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Wake-Up Call : Round Two
As it turns out I did not learn my lesson the first time around... On my most recent business trip out to the West Coast I had the distinct pleasure of getting another deep vein blood clot in my left leg on a non-stop flight from Boston to Seattle. Having gone through this unfortunate experience three years prior I followed all recommended preventive measures during the flight; isle and extra legroom seat, stayed properly hydrated, walked around numerous times during the flight, and wore … [Read More...]
Nasal Irrigation…Why not write about this?
It's that time of year again! You know the time where the sounds of coughing, sneezing and sniffling combine into a rhythmic symphony that seemingly has no end and more tissues are used each day than I care to count. If the inevitable seasonal cold or delightful allergies don't get you then consider yourself one of lucky ones and you can stop reading now (please don't), because this probably doesn't apply to you. I personally have dealt with nasal congestion due to severe allergies and … [Read More...]
Life on the Road…Making Progress not Perfection
When I began traveling extensively for work I had high aspirations of making the whole experience positive in a variety of areas ranging from career to health. One of those categories was realize right off the bat, but the second was elusive until this week. Traveling for work can be a great opportunity to gain exposure within a large organization as well as discover where your strengths and weaknesses are within the workplace, but in regards to health I like I am sure many others struggled … [Read More...]
Wagon(s) are harder to get back on than they appear…
Bad News: I have be traveling consistently for the past 6 weeks and thus far my attempts to get back on the health/wellness wagons have been an epic failure. (insert disappointed and frowny face here) I actually gained 4-5 lbs, which was about the weight that I wanted to reduce during that time period. Good News: This is a new week and I have made some positive changes, which include the following: The majority of my diet has been Paleo or Paleo-esque with the exception of a rather … [Read More...]
