The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck Shopping enthusiasts love Thanksgiving because it means an adventurous shopping day with envious deals is around the corner. Each year Black Friday signifies the start of holiday shopping. For some, Black Friday is a dreadful occasion filled with long lines, impossible traffic, frustration, and a race to the best…
Homelessness Affects Many Walks of Life
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck When we think of the holidays, we typically picture family gatherings full of laughter, warm homes, and lots of great food. We typically do not worry about how to keep warm, where our next meal will come from, and whether we will see our loved ones. As unthinkable as…
Unfathomable World Exists for Millions
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck Imagine a world where nobody is familiar. Your home doesn’t seem to suit you. Your friends and family change daily. You cannot fix your own food, take care of personal hygiene, balance a checkbook, or read a book. You frequently get lost and wake up in the middle of…
Simple Gestures Provide Healing Power
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck Have you ever considered how powerful a hug, a handshake, a pat on the back, a wave, a smile, or other simple gesture can be? We especially realize the importance of such gestures when they are missing. Perhaps someone is in a hurry and forgets to look back and…
Be Cautious Around Sweet Attractions
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck Nearly everyone loves me. This may sound conceited, but it’s a fact. People become addicted to me—literally. When they see me, they just can’t get enough. I’m very popular. My secret is my versatility. I change my appearance all the time. Therefore, I’m always attracting new friends and convincing…
Fall Weather Conditions Great for Beginning Runners
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck Have you ever thought about taking up running? If so, now is the perfect time. Fall provides the best weather conditions for running. Cooler temperatures and lower humidity give runners a much needed break from the heat and humidity of summer. In hot weather, runners become sluggish and require…
Laughatosis: The Bug Everyone Should Catch
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck I’m not one to wish ill will on other people, but I feel like everyone ought to experience laughatosis on a frequent basis. According to my seven-year-old daughter, laughatosis is a serious condition with no known cure. Victims experience sudden bursts of uncontrollable laughter, which can last for various…
Handwashing: The Number One At-Home Germ Prevention
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck While people catch the common cold and other viruses throughout the year, back-to-school days and colder weather bring more sniffles, coughs, and scratchy throats than any other time of the year. This is also the time of year when the running debate about the efficacy and dangers of vaccines…
Medication & Its Outrageous Costs Explained
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck Nearly everybody faces the cost obstacle when it comes to medication. Prescription medication is often exorbitantly priced, especially brand name drugs. Overall prescription drug spending rose 3.2% to nearly $330 billion in 2013. As spending continues to increase, so does the number of Americans who cannot afford their medications…
September Marks ITP Awareness Month
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck September marks ITP awareness month, a perfect time to introduce this rare disorder and support its sufferers. ITP stands for Immune Thrombocytopenia Purpura, a rare bleeding disorder. A person with ITP has an overactive immune system that attacks and destroys its own platelets. Oftentimes, the spleen is the biggest…
Macronutrients: Three Key Elements to Healthy Eating
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck Countless diets have tried to upset the dietary balance in order to achieve weight loss. Certain diets suggest lowering carbohydrates to unhealthy levels. Others claim you should significantly reduce fat intake. Still others promote the elimination of an entire food group. A multitude of diets exist for you to…
Suicide: The Proverbial Elephant in the Room
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The Nuturing Well by: Jill Starbuck Recently, headlines shocked millions of people by announcing the death of Robin Williams. Perhaps most startling is the way he died. Suicide forces those left behind to deal with complex emotions, including confusion, anger, sadness, and guilt. Suicide grief can last for years with no resolution. Suicide has long…
Curb the Soda Addiction
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck Soda is one of America’s favorite beverages. This is because both sugar and caffeine have addictive qualities. Furthermore, it’s within reach everywhere we turn. We find soda at amusement parks, concerts, sports events, movie theaters, vending machines, checkout counters, and many other places. Two of the top beverage companies…
