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While doing some reading, I came across a very interesting article regarding vaccine efficacy and the gut, titled, “Researchers Link Vaccine Effectiveness To Gut Bacteria,” based on a study titled “TLR5-Mediated Sensing of Gut Microbiota Is Necessary for Antibody Responses … Continue reading
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This was my conversation with the March of Dimes today. Things are always a little vaccine-propaganda heavy around September time. It’s the time for back to school and, therefore, vaccine advertising. That sounds a little harsh, but that’s what it … Continue reading
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I got the nicest message today. It was from a friend who had been having a bad day and was sharing with me kind words about how I was managing things on a number of fronts and some nonsense about … Continue reading
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In the introduction to his epic book, The Power of Now, Eckhart Tolle describes having been so wrought with pain and contemplating suicide that he literally lost consciousness, only to awaken — both physically and spiritually, to a new “awakened” … Continue reading
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So I have always been something of a people pleaser my entire life. Being raised in a small central-Illinois town, I learned early on that it was “easier” to fly below the radar and not cause any waves. I could … Continue reading
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Ever been caught in a situation where you need to tell someone something that could embarrass them? Did you take a moment to decide if you should say something, or did you just blurt out the obvious? Excuse me, … Continue reading
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February 13, 2013 What the world needs now is love, sweet love. It’s the only thing that there’s just too little of. What the world needs now is love, sweet love. No, not just for some, but for everyone. That … Continue reading
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I met a woman a few years ago who was the epitome of kindness. I was half her age and possessed only a fraction of the patience and motherly knowledge she naturally had. I longed to have Joan’s grace and … Continue reading
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“We can’t catch a frickin’ break,” the hubs and I muttered as we faced yet another blow to our family’s security. We sat there feeling sorry for ourselves as we recounted how we seem to get systematically screwed: our son’s … Continue reading
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One of the biggest challenges that we have encountered during our recovery journey with our son has been finding good, meaningful recreational activities for him. Our first attempt was in kindergarten, when we thought that we would try soccer out. … Continue reading
