Meet Clearissa from Clearissa Coward's Command Center offers sage advice for dealing with life's problems so they do not overwhelm you and take over your life. We are all faced with problems throughout our lives, some are small, others huge. Depending on how we deal with them, they can be overwhelming and devastate our lives, or they can quickly fade into the past. It all depends on how we deal with our problems. Attitude plays a big … [Read more...]
How To Stop Worrying And Start Sleeping
Can't go to sleep at night? Is worrying keeping you up at night, causing insomnia? Try this easy, fast FREE trick from IBA Member Andrew from Stu Pitt Stuff! You need enough sleep. You need enough sleep in order to function and in order to restore and rejuvenate your mind and your body. Tens of millions of people have insomnia and other sleep problems. Stress, worry and fear can be major contributors to sleep (and non-sleep) problems. It … [Read more...]
Caring for the Elderly: Delirium versus Dementia
What is the difference between Delirium and Dementia? Did you know one could be signs of an immediately life threatening condition? IBA Board Member Audrey Humaciu of Munofore shares important signs to look for when caring for an elderly loved one. If an elderly loved one is mentally alert one day and confused or delirious the next it may not be Alzheimer’s Disease. Sudden signs of dementia is one obvious symptom of a considerable number of … [Read more...]
7 Fang-tastic Ways to Redress Dog Dental Health
Your dog's dental health is critical to their overall well being. IBA Member Darryl of Doggy Dream Team shares insights into caring for your fur babies' teeth. Dog owners, time is precious, so do you need to read this article? To find out, answer the following question: Q: 80% of all dogs suffer from dental disease...but from what age? Dogs aged 12 years or overDogs aged 8 years or overDogs aged 3 years or … [Read more...]
10 Simple Ways To Prevent Food Poisoning
Learn how to prevent food poisoning with these easy tips from IBA Member Stacy of Food Safety Super Hero. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but, there’s a strong possibility you may be making some common food safety mistakes that could cause some serious issues for you and your family. Don’t worry, we’re friends, right? Well, friends help friends out, and you’re in luck because today I’m going to share with you 10 crazy easy ways to … [Read more...]
8 Amazing Health Benefits of Red Wine
Red wine is a wonderful complement to many meals, but did you know it offers many health and beauty benefits as well? IBA Board Member Utpal Khot from Fashionable Foodz gives us the details. Health and Beauty Benefits of Red Wine Wine is made by fermenting the black colored whole grapes. In Red Wine the alcohol content usually us somewhere between 12 to 15 percent. Wine, in general, and Red Wine, in particular, has been extensively … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Coping with Nicotine Withdrawal
Coping with the physical and psychological effects of nicotine withdrawal is arguably the biggest challenge to quitting smoking. IBA Member Debbie D. from The Dog Lady's Den, a former carton a week smoker, offers some great tips and encouragement for those that are ready to break the habit. I started smoking at the age of 12. This was back in 1967 when it was considered grown up and sophisticated. We were vacationing in Travemünde, on … [Read more...]
What to Do When Your Run Sucks
Anyone that runs, or exercises in any form, knows that sometimes the workout is so easy, your body feels great everything is almost effortless, etc. And then there are those workouts that are just a struggle. Sherry Fijas from Wrinkled Runner shares how she copes when her run SUCKS! A few weeks ago my husband and I went for an 8 mile run, which was the longest run since the marathon. The whole week before, I went on a few runs and boy … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Reduce Stress When You Are Having A Terrible Day
In this humorous piece, Shana Sutton from Our Sutton Place shares a Mom day that keeps getting worse and worse and her top 5 ways to manage stress and get through tough days one piece. TOP 5 WAYS TO MANAGE STRESS WHEN YOU’RE HAVING A TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY A BAD START…. I woke up and my daughter was complaining her head was itchy. I looked carefully and thought I saw nits. Could it be lice?? This better not turn into … [Read more...]
7 Ways Slowing Down Has Helped Me Be Re-Energized
When you have all the time in your hands but, for whatever the reason, there is only little you can do, you start to think through another perspective. Debbie Rodriguez has found that slowing down and using a Holistic Health approach has helped her. Help other learn about slowing down by pinning this image! Because of my brain tumor surgery, I had to change my pace. Slowing down became important. Here are the 7 things I have learned … [Read more...]