QUESTION: I have been experiencing heel pain in the morning and sensitivity, on occasion when I walk. Are these symptoms serious and will they go away on their own?

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ANSWER: The possible causes are: a stress fracture, tendonitis, arthritis, nerve irritation, or, rarely, a cyst. It is important to have heel pain accurately diagnosed by a podiatrist who is able to determine the underlying source of your heel pain. Chances are you have plantar fasciitis or heel spurs. The pain is caused by the … Continued

QUESTION; “What is the big deal if I snore?”

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ANSWER: Snoring is not just an annoyance to people around you, it could be a sign of a serious medical condition called, “sleep apnea.”  According to MedicineNet.com, sleep apnea is defined as a reduction or cessation of breathing during sleep. There are three types of sleep apnea; central apnea, obstructive apnea (OSA), and a mixture of central … Continued

How Healthy is Your Marriage?

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By: Susan Heckler On a scale of 1 to 10, how happy do you think your marriage is?  Marriage is a commitment but it is also a partnership. A partnership is an arrangement in which all parties agree to cooperate to advance their mutual interests.  How is that going?   Envision you and your spouse … Continued

Pointing Fingers at the New Trends for Manicures

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By: Susan Heckler There are certain things about people that will tell you a lot about them without them ever opening their mouths. Hand motions merit our attention as a real source of nonverbal communication. Observing someone’s hand gestures helps us understand his or her thoughts and feelings. Your hands are speaking volumes even when … Continued

Not Finding Emo; Identifying and Avoiding the Emotionally Needy

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By: Susan Heckler Do you think you are intelligent?  There are many different types of intelligence, which affect us in many ways.  Intelligence is way more than book smarts. How intelligent are you emotionally? Do you understand yourself and your relationship with other people? Are you a deep thinker? Existential Intelligence is the understanding and … Continued

My Happy Life

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How happy are you―really?  We are here to live a happy life!  Start your very own “Happiness Project” today by answering these questions openly and honestly about what you want from your life everyday.   The beauty of these questions is there are no right or wrong answers. They are just meant to get your … Continued

THE PINK SWEETHEART

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Whether you are planning to celebrate Valentine’s Day by mixing up a romantic cocktail for just you and your sweetheart or having a party, this cocktail is a keeper! it is easy to make and most of it can be made in advance, which will make entertaining simpler. Muddle your ingredients; add to martini glasses … Continued

Talking About Tea

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Each type of tea has its own characteristics including a different taste, differing health benefits, and even different levels of caffeine. Types of Teas White tea –  is the purest and least processed of all teas. This loose leaf tea has very little caffeine and brews a light color and flavor. White teas also contain … Continued

GUILT FREE ROASTED GARLIC SHEPHERD'S PIE WITH CAULIFLOWER PURÉE

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Who doesn’t love a rich,warm and hearty baked dish when the weather is  cold and wet?   We have transformed one of our favorite “comfort foods,”  the traditional Shepherd’s Pie (Bolognese sauce layered with rich mashed potatoes and baked until golden brown),  to a lighter version!  Switch out the mashed potatoes with an incredibly more-ish … Continued