By TSJ on Jan 23, 2009 in Health & Medical | 0 Comments
My whole family is pretty small. When I say “small” I mean we are all short and small-framed. If you’re a female, I’d think that could be a pretty attractive trait, but I’m a 26 year old man and frankly, I am tired of being the skinny, scrawny guy. A couple of my co-workers go [...]
By TSJ on Jan 22, 2009 in Health & Medical | 0 Comments
Late last year we started working with a Kansas City IVF clinic. IVF stands for in vitro fertilization, and we are about to start the process of egg and sperm harvesting. We have been trying to have a baby for three years now. I had to take the ovulation drugs for three years, and they [...]
By TSJ on Jan 19, 2009 in Health & Medical | 0 Comments
I’ve been hearing a lot lately about using meditation to help with certain illnesses like chronic fatigue and migraines. One thing that I keep coming across is the suggestion to use biofeedback as a diagnostic tool to help direct diagnosis, control and relief of these illnesses.
Does anyone have any experience with biofeedback training? I’m wondering [...]
By TSJ on Dec 25, 2008 in Sports | 0 Comments
Whether it is softball, basketball, or soccer, joining adult leagues can offer a variety of positive and enriching experiences. The same could be said for someone who wishes to coach or manage such a team. But with the fun aspects of coaching can come some very real challenges.
Among them is the ability to ensure that [...]
By TSJ on Dec 23, 2008 in Shopping | 0 Comments
These days, new parents keep search for ways to keep baby safe and healthy from a more holistic approach.
One way to maintain healthy air in the home is purchasing a whole house air filter to keep the air free of allergens that can harm the health of their newborn infant, along with iqair healthpro replacement [...]
By TSJ on Dec 17, 2008 in Sports | 0 Comments
Contrary to popular belief, the World Anti Doping Agency does allow for exemptions for therapeutic reasons. The first is that there is an absolute and essential need for the athlete to be on human growth hormones; the second allowance is if it will not significantly increase or enhance performance; the last is if there is [...]
By TSJ on Dec 13, 2008 in Business | 0 Comments
Recycling is one of the best ways to help reduce the impact of development on the environment. Many domestic wastes simply do not decompose in many years so it is best to reuse them in some other ways.
Last week, I visited a recycling plant for an educational tour. I could not help but be amazed [...]
By TSJ on Nov 28, 2008 in Shopping | 0 Comments
If you have seen those great Next Day Blinds advertisements, then you probably wonder what the company is all about. In a short time, they have risen to the top of the heap in terms of their market share and it is all the result of some very good choices by the people who power [...]
By TSJ on Nov 24, 2008 in Shopping | 0 Comments
One of the biggest challenges that I have found since we have had children is that we have more people to buy presents for throughout the year. Back when it was just my wife and I, it was a lot easier to come up with ideas, but now with the five of us, that is [...]
By TSJ on Nov 23, 2008 in Finance | 0 Comments
In these hard economic times, I am trying to scale down my expenses where ever I can. I have eliminated many entertainment expenses and cut down on many other areas as well. Now I am trying to decide if choosing a higher deductible on my individual Florida health insurance will save me premium in the [...]