Another Day In the Life of Griffin The Malamute and His 2 Senile Owners

What would a day be without a good story?  Here's my latest 2 - the life and times of 2 older people raising a malamute puppy.  Hopefully he will make it through the rest of his time with us with more hilarity.  We mean well - we just don't seem to be able to keep from letting our goofy personalities and senility get in the way!

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St. Patrick's Day Crockpot Corned Beef and Cabbage

What could be simpler than cooking corned beef and cabbage for St. Patrick's Day in the crockpot?  Just put the ingredients together and 8-12 hours later, you will have a perfectly delicious dinner at the ready.

This is a great one pot meal and so easy to put together.  It is a delicious way to cook this traditional meal and it keeps the corned beef very moist and tender.

Try it this year and see if you don't agree - this is a breeze of a way to fix the old favorite!

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Low-Fat Versus Low-Carb Diets - Which Is Better

I have to say I believe in a low-fat diet over a low-carb diet.  I know there is a lot of talk out there about how low-fat diets do nothing to aid in weight loss - but I disagree.  I think a low-fat diet combined with calorie counting (which is essential to ANY diet) is a great way to lose weight and then to maintain weight.  I also believe that the lower fat is an excellent bonus for people over 25-30 years old - and would significantly reduce many health problems and obesity in this country.

In a low-carb diet, you are forced to give up so many foods and just reintroducing them again usually spikes weight gain.  The other side effect of the low-carb diet is that when I tried this method of dieting, I did not feel good.  I felt off the entire time I was on it.  It did nothing to curb my appetite - in fact, it made it worse because I could not eat so many things!

In short, I vote for the low-fat diet over the low-carb diet - it just makes more sense on so many levels as I view the low-carb diet as a fad diet!

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What is the Healthiest Diet?

Which diet is the 'best' and which diet is the healthiest out there?  Many say the South Beach Diet has all the components for weight loss and healthy eating; however, on a recent visit with my internal medicine physician, he raised some very interesting points and gave me the best dietary tips I have ever heard. 

It is about changing your eating patterns for a lifetime, not simply losing weight for a short-lived period of time or cutting out things entirely from your diet.  It is about moderation and being able to understand the concepts of fueling your body yet not overdoing that or underdoing that - great advice and so simple!

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Flatbread Pizza Recipe - Quick and Easy

I made this recipe up after I had been out at a local restaurant and had a flatbread appetizer.  It took me a while but I finally found the exact bread that I wanted - Lavash bread which I found at Trader Joe's.  It is just the right consistency (though you can use other flatbreads or even tortillas) for my recipe and the possibilities are endless as to what you can add.  I particularly like adding fresh salmon to this one as well.

Try it - you will love it - it can be a great appetizer warm or cold - or a light dinner - or a snack.

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How to Treat Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) with Homeopathic and Naturopathic Remedies

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is classified as a cumulative trauma/repetitive use disorder.  It surprisingly hits a growing number of people though as we are a computer-driven society.  Even such things as playing a musical instrument or operating a jackhammer, however, can cause it as well.  It is never too late to learn new techniques to prevent it, treat it or cure it. 

These are homeopathic ways and naturopathic methods to treat this aggravating syndrome and hopefully avoid surgery.  It should always be kept in mind that even though surgery can be performed and the syndrome is 'cured' - it will recur and perhaps in a worsened state if the patient goes back to the activity that caused it in the first place.

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My First Massage Therapy Visit - Enter the Massage Nazi

I was not thrilled to be going to a massage therapist in the first place.  I am just too modest a person for my own good but when I finally accepted that I needed to get it done, no problem.  However, I did not realize that I was going to be having a date with the Massage Nazi!

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