Woman are known to be more logical than men. Not braggin’ here, but it’s a fact that women have a larger logic center than men. (Sorry guys!) So if us gal-pals are so logical, why do we make such dumb choices when it comes to our health? Dumb choice number one: using...

I’m deviating from my usual topic of health and fitness to share some exciting news. My husband and I just closed on our new home! Under normal circumstances, you might think, gee, that’s great, Lynda. And? And, the circumstances behind this particular house sale were...

…for stress and stress and more #$%& stress.   This is supposed to be a great time of year. We supposed to stroll through the mall, window shopping and listening to Christmas carols then head home to drink hot toddies in front of the fireplace. We’re supposed to...

Character names can mean a lot to both readers and writers. As a reader, a name might influence how I feel about a particular story. If it's the name of my first love, I'll probably have a more positive impression than if it's my high school nemesis. As a writer,...

In 1945, Ray Milland won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in the movie Lost Weekend. It was about a guy who loses an entire weekend to booze. I can relate because I definitely lost the summer of 2011. I didn’t lose it to alcohol (though heaven knows I did...

Dear All~ As some of you know, but most of you don't, I've been suffering from pretty back sciatic/back/leg pain these past few weeks. Had an MRI done on June 28th and a follow up appointment with an ortho spine guy on June 30th. Diagnosis? Herniated disc in L#5/S#1...

Webster's Eleventh Edition Collegiate Dictionary defines "Ayurveda" as a form of holistic alternative medicine. It's also known as "the science of life." Please welcome my wonderful massage therapist, Laura Hennings, a practioner of Ayurveda. ME: Laura, what inspired...