I have an on-going relationship with back pain. There are several factors that contribute to my back pain. I was born with congenital hips and wore a brace for the first year of my life. I have scoliosis or curvature of the spine. I have a spina bifida or unformed disk in my lower back. I also have several slipped or herniated disks. I haven't seen a physician or caregiver for my back for about eight years now, and I believe that arthritis has begun to take hold in my neck and lower back. I don't want to spend the money to prove or disprove my theory. I'm also eerily OCD, Type A, etc. Here are ways that I've found to slow down, relax and heal. Read more
tell the tale. Here are some tips that work for me. 
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Holiday Stress Busters: How to Stay Healthy and Sane During the Seasonal Rush "Life is hectic, especially during the holiday season." How many times have you heard that. Holiday candles are beautiful, but not when burned at both ends. Feeling like your holiday candle just might burn out? Try these sanity-saving tips. 
Causes of Tiredness and Exhaustion in School-Aged Children I've been a teacher in various educational settings for over 25 years. There's an increasing and alarming trend among school age children: tired, sleepy, lethargic children who can't pay attention in class. Why is 'Sleep student syndrome' so prevalent? 
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