Staying Connected through Illness and Improving Wellness

Technology is great in this day and age . We can connect with people we have not spoken with in years on sites like Facebook and twitter along with the many others.

Well Treatment Diaries : http://www.treatmentdiaries.com/
has taken social media to the next level for the chronically ill and also caretakers of the chronically ill. This is such a great site for people to share their experiences if they choose to help others that may be going through the same.

Please read more about Treatment Diaries below :

Living your life with a chronic condition or caring for someone with an on-going illness is perhaps one of life’s greatest challenges, demanding significant perseverance and genuine support. Whether you are a patient, caregiver, family member or advocate - doctors offer medical assistance, loved ones provide empathy for a short period - but who really understands the daily struggle and the questions you live with; “Why me?” or “What can I do to help make it stop?” or “Why won’t the pain just go away?” The answer: ONLY you and those who share your condition and experience! The good news, at Treatment Diaries, no matter what the condition or situation - YOU are no longer alone.

Treatment Diaries is a social network for people just like you who are living with or caring for someone with a chronic illness. This community is a supportive sounding board; they share your experiences, they offer advice … they care. When I began my battle with a chronic illness in 2004, just like you, I needed support that would be lasting and not temporary. Too often our circle of friends and family grow tired of our daily struggle and distance themselves from the topic of the conditions which plague us. So I created Treatment Diaries; a place where we can make connections with people facing our same challenges. It was, and still is, the best medicine I can find for on-going support and friendship in my daily struggles.

“We want people to make authentic, quality, lifelong, and if they wish anonymous connections, and inspire others to live life to the fullest, no matter what their condition.”


Please check out ABC Special Report: TreatmentDiaries and the American Cancer Society

http://www.youtube.com/user/TreatmentDiaries

Need help with getting your kids to eat more healthy?

Good Morning everyone! So how many of you have kids? and now how many of you have problems with mealtimes? I am finding this is a very common problem and esp here in our home....Times need to change with the way kids eat esp with Childhood Obesity issue that is out of control..... As I am sure you all know I have a 3 year old and we have had battles at mealtimes..mostly with what to eat.....for the longest time she would only eat a few certain things and not too many of those things would be the most healthy. She would always say "no i don't like that" when really she had never tried it...... I have read many parenting books and none of them really helped...... One day i stumbled upon something called the Calmer, Easier, Happier Parenting website http://www.calmerparenting.com/.....and our mealtimes along with many other issues we were having have all become so great......The methods that are used are so effective. They also have many other CD's to help with Please read more about the products and the Child Behavioral Expert behind this great company..... http://www.calmerparenting.com/

Thousands of parents worldwide have solved the mealtime issues with the Calmer, Easier, Happier Mealtimes strategies, which are part of the Calmer, Easier, Happier Parenting program. Noel Janis-Norton, a learning and behavior specialist, created this program more than 30 years ago. Through seminars, books, CDs and DVDs she shows how parents can get back in charge of their family’s lifestyle in a highly positive, firm and consistent way in order to bring out the best in all family members.

Parents want their children to eat more healthy foods, but they often feel frustrated because they don’t know how to achieve these important goals. So all too often parents end up urging and lecturing their children about eating healthier foods, but then they find themselves giving in and serving food that is less healthy because they know their children will eat it without a fuss. Parents need effective strategies to enable them to implement the information they learn about healthier lifestyles.

In our two-CD set, Calmer, Easier, Happier Mealtimes: How to improve mealtime behavior and get your children to eat what you want them to eat, Janis-Norton shares proven strategies, such as her “First Plate Plan”, that parents can put into practice to help their children become willing to eat and quite soon enjoy a wide variety of healthy foods. The CD set includes real stories from parents explaining how they used these strategies to transform their children's eating habits. More info on other products from Calmer, Easier, Happier Parenting.... Calmer, Easier, Happier Parenting’s area of focus is teaching practical and effective parenting skills. We produce quality parent education products—CDs, DVDs and Books that teach parents a specific set of simple skills that result in children becoming more cooperative, confident, motivated, self-reliant and considerate and parents becoming less stressed. The strategies present effective alternatives to endless reminding, repeating and nagging and are immediately effective at getting kids to be willing to cooperate the first time they are asked to do anything. Calmer Easier, Happier Parenting Core Skills CD Series, Simple skills—powerful results Learn five simple and effective techniques that solve the most frustrating aspect of parenting: getting your children to do what you ask, without complaining, the first time you ask them to do something. These skills work to help children become more cooperative, confident, motivated, self-reliant and considerate. When you put all five of the CEHP skills in this series into practice, you can positively transform family life. Parents contact us and purchase CDs or sign up for a seminar when they are fed up and frustrated with lack of listening and cooperation, and they realize that what they are doing now isn’t working (reminding, repeating, nagging, negotiating, bribing, yelling, etc.) so they are desperate for better strategies. They may be exasperated with a number of things: Morning mayhem Homework hassles Picky eating Sibling fighting TV tantrums Bedtime battles The resistance manifests itself with worrying behavior, such as whining, tantrums, resisting and refusing, disrespect towards parents and siblings, etc. It’s frequently the case that these children have a more intense, inflexible or sensitive type of temperament and the parent has become used to giving in or “tip toeing” around the child because it’s easier than dealing with the child being upset—with the tantrums, whining, frustration, anger and in some cases, physical aggression. True story: One parent called in tears, asking to purchase the CD set. She had just had a car accident. She was driving her kids to school, and her 4 year old was having a fit in the car about food he wanted (he had just eaten breakfast at home). His whining and screaming were so hard to listen to that she slammed the car in reverse in a parking lot to go back home to get him the food he wanted, and she hit another car These techniques are effective with children from age two to teens. It’s never too late to use these skills to improve behavior. They even work on spouses! I hope this all helps and until we chat again.....have a great week... K Kim Lybrand

Cut down on the Glare

Hey Everyone......
Well I am back and ready to blog........

Spring is in the air and I wanted to let you guys know about some awesome products.....

We will be heading out to the beach and many other outdoor activities. Since we are living in a technology focused world we will heading out with some of our technology products....like cell phones, laptops and gps units....Have you ever noticed when you are outside with these products you sometimes find yourself fighting the glare? Its hard to see the screen right?
Well not with this awesome product.....

Its a company called Nu Shield: www.nushield.com

Check it out..........

NuShieldTM DayVueTM Screen Protector Allows iPhone and iPod Touch Users to See the Screen Outdoors

NuShield, Inc. announces that its new DayVue antireflective film is now available to protect Apple iPhone and iPod Touch devices from sun glare and UV rays. This full screen film even allows users to wear polarized sunglasses or look at the device from an angle and still read the display.


NuShield, Inc., is pleased to announce that its new DayVue antireflective film is now available to protect Apple iPhone and iPod Touch devices from sun glare and UV rays. This full screen film even allows users to wear polarized sunglasses or look at the device from an angle and still read the display.

Unlike clear protective films currently on the market that turn into mirrors when exposed to sunlight, the NuShield DayVue cancels glare and makes it possible for the user to see the screen without having to shade the display screen. NuShield is the only manufacturer on the market today with this type of technology.

NuShield DayVue is the only screen protector of its kind that combines antireflective technology and superior scratch resistance. The film provides brightness enhancement, high contrast, high durability and high visibility that improve viewing angles. The superb glare canceling effect makes the LCD screen easy to see. The film can be cleaned normally without degrading the antireflective properties. Cleaning liquids will not damage the film.

NuShield DayVue is ideally suited for use in outdoor light where sun glare interferes with the clear viewing of the LCD screen. This film has been tested successfully with other devices such as cell phones, SmartPhones, digital cameras, PC tablets, auto GPS systems, laptops, and other consumer or industrial electronic devices.

NuShield DayVue has a slight adhesive backing which holds the film on the screen. This allows for installation on flat LCD screen surfaces. The film filters out 99% of UV light from reaching the screen or reflecting back to the eyes. The NuShield film is also abrasion and chemical resistant and provides a high degree of clarity and a non-reflective surface.

NuShield films have been designed to work with LCD screens for an extended period of time without any distortion to the image. NuShield is made of a super thin, durable plastic manufactured using a patented technology

see you soon....


Kim
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Refresh Your Skin Pumpkin Enzyme Peel Happy Halloween

Hello Everyone.....

Well its that time of year again....Halloween and then the Holidays are right around the corner!
We all could take better care of our skin esp...During the Holidays we are attending some parties, family gatherings etc.....and we always want to look our very best.....

Well here is a great product and its so fitting for this time of the year. (Fall)

This product is called Pumpkin Enzyme Peel http://www.smbessentials.com/skin-care/peels-masks-polishes/pumpkin-enzyme-peel-10-1-3-oz.html

This high performing and very concentrated nutrient-rich pumpkin enzyme peel nourishes skin while enzymes decongest pores. An excellent treatment for all skin types. Its 100% Natural Fruit Acid Formula created from Nutrient-Rich Pumpkin is extremely rich in Vitamin A, as well as a host of other vitamins and minerals AND smells truly delicious. This intensive therapy results in healthier looking skin - which adds up to a more vibrant complexion!

Please check out this product and there are many other great products at http://www.lotusmoon.biz/

I hope everyone has a great Halloween!
happy Trick or Treating!


Kim

Have a Million Dollar Yard!

Hello everyone.....

It is so tough to have that beautiful lush yard.......You have to spend lots of time and money on water to mention the amount of water that is wasted on watering the yard.

Check out this company: Its called New Grass....http://www.newgrass.com/

Yes folks it is artificial turf: but it looks so real and its safe for your animals and kids!

This is not only perfect for a Yard but great if you have a roof top terrace or patio....and better yet: You can use the grass for decoration on the wall in your house....This actually looks great and very modern......

Please read more below on this great company:

Synthetic grass is NewGrass™ http://www.newgrass.com/The artificial grass solution when water conservation and being eco-friendly are as important as having a green lawn year-round.NewGrass is the 100% eco-friendly alternative grass solution that is green in every sense of the word. We offer not only the look and feel of real grass, but we're eco-friendly, water wise, safe for children and pets and applicable in any landscaping situations, including those in which natural turf can't grow or is difficult to maintain.To replace existing natural turf that a homeowner or business has needed to re-seed or re-sod year after year, wasting time, money and water, or in new construction – residential or commercial - that is choosing a water-wise, eco-friendly, year-round alternative to turf grass.

Here are some questions and answers that can help to understand what New Grass is all about!

Q: How can a synthetic lawn be good for the environment? Isn't it the opposite of eco-friendly?A: NewGrass aids in water conservation because it does need watering. It is environmentally friendly because it never needs fertilizer or poisons for insect control, which eliminates runoff into local water supplies, and it's safe for pets and children. Finally, we'll take up and properly dispose of any lawn we install at the end of its useful life.

Q: How does NewGrass work with existing landscaping, such as trees and flowering bushes?A: One of the great things about NewGrass is that it's so natural-looking it fits in perfectly with any existing landscaping, from trees and shrubs to rock gardens and rock borders. It's immune to the chemicals needed to keep swimming pools clean or pet kennels sanitary, so it's perfect landscaping those areas, too.

Q: How is NewGrass® installed?The best way to have NewGrass® installed is by an authorized NewGrass® installer or distributor. But in brief, any existing sod or turf is removed and a fine crushed gravel is laid down, leveled and compacted. The NewGrass® is placed over this. It's nailed through its backing, around the lawns edges (the nails practically disappear and have never come up unintentionally), and its seams are cemented using carpet glue or similar. Finally, we apply an infill of silica sand or GreenFill to weight the lawn and help the blades stand up and look great.

Have a great day!

Kim

Re-awaken the energy centers of your Body!

Happy Sunday!

My family is moving a week from Today. We are all very exicted about our move back down to Sunny South Florida.

With moving comes stress and being very tired......This is a time when we should educate ourselves on how to Re awaken the energy centers of our Body.......

There is a great company called Golden Earth: http://www.goldenearth.net/

Golden Earth was created by Elizabeth Golden to bring wellness to personal care products and the people on our planet. Elizabeth is an Aromatherapist and the "nose" for Golden Earth products. She is passionate about creating products that inspire wellness and make people feel good!

The product that is really helping me with relaxation in this time of stress and moving is the Golden Earth Chakra Wellness Therapy.

Re-awaken the energy centers of the body by using precious essential oil blends infused with crystals from the Earth. Chakras are spinning vortices of energy located throughout the mid-line of the body. These energy centers become weakened from absorbing and transmuting energies from the universe, people and the planet. Renew and balance the chakras with essential oils that are specially designed to heal and energize the chakras.

This product has helped me in so many ways and I would encourage everyone to check it out!

http://www.goldenearth.net/osc/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=28&products_id=43

Have a great afteroon and we will chat soon!

Kim

Drowning Prevention

Water safety and drowning prevention experts Mindy York and Marlene Bloom, co-founders of the Baby Otter Swim School in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, have produced a DVD (Ten Minutes For Life) to help put a stop to deaths due to drowning. Through this informative DVD, they hope to help save lives throughout the U.S. and across the globe.

The DVD teaches layers of protection around the pool and home. Educating viewers on the layers of protection needed to prevent drowning, the DVD is available for purchase online at http://www.babyotterswimschool.com/ It is also included in classes taught at the Baby Otter Swim School. (Ft Lauderdale, FL)

Although more children die from drowning in the U.S. than from deaths caused by guns, the drowning epidemic is taken much less seriously. As a result, most families do not realize the importance of water safety and drowning prevention, until it is to late. York was one of the lucky ones.

“Without the proper precautions, a child can drown so quickly. All it takes is looking away for a few seconds,” says York. “Twenty-two years ago my daughter was found unconscious at the bottom of a pool. She was resuscitated, but was just seconds from becoming another statistic.”

The Baby Otter Swim School works with children and adults from 10-months old to senior citizens, teaching its unique 5-day method, Turn, Kick, Reach. A nonprofit has been established for this program, to make sure that all children learn these skills, and their parents receive the DVD. At the present time, the organization is raising awareness and money to help every child in this country.

Among the celebrities singing the praises of the Baby Otter Swim School, the Turn, Kick, Reach method and the DVD, are actress Gwyneth Paltrow and professional NBA player, Keyon Dooling, whose children attended Baby Otter. Florida Marlins executive and former Major League Baseball player, Andre “the Hawk” Dawson, who was taught how to swim by Baby Otter at age 50, has joined the school’s mission to raise money and awareness for all children. http://www.babyotterswimschool.com/fund/fund.html

This is something all parents should check out!

Keep your kids safe!

Kim