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Arthritis  "I can tell a storm is coming; my joints are telling me so..." -- Every Arthritis Sufferer That's Ever Lived! Hey Y'all I'm back from vacation and wanted to jump in on a topic that many are afflicted with on a daily basis, especially as we age or if you have a familial predisposition.  Good ole' Arth'ritis! What Exactly is Arthritis? Arthritis describes any condition that causes inflammation and pain in the joints. The inflammation is what causes the majority of the pain actually. The most common symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness, which worsen with age.  Joint inflammation happens when the immune system or damaged tissue release chemicals that cause swelling and other symptoms in a joint. People Most Affected by Arthritis Arthritis can affect people of all ages, genders, and ethnicities, but certain factors can increase the risk of developing arthritis or dictate its severity. Here are some groups of people who are commonly affe...

Causes, Relief, & Prevention  Hey Everyone!  Hope you've been enjoying your sweet and savory journey from Halloween tricks and treats to the abundant harvest period leading up to Thanksgiving. I don't know about Y'all, but I'm ready for some 'greens, beans, tomatoes, potatoes, turkey, yams, stuffin, you name it!'  That being said, this is a good time to address a "moving"  (or non-moving) topic. 😁  💩Constipation💩 It's a rather common human occurrence, especially as we age. And, while occasional constipation affects everyone from time to time, older adults are particularly susceptible to being "plugged up" due to different reasons like diet, reduced activity levels, and of course, medications.  Understanding the causes and solutions can greatly improve your digestive health. So, let's slide into it! What is Constipation? Having fewer than three bowel movements per week Stools may be hard, dry, and difficult to pass Can ...

When Letting Go is the Right Move Hey Y'all.  Let's jump right into it.  Quitting and being a "quitter" may not be as lame as we once thought. From childhood we've been conditioned to think that quitting is weak and that success comes from grit, hard work, and persevering. But is quitting really that bad of a thing?  In her book Quitting: A Life Strategy , Julia Keller explores how the Industrial Revolution shaped our negative views of quitting, linking success solely to endurance.  Curiously though, when done wisely, quitting can be just as valuable as perseverance.. Why Is Quitting So Hard? The easy answer?? It's associated with laziness, weakness, failure, etc..  To add to this, behavioral scientist Annie Duke, explains that our bias toward persistence can actually hold us back: Sunk Cost Bias – The more we invest time or money into something the harder it is to let go even when it’s no longer serving us. Fear of Judgment – We worry about what others will...