According to the American Psychological Association, more than three-quarters of adults report physical or emotional symptoms of stress, such as headache, feeling tired or changes in sleeping habits. Stress and anxiety can have debilitating effects on the lives of sufferers, in some cases having a serious effect on both physical and mental health. Causes of […]
How to Make a Migraine Relief Car Kit
As a chronic migraine sufferer, I have missed out on many important events in my life. I’ve missed holiday celebrations, dates, and birthday parties. It is upsetting, not only for me but for my husband and family as well.
Can Working Out Less Help You Get Stronger? Yes!
Stacey and I have been working out at the gym together following a system outlined in the book Body by Science: A Research Based Program for Strength Training, Body building, and Complete Fitness in 12 Minutes a Week by Doug McGuff M.D. and John Little. This doable approach has opened a nice window of sharing for us as a couple.
Top 12 Weight Loss Books to Help You Crush Your New Year’s Resolution
Do you and your spouse make New Year’s resolutions? Is one of your resolutions for the new year to lose weight? It seems like it is my resolution every year! I always start out with a bang, but fizzle out as the year goes on. Make resolutions as a couple… 10 New Year’s Resolutions for […]
How to Keep Your Marriage Strong Despite Migraines
In the past, I’ve told you how my chronic migraines affect my life. As a migraineur (a migraine sufferer) it is really easy for me to get caught up in how my migraines affect me and forget how it may affect my loved ones—especially my husband. Chronic illness can be tough on a marriage. Here are […]
4 Products You Need for Wellness this Winter
We are well into winter now, and I’m sure you or your spouse has had at least one sore throat, cough or flu-like aches and pains. Am I right? Having a sick spouse can be a really tough thing. You want to help him feel better, but you also don’t want to catch whatever he has.
7 Exercises That Can Improve Your Sex Life
There are many elements that go into a great sexual encounter. Some of these components include mutual attraction and self-confidence. But when the moment comes to perform you want to know you have the strength and stamina to bring your A game and enjoy a strong finale.
Walk Your Way to Better Health
The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) recommends that adults get 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity every week. That is 2.5 hours every week. Are you getting this aerobic activity in each week? It is actually pretty easy when you consider that brisk walking is a moderate-intensity aerobic activity! Related post: 3 Ways […]
DeskCycle: Exercise While Working with an Under Desk Exercise Bike
Both Dan and I work from home and are quite sedentary for most of the day due to this. We get out to the gym twice a week for weightlifting and Dan goes to kickboxing classes a couple times per week, but other than that and walking the dog, we are sitting at our computers or in front of the TV.
Exercise for Couples – 9 Ways to Get in Shape Together!
If you have a full-time job and not a lot of time to spend with your spouse, the last thing you want to do is leave work and spend another hour at the gym away from them. Lucky for you, there are a many ways you can get that exercise in as a couple and […]