The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck For many runners, the Boston Marathon represents the Holy Grail of marathons. Only runners who meet the marathon’s stringent qualifying times can enter the oldest marathon and one of the toughest courses around the nation. Therefore, acceptance comes with major dedication, hard work, and skill. In a sense, this…
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Massage Away Stress
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck Massages often conjure up visions of relaxation and luxury. Many people feel that massages are meant for special occasions such as a vacation—something they can splurge on. While massages obviously cost money, getting them occasionally may keep you out of the doctor’s office and save you money in the…
Let Your Worries Go
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill StarbuckWorry warts (people who chronically worry) exist everywhere. In fact, because of chronic worry, nearly 20% of the U.S. population now deals with an anxiety disorder, costing us nearly $42 billion annually. The fact that we worry is not the issue. The issue is that we don’t know how to…
Stand Against Health Hazards
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill StarbuckIn today’s society, we are fortunate to enjoy a wide variety of advances in technology. We can record our favorite television programs to watch at a time most convenient for us. We can buy movies on demand. We can research just about anything and even make payments via our smartphones.…
A Reason for Everything
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill StarbuckSometimes for running events, runners dress up for inspiration, fun, and as part of a race theme. Not everyone is comfortable wearing what some may consider “lame,” “frivolous,” or “outlandish” gear during a sports event. However, for many runners, it is not uncommon to see crazy outfits skirting around a…
Banish the Diet
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For health reasons, we should all abandon the word “diet.” That’s right. Diet is a four-letter word that conjures up anxiety, failure, depression, irritability, and deprivation. For many of us, “diet” refers to a temporary fix. Fad diets flood the Internet, television, magazines, books, and more. But that’s all they are, a fad. They eventually…
On a Positive Note…
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Many of us have found ourselves in the pit of negativity with this dreadful and ongoing winter. However, simple changes in our lives can affect how we perceive each day. A sunny, warm day in the middle of a long, brutal winter can be enough to boost positive energy. But we should try to find…
Boost Your Exercise Motivation
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Many of us can officially bank this year’s winter as one of the most brutal and depressing winters in our lifetimes. While many winters can be hard, this one especially doesn’t seem to want to give a little. But we all know that it will eventually come to an end, albeit later than we’d like.…
Coping With a Dealt Hand
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck At some time in our life, we inevitably face circumstances completely out of our control. Whether it’s the death of a loved one, an incurable medical diagnosis, a job loss, or other circumstances that cannot be changed, we all face them. In my situation, it is a chronic medical…
Unleash Your Inner Olympian
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck Did you notice the big deal on television in the previous weeks? Millions of people around the world tuned in to watch the world’s elite athletes compete in the Olympics. We became mesmerized by the sheer talent and dedication Olympians displayed. We were astounded by the techniques, strength, and…
Sleep Your Way to Health
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Sleep Your Way to HealthThe Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck Everyone loves a good night of sleep. However, studies show that the majority of Americans are sleep-deprived. According to the National Sleep Foundation, adults need between 7-9 hours of sleep. The problem is that many of us are so used to the lack of sleep…
Tips for Increasing Water Intake
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck Most of us realize that we need to drink a certain amount of water daily to obtain optimal health. However, many of us fall short. Some of us are so conditioned to drinking small amounts of water that we don’t know how to squeeze in the proper amount. Before…
Daily Water Consumption Debate: What’s the Right Amount?
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The Nurturing Well by: Jill Starbuck Water makes up 60% of our body weight and is crucial for survival. In fact, we can only survive a few days without water. We lose water daily and must maintain the proper level in order for our bodies to function optimally. However, the debate about how much each…
