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May 4, 2017 By Alison Hector 8 Comments

Is it time for a conversation about constipation?

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What constipation symptoms are you experiencing? If your time on the porcelain throne is less than pleasant due to constipation, chances are you’re dealing with digestive upset that shows up as: Infrequent bowel movements; Bloating; Rabbit pellet-type stool; Straining to pass stool; Flatulence; Stomach pain; and Incomplete evacuation. Think about it: you eat daily, so […]

April 20, 2017 By Alison Hector 4 Comments

Five small steps that lead to big health wins

So, 2017 was to be your year to make changes to your health.  How are those big health wins going so far?  Guess what?  We’re already in April!  What wellness goals do you really want to achieve, and how are you going to achieve them?  My tagline for Healthy Woman, Happy Woman is “Small Lifestyle […]

April 6, 2017 By Alison Hector 16 Comments

Your spring kitchen cleanup: here’s how to get it started

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More than any other season, spring energizes me to make a fresh start.  Where better to begin than with a spring kitchen cleanup!   I’m going to wear two hats today: health coach and professional organizer.  Clutter can keep us from living our healthiest, happiest lives, so the first step in this spring kitchen cleanup is decluttering.  In nutrition […]

March 23, 2017 By Alison Hector 8 Comments

Here’s to a healthy, happy mouth!

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Few experiences are more painful than toothaches and mouth-related problems, so a healthy, happy mouth is probably high on everyone’s list of best hygiene goals.  And why not?  Think about it:  digestion begins in the mouth, so what better area to focus on to keep illness at bay! According to the World Health Organization, “60–90% of school […]

March 9, 2017 By Alison Hector 4 Comments

So you’re STILL awake; what’s next?

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In the last blog post, we looked at six morning practices that can lead to a healthier, happier life.  So… I presume you’re still awake; what’s next?  Here are the other six of my Delightful Dozen morning practices that I promised to share. Weigh in I’d love for everyone to weigh daily, but most people […]

February 23, 2017 By Alison Hector 8 Comments

Okay, so you’re awake. What do you do next?

Okay… so you’re awake at the crack of dawn and have a demanding day ahead of you.  What do you do next? Dash into the shower, pull on the cleanest outfit within reach, grab some coffee, and rush, half-awake, to work?   Attend to the details of getting the kids ready so that you all can get out of […]

February 9, 2017 By Alison Hector 14 Comments

Six tips for a naturally healthier you

Sometimes I think that God uses my health challenges so that others can benefit from my struggles. I’ve been through enough  (fibrocystic disease, hysterectomy, upper respiratory infections, adrenal fatigue, depression, pityriasis rosea, osteoporosis, irritable bowel syndrome) that I’ve been forced to look beyond conventional medicine for cures for many ailments.  I know what it’s like to […]

January 25, 2017 By Alison Hector 4 Comments

What does the Healthy Woman, Happy Woman look like?

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I’ve been thinking about what it takes to be a Healthy Woman, Happy Woman (HWHW).  Well, I SHOULD be thinking about it, given that that’s the name I’ve given to my brand. 😉 We women have so many demands placed on us that we sometimes lose sight of ourselves and our most intrinsic needs.  I […]

January 23, 2014 By Alison Hector 36 Comments

Not fitting in

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I’m in January mode:  a bit mellow after the holidays but abuzz with dreams and hopes that I’m eager to see realized.  With those dreams and hopes comes a putting on of the “big girl pants”:  paying attention to and acting decisively on matters about which I’ve been lax or disinterested.  Like creating a will […]

February 9, 2012 By Alison Hector Leave a Comment

Five products I’d endorse for free

Some items are so beautiful/useful/handy/inventive that you just can’t get enough of them. Here are my top five products I’d endorse for free; the list is subject to change because I’m always on the lookout for new  stuff.  And no, I am not affiliated with any of these products. Butler Bag by Jen Groover   […]

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