...]
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It’s Your heart Attack! Dealing with difficult people February 18, 2021
Welcome to Thinking on Thursday! As I complete my Mindfulness Certification it becomes more clear that the only way to deal with difficult people is to control our own responses. There are difficult people everywhere. I would say in the work environment is where you would encounter difficult people the most. But, it can also [...]
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potassium and kidney disease February 16, 2021
Below is a webinar from the AKF on the topic of Potassium and Kidney Disease. Not all kidney patients have issues with potassium, but a lot do. Knowing how to monitor your diet for Potassium intake is vitally important. Disclaimer
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portion distortion: Hot dogs February 15, 2021
Welcome back! Last week was a kind of weird week and I am hoping to be way more productive this week. If you read here often, you know I focus a lot on healthier eating habits. Hot dogs are one of the top ten food items in America. We love our hot dogs! I am [...]
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Wellness Wednesday: Reiki for Stress Relief or Anxiety

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Herbs on Tuesday: Sweet Orange

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Wisdom on Wednesday: Don’t Be Afraid to Seek Help

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Wisdom on Wednesday: Step Outside Your Comfort Zone

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