Week two begins with flecks of pain....

How I feel is complicated -sore but excited. 

I should first say thank you!!  Many of you took the time to cruise over to my weight loss blog http://www.myfamilycompass.com/beckys-journey-to-thin to scope out the pictures.  Embarrassing as they are,  I am over that fear and glad I did it.  I encountered 5 people in person this week.  I was greeted with hugs of support, words of encouragement, and all together positive remarks about what I am doing.  So I no longer feel it is absurd.  In a bizarre way, it brings you closer to me.  And I like that!

This week has been laced with sleepless night (gratis Addie), busy days, sore muscles, diet change, but being accountable has pushed me to make my goals and

EHR security- Kate

In my last article, I spoke about what the Electronic Health Record was and what one of the benefits of this new system is. Now we need to discuss how secure it is moving from a paper system to an electronic system.

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Massage Therapy...taking care of you - Eve Keen LMT

Many people have questions about massage therapy. What is it? Why should I get one? Will my insurance pay for it? Here are some answers to your questions.

What is massage therapy? Massage therapy is a type of manual body work. Our scope of practice covers manipulation of soft tissues through a variety of hands-on strokes and/or stretching techniques. We cannot do any forceful manipulation of the spine or prescribe medications. We can make

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Electronic Health Records- Kate

What exactly is an Electronic Health Record, or E H R, and why do I care? Electronic Health Records is the fancy way of saying that the health care system will be using computers to document and administer their work. President Obama has made it one of his goals to institute and promote the electronic health record during his administration. Most hospitals in the United States have already, or will be soon moving away from the old paper system to a computerized charting system.

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The Dirt on Clean (Part 3) - Shane Schoengarth

The solution to this problem is simple. You can keep your home clean and healthy by choosing to use non-traditional cleaning products, and if you don’t have faith in what you are getting when you are trying to buy ‘green’, make your own. It is inexpensive and easy. I, myself have made my own products. I have found that some work just as well, if not better than the chemical ones. I actually

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