tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327101923251499493Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:46:03 +0000General HealthFoodOHSucker SpeaksNatural HealthExerciseSeriesReviewsSpiritual/Mental HealthMusingsWeight Loss/NutritionAlternative/Holistic MedicineOHSucker FavoriteBlack (African American)Kids HealthOHSucker WeeklyPower PopsReader FavoriteNatural HairVegetarianHerbologyContestsReviews, Topics and Musings of a Self Proclaimed Sucker for All Things Health.http://onehealthysucker.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (~OHSucker~)Blogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327101923251499493.post-3643645526458064597Sun, 20 Jun 2010 02:26:00 +00002010-06-19T22:26:49.347-04:00OHSucker Speaks Guess what ya'll? I have a new gig!! I'm now the Hartford Natural Family Living Examiner for Examiner.com! I'll be posting topics on everything from natural hair to natural cooking. From natural crafts for kids to natural beauty products. I'm gonna have A LOT of fun with this. C'mon over and join me!http://onehealthysucker.blogspot.com/2010/06/hartford-natural-family-living-examiner.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (~OHSucker~)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327101923251499493.post-3579700878702810406Fri, 18 Jun 2010 13:11:00 +00002010-06-18T09:11:12.054-04:00OHSucker Speaks Ready, Set, Ok... I'm back, I'm back, now whatchu think about that? (that's my best cheerleader impression. I wish you could see me but you'll just have to imagine this one.) This has been an extremely long hiatus. But I have to tell you, the emails, comments and page views have really touched me. I've had more than one reader tell me they would really like to see me return to the blogospherehttp://onehealthysucker.blogspot.com/2010/06/one-healthy-sucker-returns.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (~OHSucker~)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327101923251499493.post-7179947408367630534Wed, 08 Aug 2007 13:03:00 +00002008-11-12T22:43:21.968-05:00ContestsMusingsOHSucker Speaks So I told you yesterday how good it feels to give...Remember? In the spirit of giving and to experience even more of the good vibrations, OHSucker's having its own "Feel Good" Contest. Because Soldiers' Angels and the We Stuff 4 Soldiers Project are close to my heart, my contest is centered around supporting them! YAY! Here's what's going down:Spread the word about the We Stuff 4 Soldiers http://onehealthysucker.blogspot.com/2007/08/spirit-of-giving-contest.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (~OHSucker~)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327101923251499493.post-3586993101443797935Tue, 07 Aug 2007 15:50:00 +00002008-11-12T22:43:22.078-05:00General HealthMusingsOHSucker Speaks Have you ever heard someone say doing things for others makes you feel better? Or maybe doing good makes you a better person? I have and I do! One of the charities I'm involved with is Soldiers' Angels. SA is an all volunteer 501 (c)(3) non profit organization that supports our military members (including Veterans) and their families during and after their deployments.As an Angel I've adopted a http://onehealthysucker.blogspot.com/2007/08/do-some-good.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (~OHSucker~)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327101923251499493.post-8630879498947265601Mon, 06 Aug 2007 13:41:00 +00002008-11-12T22:43:22.265-05:00OHSucker SpeaksSeriesSpiritual/Mental Health Since we're still working on the Mental aspect of the Total Living Routine, I wanted to share with you one of my mentors from afar. Ladies and Gentlemen, I present to you the "Pitbull of Personal Development", Larry Winget! (insert crowd applause and cheering). For those of you who don't know who he is, let me have the pleasure of telling you. He's one of the most real people you'll ever have http://onehealthysucker.blogspot.com/2007/08/why-i-love-larry-winget.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (~OHSucker~)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327101923251499493.post-4639100346944975845Fri, 03 Aug 2007 16:54:00 +00002008-11-12T22:43:22.590-05:00General HealthSeriesSpiritual/Mental Health Part of the "Can You Afford Health" SeriesOriginally my plan was to give you the information all in one post to assist you with how to "Develop Your Total Living Routine". However, as I began writing, I realized that I would be doing a disservice to you by cramming it all into one post. For one, it would have been too long. For another, it wouldn't have given you time to digest the pieces and http://onehealthysucker.blogspot.com/2007/08/develop-your-total-living-routine.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (~OHSucker~)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327101923251499493.post-5850593934816050561Thu, 02 Aug 2007 13:52:00 +00002008-11-12T22:43:22.748-05:00General HealthSeriesSpiritual/Mental HealthHow much is your health worth to you? I'm hoping that you'll say priceless. In fact, I'm willing to bet most of you will say priceless. But are you just saying that to have something to say? To conform to what you think others are saying or want you to say?I can't count how many times someone has said "I want to be healthy" on their way to the fast food spot. Or "I need to get more exercise" http://onehealthysucker.blogspot.com/2007/08/can-you-afford-health-pt-1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (~OHSucker~)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327101923251499493.post-820571128710901897Tue, 31 Jul 2007 07:28:00 +00002008-11-12T22:43:22.833-05:00FoodGeneral HealthNatural HealthI'm sure many of you have been told from an early age that carrots improve your eyesight because of the beta carotene. Well that's not entirely true. Even though carrots ARE a prime source of beta carotene. It's the beta carotene that, when consumed in excess rather than moderation, can cause more harm than good.You see, your body converts carotene into Vitamin A. Vitamin A is a top player in eyehttp://onehealthysucker.blogspot.com/2007/07/eye-on-carrots.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (~OHSucker~)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327101923251499493.post-1125368419697932061Wed, 30 May 2007 06:13:00 +00002008-11-12T22:43:22.981-05:00ExerciseFoodReviewsI'm sure you've heard by now that Coca Cola has purchased the Center for Responsible Hydration aka Glaceau. What in the world is a "glaceau"? They're the makers of VitaminEnergy, SmartWater, FruitWater and my absolute favorite drink in the world...VitaminWater.If you haven't tried VitaminWater, I encourage you to give it a sip...or guzzle...whichever you prefer. Why? This is one of the most http://onehealthysucker.blogspot.com/2007/05/theres-something-in-water.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (~OHSucker~)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327101923251499493.post-5540982720007221257Tue, 29 May 2007 08:01:00 +00002008-11-12T22:43:23.145-05:00FoodVegetarianContrary to popular belief, pizza is actually one of the healthier take out foods. That's a good thing for me especially since I love me some pizza. YUM! With so many varieties, I'm willing to bet you can eat pizza everyday for a year and not have the same combination twice.For healthier pizza choices you want to stay close to loads of veggies, no extra cheese (as hard as that is), shrimp, clams,http://onehealthysucker.blogspot.com/2007/05/thatsa-mighty-good-pizza.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (~OHSucker~)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327101923251499493.post-7696496562880180519Sun, 27 May 2007 07:35:00 +00002008-11-12T22:43:23.340-05:00OHSucker SpeaksSpiritual/Mental HealthI've been gone for a while I know. But I'm back and in full effect. Check out my b-boy stance. Oh wait you can't see me. Ok just use your imagination. *CHEESE*While on my hiatus I've been getting other businesses off the ground and my focus has been elsewhere to be quite honest. I've received quite a few emails from the best readers in the blogosphere (you of course!) telling me in no uncertain http://onehealthysucker.blogspot.com/2007/05/be-youyoure-best.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (~OHSucker~)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327101923251499493.post-1771050271416781770Thu, 10 May 2007 15:27:00 +00002008-11-12T22:43:23.511-05:00General HealthOHSucker FavoriteOHSucker SpeaksProblogger's Group Project really has had some good submissions (including mine if I say so myself) Believe it or not quite a few of them had something to do with health. I'm posting my favorites here. In the spirit of the Top 5 here are my Top 5 Health Inspired Top Fives:5 Cool Things You Can Do With Your DNAGet Fit&Sexy While BloggingTop 5 Healthy Relaxation TechniquesTop 5 Special Health http://onehealthysucker.blogspot.com/2007/05/top-5-health-inspiried-top-fives.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (~OHSucker~)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327101923251499493.post-2869161718714979399Tue, 08 May 2007 07:15:00 +00002008-11-12T22:43:23.907-05:00General HealthOHSucker FavoriteOHSucker SpeaksWeight Loss/NutritionThere as so many reasons to actually work from home (something I have the privilege of doing), I had trouble only picking five. Okay, I know there are some of you out there who think that the only reason I had trouble picking five was because I love to run my mouth. My response? So what? *CHEESE* Enough stalling, here's what you've been waiting for:Top 5 Reasons Working From Home Improves Your http://onehealthysucker.blogspot.com/2007/05/5-reasons-to-work-from-home-or-call-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (~OHSucker~)8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327101923251499493.post-3546011605998463789Mon, 07 May 2007 07:17:00 +00002008-11-12T22:43:24.130-05:00General HealthFor the past couple days I've been thinking about being prepared in an emergency. I gave myself a test of my own making and realized I barely knew what to have in my emergency kit. I knew the important things such as beef jerky (I prefer the healthy jerky), first aid kit, flashlight with batteries and water. I'd forgotten clothes, plastic garbage bags and needing to pack my items in a water http://onehealthysucker.blogspot.com/2007/05/be-boy-scouteven-if-youre-girl.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (~OHSucker~)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327101923251499493.post-7295394776334849188Thu, 03 May 2007 05:31:00 +00002008-11-12T22:43:24.315-05:00FoodGeneral HealthReviewsApparently, I'm late since I'm just finding out about a couple donuts on the market that are proclaimed to be healthy/good for you. You know me, I had to dive in and find out all that I could about these delicious little bits of healthy goodness.First on the list is the Whole Wheat Glazed Donut from Krispy Kreme. I know, I know, you're salivating at the thought of a Krispy Kreme donut that may http://onehealthysucker.blogspot.com/2007/05/me-want-healthy-donutmmmm.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (~OHSucker~)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327101923251499493.post-7730453558021046651Wed, 02 May 2007 05:15:00 +00002008-11-12T22:43:24.389-05:00FoodGeneral HealthInsomnia has many causes including stress, depression, over excitement, overeating too late too close to bedtime and jet lag. Another cause may be just plain old nosiness, being afraid you'll miss something. But I don't know if that's scientific enough to be an "on the record" cause.If you're one of the many people who suffer from insomnia, you know how hard it is to fall asleep and stay asleep. http://onehealthysucker.blogspot.com/2007/05/what-to-eat-when-you-cant-sleep.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (~OHSucker~)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327101923251499493.post-8357289061896247539Mon, 30 Apr 2007 06:55:00 +00002007-04-30T03:26:08.164-04:00MusingsOHSucker SpeaksI could go on and on about the great site that is Truth & Opinion. The dedication to quality and willingness to help others grow their sites AND have an opinion in the world is something that isn't always seen in today's net world. As you can probably tell from the title of this post, I've been tagged again by BigRayvin of TO. This post is my "purchased" ticket on the MyBlogLog Express. CHOOOOO http://onehealthysucker.blogspot.com/2007/04/to-strikes-again-mybloglog-train.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (~OHSucker~)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327101923251499493.post-346919355518242876Sun, 29 Apr 2007 18:42:00 +00002008-11-12T22:43:24.531-05:00Black (African American)General HealthWeight Loss/NutritionWhen considering who takes their health the least seriously, you'll hear more than a few people say Blacks are in the lead in that area. Personally, I'm of the mind that while there could be some truth there, we're actually making strides to become healthier.What you're finding now in Black Americans is a generation that is benefiting from the many health strides that have been made over the http://onehealthysucker.blogspot.com/2007/04/top-5-issues-in-black-health.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (~OHSucker~)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327101923251499493.post-1769988532372104768Sun, 29 Apr 2007 17:46:00 +00002008-11-12T22:43:24.716-05:00Alternative/Holistic MedicineSeriesAs you know the "Healthy Job Spotlight" focuses on health related jobs that are not the "common" jobs one would think about when considering a career in the health field. Today's spotlight shines on the Neuromuscular Therapists of the world.What exactly is Neuromuscular Therapy? Buckland Massage & Neuromuscular Center defines Neuromuscular Therapy as a specialized form of manual therapy. The http://onehealthysucker.blogspot.com/2007/04/healthy-job-spotlight-neuromuscular.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (~OHSucker~)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327101923251499493.post-7383986681352558336Thu, 26 Apr 2007 03:47:00 +00002008-11-12T22:43:24.862-05:00ExerciseGeneral HealthAmerica is overweight. Yep, we already knew that. Larger portions and more moving away from natural foods has quite a bit to do with it. Another contributing factor in my opinion is the fact that we're working more, exercising less and sleeping less (oh you didn't know insomnia is a contributing factor to being overweight? Yep it sure is...especially when you're up in the middle of the night http://onehealthysucker.blogspot.com/2007/04/workplace-fitness.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (~OHSucker~)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327101923251499493.post-774849395025496381Wed, 25 Apr 2007 20:28:00 +00002008-11-12T22:43:25.215-05:00FoodReviewsSeriesHave you ever said this to yourself (or someone else) "I'd love to eat healthier, but I'm just too busy"? Great! This post is just for you.For me, eating healthier has become a normal routine in my life, without me even realizing it. My brother and I joked about this a few weeks ago saying that growing up without a lot of money pretty much dictated a healthier eating menu. That's not to say that http://onehealthysucker.blogspot.com/2007/04/health-myth-im-too-busy-to-eat-healthy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (~OHSucker~)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327101923251499493.post-8534656203450479821Wed, 25 Apr 2007 00:52:00 +00002008-11-12T22:43:25.405-05:00MusingsOHSucker SpeaksSpiritual/Mental HealthBigRayvin of Truth & Opinion has sent out a meme to a few elite bloggers. Guess who made the list? Yep you guessed it...lil' ol healthy me! So according to the good ol' meme I'm posting my Reading list for the year one book a month for the next 12 months. Now since I'm an avid reader anyway, this list is going to be a bit of a challenge because if you read BigRayvin's post I get the impression http://onehealthysucker.blogspot.com/2007/04/meme-reading-elite-12.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (~OHSucker~)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327101923251499493.post-810937626293317666Tue, 24 Apr 2007 05:24:00 +00002008-11-12T22:43:25.551-05:00FoodNatural HealthReviewsVegetarianDuring my search for post worthy topics, I came across a little site that sure enough packed a wallop of information. What site was it? It was none other than BellyBytes.com. This site gives you a great wealth of information without being "showy" in its presentation. Upon arriving you may even be tempted to just skip over it. STOP!! Step away from the mouse... Trust me, you'll learn more in a fewhttp://onehealthysucker.blogspot.com/2007/04/bellybytescom-says-its-all-about-food.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (~OHSucker~)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327101923251499493.post-3684587666011328830Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:34:00 +00002008-11-12T22:43:25.643-05:00OHSucker WeeklyIt's that time again ya'll! Our week in review and a little glimpse of what's to come for this week. YAY!!Ok, last week was an extremely busy week for me so in order to get all posts in as I promised, I posted two topics today. But that's ok right? Thank you, my beloved readers...what would I do without you? Being that I had the "two posts today" overlap, our week in review will look a little http://onehealthysucker.blogspot.com/2007/04/ohsucker-weekly-3rd-edition.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (~OHSucker~)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1327101923251499493.post-158338634874123115Sun, 22 Apr 2007 23:55:00 +00002008-11-12T22:43:25.747-05:00OHSucker SpeaksThis past week we "witnessed" a horrific tragedy when a gunman killed over 30 innocent people on the Virginia Tech campus. Many of us were deeply saddened by this event. We've expressed grief and offered condolences and support to those directly impacted. We've also recognized that the victims include those whose lives were taken and those that remain to mourn the loss of those lives.So tell me http://onehealthysucker.blogspot.com/2007/04/michael-vick-criticized.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (~OHSucker~)0