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I'm a freelance writer with more than 15 years of experience, specializing in health and wellness, real estate, and parenting

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Chowhound •

How to Find Cheap Groceries in Dallas

When your expensive tastes in food don’t match your ramen-noodle budget, you don’t have to give up in despair. If you’re able to drive a bit and have an open mind, there’s a goldmine of vegan, gluten-free, and organic food in Oak Cliff. The Grocery Clearance Center is a secret treasure trove of discount goodies, where you never know what you’re going to find. On the day I visited, I picked up a couple boxes of gluten-free cookies for $1.19 a box; I’ve bought the same brand before at Kroger for n
Healthline •

Tips for Coping with Unexpected Episodes of MDD

Major depressive disorder (MDD) can have a huge impact on your life. A bout of depression can make it difficult to get through your normal daily activities. But one of the most frustrating things about MDD is that you don’t know when an episode will strike. Even though you may expect another episode, it likely catches you off guard each time. Knowing your triggers and practicing self-care can help either prevent or minimize the effects of an episode.

An episode of MDD can seem unpredictable, bu
LIVESTRONG.COM •

My Nine-Month-Old Will Not Drink His Bottle | Livestrong.com

Feeding your baby is one of your most important jobs as a parent, and for that reason it can also be a huge source of stress if your baby won't eat. Around the age of 9 months, some babies show resistance to drinking their bottle. At this age, most babies have started eating solid foods, but should still drink from a bottle most of the time. If your baby is fighting drinking his bottle, you may be able to figure out the reasons why and solve the problem.

Sudden refusals to drink from a bottle a

7 Baby Medicine Cabinet Must Haves | Kinsa Health

Caring for a baby is a big responsibility. We know there are few things that make new moms feel more helpless than when their baby is sick. Although you have to be much more cautious about using even over-the-counter medications in babies, you want to keep them more comfortable when illness strikes. Stock your baby's medicine cabinet in advance with these 7 must-haves.

This is an over-the-counter medication and is useful for lowering fever or offering pain relief. Do not give to infants younger
LIVESTRONG.COM •

Disadvantages of an Unhealthy Diet | Livestrong.com

Unhealthy foods such as pizza, soda and cheeseburgers might taste good, but including too many of them in your diet can have negative effects on your overall health. Diets high in saturated fat and calories and low in nutrients can contribute to illness and obesity. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), if everyone adopted a healthier diet, it could prevent $71 billion in expenses associated with lost productivity, medical costs and premature deaths.

Along with sedentary lifes
LIVESTRONG.COM •

T3 and Weight Loss | Livestrong.com

Thyroid hormones regulate many body systems, including metabolism. One thyroid hormone is triiodothyroxine, also known as T3. When thyroid hormones are not in balance, certain health conditions can develop. When thyroid hormones are too low, this condition is called hypothyroidism. Thyroid medications to replace T3 and T4 can relieve some symptoms of hypothyroidism. Some patients with hypothyroidism find it easier to lose weight when they take such medications.

Medications to replace T3 are onl

7 Dallas-Fort Worth Suburbs With the Best Downtowns | neighborhoods.com

CHECK OUT MORE FROM OUR '7 DAYS OF SUBURBS' WEEK

Once a city’s central business district, downtowns were the hub of activity. Although Dallas and Fort Worth have made big investments in revitalizing their downtowns, the rest of the metroplex can seem like one endless commercial center. But you can still find charming, old-fashioned downtowns in many North Texas suburbs. Here are the places you won’t want to miss.

McKinney is part of the fast-growing corporate corridor in Collin County, but it’
Healthline •

IBS-M: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a complicated disorder. You and your friend could be diagnosed with IBS, but have very different triggers and symptoms. If you have alternating bouts of constipation and diarrhea, your subtype is mixed, also known as IBS-M.

IBS-M shares symptoms of both IBS with constipation (IBS-C) and IBS with diarrhea (IBS-D). The main difference with IBS-M is that these symptoms alternate. The symptoms present in all subtypes of IBS include:
• an urgent need to go to the ba
The Coliving Blog by Common | Resources for Shared Living •

5 reasons Crown Heights is one of NYC's most unique neighborhoods

New York City is undoubtedly one of the world’s most exciting and dynamic cities. Part of what makes NYC so unique is its diversity of dozens of individual neighborhoods, found in each of its five boroughs. One such neighborhood is the lively Crown Heights area in Brooklyn, where you’ll never run out of things to do and see.

You’ll find a lot of things to love about Crown Heights, from its relatively attainable standard of living to its thriving Caribbean culture. Read on to learn about five of
The Coliving Blog by Common | Resources for Shared Living •

5 fun ways to enjoy the winter in Seattle, Washington

Winter doesn’t usually have the best reputation. The days are shorter and the weather is colder. But that doesn’t mean that you should give up on having fun until spring returns. Seattle is a truly world-class city with so many exciting things to do that it allows you to make the best of every season.

Some things in Seattle are even better to do in the “off season” because you won’t have to battle with tourists to enjoy them. Winter in Seattle is not that cold compared to other cities, especial
The Coliving Blog by Common | Resources for Shared Living •

5 free things to do in Shaw, a vibrant Washington D.C. neighborhood

Washington, D.C. is one of the country’s most historic and vibrant cities. As the nation’s capital, some of the most brilliant and powerful people in the country live here. But even within this exciting city, there are several individual neighborhoods that serve as cultural centers and hotspots in their own right.

One of these neighborhoods is Shaw, which has a long history of being a lively place to visit and to make your home. This guide lets you explore some of the most interesting places in
Morethanglam •

Spent too much at Sephora? How to budget beauty products like a boss

Who hasn’t given into the temptation of a splurge at Sephora? It’s like those classy black-and-white stripes lure you in and you’ve spent a fortune before you know it. It’s all fun and games, until you’re looking at the budget for the rest of the month and realizing you might end up eating ramen because you can’t eat lipstick. You don’t have to give up on your makeup indulgences, but you can take a few steps to budget beauty products better.

Here’s how to budget beauty products like a boss.

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Morethanglam •

Wellness practices for better beauty sleep

Looking beautiful and feeling great both start in the same place—from how well you take care of yourself. Better beauty sleep starts with the wellness practices you make a part of your everyday life. Here are some of the best things you can do to wake up looking beautiful every morning.

Get some exercise—but not too close to bedtime

If it seems like exercise is always the answer, that’s because it has almost magical abilities to improve your health. Working up a sweat on a regular basis makes
Morethanglam •

7 superfoods for a natural glow

Whoever said that beauty’s only skin deep? What you put into your body shows on the outside and all the cosmetic highlighters in the world can’t fake a true natural glow. Clean up your diet and you’ll look so good, people will start asking if you took a vacation or if you just got a great night of sleep. But the secret to great skin is what you put into your body—here’s a cheat sheet to tell you which foods will give you that beautiful, natural glow.

Even though it’s not technically a food, you

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