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7 Tips for Safe Exercising
Exercise and other forms of physical fitness can be positively life-changing in a number of ways. Your heart, lungs, and other organs benefit, as do important physiological processes. Your mind becomes sharper, you lower your risk of contracting diabetes, cancer and heart disease, and you improve your self-esteem. However, any time you workout or exercise, there is a chance you could become injured. When I was on the dance team in high school, I pulled a hamstring, which has never quite gotten back to normal! I wasn’t always very diligent about warming up and caring for my body before and after a workout. I know much more now. The following…
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6 Hacks To Manage Burnout and Overwhelm
Burnout. I think this is a great time to talk about this — during Blogtober! This is when you can’t think of any more posts and you PROMISED yourself and the Internet that you would see this through. You get frustrated with yourself and your inability to do it… Add that to the stress of the upcoming holidays, running your business or working at your job, dealing with family, health, etc, it’s easy to hit a wall. Read on for some tips for dealing! What Is Burnout and Overwhelm? Dealing with burnout or being overwhelmed are both consequences of high amounts of stress. With overwhelm, you might experience stress for…
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Why Choose Walking?
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. I have been an active person for most of my life. From elementary school until 9th grade, I ran track through. I took dance lessons of all types at different times — jazz, tap, and ballet. I was on the dance team in high school and helped start a dance team at my college. Yoga, used bikes, stair steppers, and treadmills in the gym, and lifted weights…
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Find Relief from Fall Allergies
While I love the fall, I do not love the lovely fall allergies! As a teen, my first allergy attack happened during the fall! Fall allergies are fairly common – do you have them? If you do, read on. Seasonal allergies typically present with the same symptoms, such as runny rose, watery eyes, coughing, and sneezing– no matter what season they present in. If you only get these symptoms in the fall, you probably have fall allergies – often called hay fever. Here are some ways to find relief from fall allergies. Types of Fall Allergies Let’s start with the types of allergens you might experience in the fall season.…
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38 Random Facts About Me
This is my second post during Blogtober19. I am on a roll here! Here are some random facts so you can know more about me! I am originally from Alabama. My parents gave me the name Dominique at birth but immediately started calling me Nikki. I was one of the first to use the two kks in the spelling. LOL I have a medical degree from Vanderbilt University (Anchor Down!) I have an MBA from the University of Alabama (Roll Tide!) I love football — both college and pro (Go Pack Go!). I will admit it is getting harder to watch as I get older. I’m glad my son didn’t…
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Infused Water 101 and How to Make It
It’s clear, odorless, and tasteless, but most living creatures cannot exist without it. Water keeps us alive. It keeps our cells hydrated and plump. It also flushes out toxins to naturally cleanse our insides. Hydrating year-round is essential. However, in the spring, the weather is warmer, and you spend more time outside, sweating more and requiring even more hydration. This gets worse in the summer. There are times when drinking water gets redundant and boring. Instead of buying vitamin water, flavored sparkling water, or sports drinks, why not try to incorporate nature’s good stuff, all in one place, right in your own home? What Is Infused Water? Infused water has…
