Sickness on Shine

My Cold and Flu Survival Kit (12 Things Every Gal Should Keep Around This Season)

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Hi my dears! It's funny, when the flu hit, I was so *not* prepared for it. We were out of Tylenol for crying out loud! So, thinking of you, and the cold and flu season ahead, I've put together a little health kit--filled with things that every gal might considering keeping on hand in the event that a virus knocks you off your feet. Here are 12 things that got me through it ...

6 Ways to stave off swine flu

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Like just about everyone, I’ve had my share of questions about the H1N1 virus, so I dispatched Prevention’s best reporters to talk to experts and find out the facts so far. Although there’s certainly a chance that you’ll be exposed to the germs (a recent White House report…

When We Take Life for Granted

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We forget about how good we have it and the many things that are of real importance, like having family, having good friends, having fresh food to eat and clean water to drink, having safe shelter, having a mate or that special person that gets us, having a…

The Road to Recovery

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By Sarah Welch and Alicia Rockmore

When Ted Kennedy’s family recently announced that he had a brain tumor, we were reminded of the critical role organization plays in successful, long-term…

Swine Flu... Gosh... [Rant 8]

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I just don't understand why everyone is so PARNIOD (parndon me if I spelt that wrong) about the Swine Flu. Or, the "PIG" flu, or even "H1N1 influenza A". So, many names, so many freakin' ANNOYING things. It's everywhere now!! On TV, on the radio, on the internet, even…

Don't panic: 7 ways to stay healthy during a health scare

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Swine flu news is everywhere, and by now you’ve read all the precautionary measures: Load up on hand sanitizer, avoid crowds, stay away from your hacking coworker, cancel your trip to Cancun. You don’t need to hear it again from me, but what I can tell you is that…

4 lessons that moms can learn from the "Man Cold"

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Remember the "Man Cold" scene from the BBC3's "Man Stroke Woman"? Take a look. I believe that the Man Cold scene from "Man Stroke Woman" is spot on. In fact, I've witnessed it, save for the ambulance driver showing up and giving…

Wipe out the 7 nastiest germ spots

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Germs—the catchall name for bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms—are everywhere: at home, in the office, even in your car. Freaked out? Well, about 99% of them can’t harm us, but the other 1% can be annoying, uncomfortable, or downright scary: Most of these nasty critters are…

User Post: The eternal weight loss surgery patient

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A few weeks ago, there was a Chinese new year party at a friend’s parent’s house, and it was delightful, as their parties always are, and filled with excellent people who I want to talk to and good food and a lot of booze and I was very excited to go, because people! Conversation! Dressing up and wearing lipstick and socializing! It was all so exciting.

I was careful all day with my eating because I did not want to embarrass myself with socially embarrassing gas or by getting sick.

To All My Shine Friends - I Appreciate Your Friendship, and May Need Your Prayers!!

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Before i ask a favor from all of you, I would first like to thank all of my friends that I have met here on Shine!! Your comments, support, and friendship mean the world too me!! You all have inspired me to want to see my purpose in life, to help others, and to live my life fully!! If you all ever...