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Posted by Michelle H Smith on June 28, 2010 at 1:24 PM under
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Hello There-
The blog will moving to a stand alone website www.antistressandpainblog.com
The new blog will grow into a community especially for caregivers.
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Posted by Michelle H Smith on June 21, 2010 at 6:41 PM under
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by Michelle H Smith

Do you find yourself waiting for just the right moment or the perfect life to do things you have always wanted to do?
Maybe, you are waiting for the perfect time to take a vacation or redecorate your home, get a makeover or just get a little
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Posted by Michelle H Smith on June 11, 2010 at 3:47 PM under
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by Michelle H Smith

"Some day I'll take a trip to one of the places I dreamed of visiting as a child."
"Some day I'll begin writing my autobiography."
"Some day I'll go to India and ride naked on a llama (Ok, not so much)"
Do you see where I'm going with this? Constantly putting off the things you could be doing today because you are caring for others is not much more than having a case of Some-Day-Itis.
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Posted by Michelle H Smith on June 6, 2010 at 8:00 PM under
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by Michelle H Smith

If you were going to build a house, you'd start with making sure you used all of the proper materials for a sturdy foundation. Depending on the type of house you were building, you'd need to make sure you had enough brick, wood, or concrete.
The planning and preparation that goes into building a safe and sturdy structure requires close attention to detail.
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Posted by Michelle H Smith on June 4, 2010 at 11:34 AM under
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by Michelle H Smith

The ladies in this photo are nurses who have helped care for my son over the years. They have tough jobs.
Professionals are absolutely necessary and they have one of the most caring jobs in the world. Some do it for free. Most get paid to do it. Either way, it's a choice to be a caregiver.
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Posted by Michelle Howard on May 24, 2010 at 1:26 PM under
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by Michelle H Smith

If you were an aspiring lawyer studying for the bar, you would put together a plan to reach your goal. That plan might include creating a study schedule, creating study note cards, learning effective time management skills and reviewing all of the topics that could possibly be covered on the exam.
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Posted by Michelle Howard Smith on May 18, 2010 at 2:53 PM under
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by Michelle H Smith

My son is a diagnosed epileptic. He has seizures that are not as controlled by meds as I would like so my eyes are always open for new treatments.
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Posted by Michelle Howard on May 13, 2010 at 2:48 PM under
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Some shun the use of alternative pain relief but an increasing number of medical professionals are bowing to the effectiveness of the various alternative methods available for alleviating pain.
There are many methods of alternative pain relief available and I wanted to introduce you to the most popular so that you are able to make an informed decision for care:
- Acupuncture - A Chinese Medical procedure that uses the application of fine needles to specific parts of the body
- Ayurveda - Uses diet, herbs and detoxification to balance the bodily elements
- Biomagnetics - Magnetic fields are applied to the body and work with the body's electrical energies
- Chiropractic - Manipulation of the spine and joints to realign the body
- Herbal Medicine - The ingestion or topical application of herbs and extracts from natural sources
- Homeopathy - The administration of tiny doses of a substance that causes a particular illness to enhance the body's natural defense system
- Hypnosis - Uses an altered state of the relaxed, conscious mind by the suggestion of images and words
- Massage - The skillful manipulation and rubbing the muscles of the body to stimulate and relax
- Naturopathy - Uses natural remedies that include special diets, herbs, essential oils, vitamins, and massage
The different forms of alternative pain relief are available to be administered by a professional or home treatment with products that have certaiin features built in such as the
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Posted by Michelle Howard on May 9, 2010 at 9:52 AM under
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by Michelle H Smith

- You had the privilege of forming a new life
- You get to empower another human being
- You get an additional tax deduction
- You get to tell someone what to do for a lot of years
- You get to share your wisdom with someone who has no choice but to sit and listen to it (even if they don't want to hear it)
- You get to run your own business (household)
- You learn how to be unselfish (well sometimes)
- You get to run someone else's life.
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Posted by Michelle Howard on May 7, 2010 at 3:31 PM under
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by Michelle H Smith

Grace under pressure - what exactly does that mean? I have heard people say that all of my life and I'm convinced it means something completely different for different people.
I have a little boy who has cerebral palsy and epileptic seizures.
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Posted by Michelle Howard on May 5, 2010 at 8:00 PM under
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by Michelle H Smith

Buffer - A
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Posted by Michelle Howard on April 29, 2010 at 8:00 PM under
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Michelle H Smith

There may come a time in your life (if it hasn't happened already) when your finances may be putting in a bit of a bind. The sudden loss of unemployment, the death of a spouse, an unexpected illness.
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Posted by Michelle Howard on April 25, 2010 at 8:00 PM under
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Michelle H Smith

Have you ever just felt like, you don't have enough to get things done? Not enough accessories, supplies or time? Often times all it takes is repurposing the stuff you already have.
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Posted by Michelle Howard on April 21, 2010 at 8:00 PM under
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by Michelle H Smith

When you find yourself under a mountain of unfiled papers, piled up clothes or any other unorganized mess, it's no wonder you're stressed.
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Posted by Michelle Howard on April 18, 2010 at 8:00 PM under
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It's true. You're never going to live a 100% stress free life. Things happen and there's no way to avoid that.
As women, we have a different set up issues we encounter that men don't typically have. (notice I said typically). Women are often the child rearers, home managers, and overall caregivers.
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Posted by Michelle Howard on April 14, 2010 at 8:00 PM under
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Let's face it. When trying to find relief for stress, you don't want to have to wait. Quick relief is a necessity. After a long stressful day, it's crucial to be able to unwind. Here are 5 products that won't break your wallet but will get the job done:
Spa Comforts Herbal Stress Relief Set

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Posted by Michelle Howard on April 11, 2010 at 8:00 PM under
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Just in case you missed it..April is Stress Awareness month.
Throughout this month (not much different from other months), there will be a special focus on ways to reduce as well as manage stress. This blog offers information about stress and pain because the two are so closely connected. However, for April we'll deal with the stress because if you can get that under control, you have a better chance of avoiding the pain side of things.
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Posted by Michelle Howard on April 8, 2010 at 8:00 PM under
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Managing yourself is by far the best way to prevent stress and it is a pre-requisite for managing time,
money and relationships.
Eating
too much (an imbalanced relationship with food) or doing anything in excess
that will rob you of time, money or health exhibits a lack of self control
which leads to stress.
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Posted by Michelle Howard Smith on April 6, 2010 at 8:00 PM under
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Not trying to be clever really, just want to get your attention while we dissect the next area you need to manage for a healthier stress level...Money Management.
Yes, this is a big one. If you don't get a handle on your money, specifically managing it, stress is only the beginning to an end.
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Posted by Michelle Howard Smith on April 4, 2010 at 8:00 PM under
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Next on the chopping block to dissect in our 4 part series on areas to manage for healthy stress levels is....Relationship Management
You've probably
heard the sayings, "You can't be all things to all people" and
"Learn to say no.
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Posted by Michelle Howard on April 1, 2010 at 6:07 PM under
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Throughout the entire month of April, health care professionals and experts
across the country will work together to increase public awareness about the causes, dangers and treatments for stress.
Stress is a major problem in our modern day society and it's important, no critical to educate people about it's dangers.
The Health Resource Network (HRN), a non-profit health education
organization is sponsoring, Stress Awareness Month in a national effort to keep people informed as well as sharing successful strategies for coping with stress.
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Posted by Michelle Howard on March 30, 2010 at 5:37 PM under
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Stress does not discriminate because it is no longer a poor man’s problem or a rich man’s. Stress affects
everyone at all stages of the game and regardless of your networth, you will need to do some practical things On Purpose if you are going to manage stress accordingly.
There are 4 major areas that
if managed adequately, will keep your stress levels within a healthy
range.
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Posted by Michelle Howard on March 26, 2010 at 7:02 PM under
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I'll bet that one caught your attention huh?
It's
no secret that us women can do a hundred different things and sex not
even cross the brain.
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Posted by Michelle Howard on March 17, 2010 at 11:56 AM under
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Awakening after sleeping in a poor position and spending long hours
in front of a computer can all result in neck strain. Neck strain is a
result of your muscle tensing up due to being in the same position for
an extended period of time.
Here are some tips to reduce neck strain when you arise in the morning:
- Sleep
on a firm mattress and a pillow that is not too firm and not too soft.
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Posted by Michelle Howard on March 11, 2010 at 7:00 PM under
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Sinus pressure is major cause of headaches, dizziness and tenderness
to the sinus area. The cause of sinus pain could be a bacterial
infection, the common cold or something more serious. If you don't
have any sinus pain relief after a week or so, you should consult a doctor to rule out more serious problems.
In the meantime, treating sinus pain is relatively easy and in most instances, it can be done right in your own home.
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Posted by Michelle Howard on March 8, 2010 at 7:00 PM under
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Pain in the neck and shoulders is often a result of stress to
the area. Maybe it's due to long work hours or just plain pore posture,
if you keep your neck and spine aligned you will notice a serious reduction in neck pain.
The Result: Reduced instances of headaches and migraines, resting more comfortably, and overall feeling of wellness
There
are many products available on the market to reduce neck pain and
strain but I'd like to introduce you to one that many people are not
aware of.
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Posted by Michelle Howard on March 1, 2010 at 1:38 PM under
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I wanted to introduce you to the new blog platform that I will be using to communicate information, sales and other topics of related interest.
The current blog for this site is located at www.stressreliefbyrv.blogspot.com but in an effort to streamline the communication, I will be migrating the blog posts to the same server as this website over time and the new blog address (and website address) will be
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