There’s a lot of encouragement by organizations to send out electronic records rather than paper ones. While convenient in some ways, there are some documents that need to be kept in paper. This article lets you know which are which.
Sun, June 3 2012 » Consumer Advocacy » Comments Off on Keeping a Paper Trail
Frequently people lose weight successfully and then gain it all back. Why? This New York Times article explains why after losing weight, the need for caloric intake decreases. Folks think they can return to “normal” meaning unbridled eating after losing weight. This, unfortunately, isn’t true. Slightly modifying the food plan that allowed for the weight […]
Sun, January 15 2012 » Weight Loss, Nuitrition » Comments Off on The Bad News
This research based article in Eating Well magazine appeals to scientifically minded people for whom understanding creates behavior change. It explains the brain chemistry of uncontrolled wanting of food. In the middle of a craving, I’m experimenting with saying “It’s just the dopamine in my brain wanting pleasure” and then seeing if I can find […]
Sun, January 15 2012 » Weight Loss, Nuitrition » Comments Off on Food Addiction
Ginger for motion sickness? Menthol rub for toe nail fungus? AARP gathers together some interesting ideas to try for common ailments. Of course, use your judgement as to when to call your doctor.
Sun, December 25 2011 » Weight Loss, Nuitrition » Comments Off on Home Remedies
I love reading tips about how to save money. Then I promptly forget them and continue with my usual behavior patterns. I’m hoping that by posting these tips here, I can remember them, as well as pass them on to others.
Sun, December 25 2011 » Weight Loss, Nuitrition » Comments Off on Saving Money
It’s difficult to comprehend the apparently contradictory concepts of caring and letting go. This article by Martha Beck explains it beautifully. I caution, however, to make sure have arrived at an internal state of not caring (not about the person, but about what they do) before saying so.
Sun, September 18 2011 » Relatioinships » Comments Off on Detaching
I’m always confused about the advisability of getting extra insurance when the “pushy” car rental employees try to sell it to me. This article, published by the consumer magazine Checkbook, helps clarify the issue.
Sun, September 18 2011 » Weight Loss, Nuitrition » Comments Off on Car Rental Insurance
Do you ever feel awkward around someone who’s sick? You want to be supportive, but you avoid contact because you don’t know what to say or do? This Seattle Times Article is really helpful. The author, a cancer survivor, gives many suggestions about etiquette that is authentic and useful. I appreciated his insight into the […]
Mon, August 1 2011 » Other » Comments Off on What to Say to Someone Who's Sick
I find myself puzzled by what documents to keep and why. When my mother passed away, I appreciated that she had been thorough in saving and storing the papers I would need to handle her estate. This Wall Street Journal article summarizes current thinking about what documents to save. Your family will thank you for […]
Sun, July 31 2011 » Consumer Advocacy » Comments Off on The 25 Documents You Need Before You Die
I am amazed by “app” technology. Snap a picture and see the nutrition information? Is there a nutritionist in the phone? This article describes the latest food tracking tools.
Sun, July 31 2011 » Weight Loss, Nuitrition » Comments Off on Visual "apps" for food