A friend sent me an email on the benefits of drinking water at specific times. Her source came from the Mayo Clinic. I have not checked her source but I wanted to share it anyway. (Can never go wrong with targeted water drinking.) They are: 1. Drink 2 glasses of water after waking up to help activate your internal organs. 2. Drink 1 glass of water 30 minutes before a meal help your digestion. 3. Drink 1 glass of water before taking a bath helps lower your blood pressure.  4. Drink 1 glass of water before going to bed avoids stroke or heart attack. If you happen to be a water drinker to begin w ..read more

When 20-year-old Sally got sunburned again for the third time on spring break, she promised herself that she would put a stop to it by addressing it as a habit! But how? she asked herself. In the past, as soon as she got back to her daily routine, she’d forget about it. She knew she had to start the habit of applying sunscreen because her father and uncle had died of melanoma. The science behind sunscreen protection No one questions the potential damage of the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays on health.  According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), UV rays can damage your ski ..read more

Do you find yourself turning down help from a volunteer, a family member, or a friend? I’m not referring to hiring someone to work in your home or office. I’m talking about being quick to say, “No thank you, I appreciate your offer, but I’m fine,” only to find yourself wishing you had considered the person’s help.  Understanding the reasons behind turning down help Would it surprise you to learn that this is a common behavior? Why would someone choose turning down help over going out of their way to do things independently when they clearly could use some assistance? Here are some possible exp ..read more

Do you bite your fingernails? Nail biting is one of many compulsive habits that may be plaguing you. Nail biting, also known as onychophagy, is an oral compulsive habit. You may have your own reasons for biting your nails and you may understand your triggers that cause you to bite your nails or you may have no idea why you do it and you may have been doing it for as long as you can remember. If at all possible, it will help you tremendously to identify why you do it. When your habit becomes impossible to control Sometimes, a person may bite his or her nails under extremely stressful circumsta ..read more