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Yoga

Restore, Relax – Yoga

Someone asked me the other day what type of yoga I practice. I paused and responded “It depends on the day”. Am I in the mood for a gymnastics-like class filled with hand stands and tricks? Do I feel like going to a rigorous hot…

Punching

When A Parent Encourages Physical Violence…

I feel like lately it’s common to hear stories on the news about parents who get in the middle of their teens arguments. Recently, a father from Florida was caught on video encouraging his 16 year old son to physically hurt the boy his son…

PCOS Blog

Pretty Common Ovary Situation

Is it Polycystic Ovary Syndrome? Or should PCOS stand for: Pretty Common Ovary Situation? I’m not exactly sure who decided to make acronyms out of the many medical terms that are used today. Perhaps because I’m in the medical field I take a lot of…

Studying

Vacationing… or Studying?

My spring vacation is here and I’m very excited because it means that I’m one step closer to summer vacation. Even though I only get one week of vacation, I can catch up on some much needed sleep and enjoy the break from school; especially…

Teen Mom

MTV’s Teen Mom

Have you ever seen MTV’s show Teen Mom? If you haven’t, you’re missing out big time. This show looks into the lives of teenage girls between the ages of 16 and 18 who have gotten pregnant and now have to deal with school, becoming an adult…

Front Row Seats for Thin Girls Only?

Did you hear about what happened with the American Idol fan? Recently I read about 19-year-old Ashley Kauffman who bought tickets (along with some of her friends) to see a taping of American Idol. Ashley and her friends were excited because they arrived at the American Idol set…

Clouds and Sun

Boston Weather Woes

Hey guys, is it just me or does it still feel like winter outside? Spring officially started over a week ago, but here in Boston, it still feels cold. I’m sure everyone up north is sick of the cold and is anxiously waiting for the temperature…

Meningitis Vaccine

Bacterial Meningitis – It’s Serious

A 21 year old student at Franklin Pierce University died last Tuesday night of bacterial meningitis. Meningitis is the swelling of the brain and spinal cord membranes. It can be caused by both a virus and a bacterium. The cause of the disease and what…

Tooth Whitening

Tooth Whitening – An Obsession?

A friend of mine recently had their teeth whitened by their dentist, and despite sensitivity, discomfort, and possible damage to tooth enamel, it seems like many people are having this procedure done. Maybe it’s an effort to mimic the unearthly white teeth that celebrities have, or…

Dealing With Your Mom's Boyfriend

Dealing With Your Mom’s Boyfriend

Has your mom ever dated a guy that you despised, or who made you wonder why she was even attracted to him in the first place? Well my mom has. Recently I’ve been thinking about this particular subject, and I think it’s true that a lot of…