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Sedation Dentistry: Trying It Out
I have an ugly history with dentistry. When I was a young child, I barely brushed my teeth. My mother would ask, “Did you brush your teeth?” I would lie, “Yup.” And then I ended up with 7 cavities. During one of the fillings, I experienced excruciating nerve pain. The dentist kept giving me more shots of Novocain, but the pain persisted. And now I hate the dentist and go once every seven years. That’s why I’m trying sedation dentistry. Have you heard of it?
Sedation dentistry is where they use anesthesia to help calm any anxiety you might have about dental work. Remember that horrible filling that caused … Read More
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DIY Treadmill Desk: It Actually Works!
My metabolism feels like it’s slowing down now that I’ve passed the 40-year mark. Maybe it’s not actually my metabolism. It might just be that I’m struggling to fit in regular exercise! Regardless, I had the idea that a treadmill desk might be a relatively easy way to fit in some extra exercise each day. I searched for treadmill desk options. The price quickly sent me down the DIY route. I’m excited to report that my DIY treadmill desk actually works!
I bought a relatively inexpensive treadmill several years ago. All of the desk add-ons I found were out of my price range. To make it more difficult, my treadmill … Read More
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Healing from Miscarriage: Ideas and Strategies
This summer marks seven years since my miscarriage. I still mention it and bring it into conversation (even with strangers) as often as I comfortably can. In my opinion, miscarriage isn’t talked about enough. Statistics show that it happens with up to 1 out of every 4 pregnancies. In addition to miscarriage, there are many people struggling with infertility. I personally find that it’s comforting to share our difficulties with one another. I put together a free downloadable about healing from miscarriage in case it’s helpful for you or anyone you know. (Note: It’s two pages, even though the preview shows one.)
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