Category Archives: Health

Good Intentions Diet Menu

Posted on August 1, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Good Intentions Diet Menu ~ Monday ~ Breakfast: Aspirin and black coffee – It’s Monday! Lunch: Didn’t have time to fix a sack lunch. Go out for fast food. Nibble a few French fries and eat a hot dog. Smell … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Health, Humor | Tagged Calories, Diet, Dieting, Eat out, Eating, Fast Food, Hunger, Menu, Microwave, Overeating, Weight Watcher's, weight-loss | 4 Comments

The Bone Pop Doc

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Sheila Moss

For the past year now, I’ve been a regular at the “bone pop doc.” When I started, I was suffering from long-term back and neck pain, and was seeking some relief. I had already been to my regular MD, who … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Humor | Tagged Adjustments, Alternative Medicine, Back Pain, Chiropractic Care, Chiropractor, DCM, Doctor, Massage, Natural Healing, Psychlogical Healing, Relaxation Therapy, Tight Muscles | 7 Comments

Mid Life Crisis

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Middle age is when you first suspect your body of betrayal.. Middle age is when everyone else suddenly becomes younger. Middle age is when you refuse a senior discount because you’re not old enough. Middle age is when you’d rather … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Humor | Tagged Aging, Growing old, Life Passages, Mid-life crisis, middle age, Midlife, old age, Older woman, Senior | 16 Comments

The Dust Mite War

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Like nearly every woman, I’ve been fighting the dust mite war my whole life, but recently it became more serious when the doctor told me that I was allergic to house dust. It is not plain, old, run-of-the mill, outdoor-type … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Home, Humor | Tagged Clean house, dust, Dust collectors, Dust mites, House dust, Killing dust mites | 5 Comments

Understanding a Mother

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Only mothers and dogs love you unconditionally. The umbilical cord is not cut at the hospital, regardless of what doctors and medical books say. It can stretch as far as it needs to, even around the world without breaking. A … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Health, Holidays, Humor | Tagged Adequate sleep, Brushing teeth, Dirty Clothes, Eye strain, Healthy eathing, Mom, Mommy, Mother, Mother's Day, Unconditional love | 3 Comments

Sleepless in a Sleep Clinic

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Sheila Moss

“I think you have it,” said the doctor.” We just need to see how much.” What he was referring to is the state-of-the-art illness called sleep apnea. In seems the only way to find out if you have it is … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Humor | Tagged Apnea, sleep apnea, sleep clinic, Sleep disorders, sleep monitor, sleep study, sleep test, Snoring | 11 Comments

I Know I’m Getting Older

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Okay, I’ll admit it. I’m getting older, so what? My eyes are fuzzy and my roots are gray, but I’ve managed to survive and life should be all downhill from here. Remember, it will happen to all of us sometime, … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Humor | Tagged ageing, bifocals, comfortable shoes, crow's feet, face lift, getting old, glasses, middle age, mom jeans, old age | 5 Comments

You Know You are on a Diet When:

Posted on April 16, 2016 by Sheila Moss

You are on a first name basis with the diet plan industry. Your refrigerator is empty except for diet cola and lettuce. The harder you try NOT to think about food, the hungrier you become. That was dinner? It was … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Health, Humor | Tagged Calories, Diet, Exercise, Fattening Foods, Low Cal, Low Carb, Low fat, Sugar Substitute, Veggie Burgers, Weight gain, Yogurt | 13 Comments

I’m Not Fat, I’m Super Size

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Did you hear about how obesity could soon be the leading cause of preventable death? Yeah, over one-third (34.9%) of U.S. adults are overweight. Here I thought I was being really smart by not smoking and remembering to fasten my … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Health, Humor | Tagged Aerobics, cholesterol, Exercise, Fat, Fried foods, Junk food, Lose weight, Low fat, Obesity, Overweight, Snacks, Super size | 9 Comments

Say, Can You See?

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Is anyone else half blind without glasses, or is it just me? I’m telling you, I just can’t see a thing any more. I’ve been using contact lenses – but I finally decided I am tired of fooling with poking … Continue reading →