Health

By Shannon Gurnee
In Health
Feb 21st, 2014
2 Comments
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Everyone knows that becoming an elite athlete requires an amazing amount of dedication to physical exercise, sports medicine care, and diet. However, have you ever considered the impact that cavities and overall poor dental health could have on your athletic performance? A 2013 study found that poor oral health had a negative impact on the […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Health
Feb 14th, 2014
3 Comments
6167 Views
Growing up, I had crooked teeth and my smile was something I felt self-conscious about. It was in high school when I got braces and did everything I was supposed to so that the end result would be a beautiful smile. People who want to achieve a brighter smile but have missing teeth may replace […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Beauty
Feb 10th, 2014
16 Comments
4649 Views
Last week, Arleena and I climbed a mountain – literally – we climb a freaking mountain!!!  In all my years since I’ve lived here on the Central Coast, I’ve always looked at Bishop’s Peak saying, “one day, I’ll hike up that mountain.” And I cannot even tell you how accomplished I feel for completing that […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In California
Feb 4th, 2014
7 Comments
4158 Views
I must say that I was pleasantly surprised with this past week’s hike.  Arleena chose for us to hike the Stenner Creek Trail; I think mostly due to being one of the closer and shorter trails on our list. In the foothills of the Santa Lucia Mountains near Cal Poly, the Stenner Creek Trail is […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Health
Feb 2nd, 2014
0 Comments
2028 Views
Getting therapy after a sports injury can be very beneficial to an athlete. It is easy to learn more here in the United States than it is anywhere else. Many sports injuries can be healed much quicker at a nearby urgent care center. For the best injury treatment, you can visit a helpful site https://carefirstpt.com/ […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In California
Jan 29th, 2014
2 Comments
4159 Views
Objective:  Hike at least once a week.  Whether the hikes are big or small, long or short, with or without kids, I want to actively engage my body and enjoy this beautiful world we live in.  There are so many places to go (free places to boot) that I want to explore them all. The […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Avila Beach
Jan 23rd, 2014
0 Comments
4274 Views
  As we have yet to experience any winter weather (I promise I’m not trying to rub it in), I am using every opportunity to get out and enjoy the great outdoors.  Bear with me as I am trying to catch up on my posts from the last few weeks (I have one more to […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In California
Jan 22nd, 2014
6 Comments
3904 Views
Objective:  Hike at least once a week.  Whether the hikes are big or small, long or short, with or without kids, I want to actively engage my body and enjoy this beautiful world we live in.  There are so many places to go (free places to boot) that I want to explore them all. Well, […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Health
Jan 20th, 2014
2 Comments
2709 Views
Presented By King Lasik Can you imagine going through life not being able to enjoy all the beautiful things around you?  Do you have to wear glasses or contact lenses and want a better solution?  Let me introduce you to Intra Lasik procedure and let’s compare the costs and benefits of contact lenses and glasses […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Fitness
Jan 19th, 2014
3 Comments
3577 Views
The New Year has come and gone, and like many people out there, I made New Year’s Resolutions!  I have to be honest that I have not made resolutions for the past few years for fear that I would fail at them and feel worse after.  However, with an upcoming wedding in a year, there […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Health
Jan 13th, 2014
21 Comments
3980 Views
The cooler months are here and that means that cold and flu season is here too!  While we can’t always protect our kids from germs at school, there are many things we can do to help reduce bacteria and viruses from the air our family is breathing in our home.  Have you heard of the […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Health
Jan 11th, 2014
0 Comments
2564 Views
So you’ve gone golfing several times, and you’ve decided you love the sport enough to invest in your own set of golf clubs. While there are many types of golf clubs out there, the must-have club is the wedge. The golf wedge is similar to a gold iron, except that the wedge has a greater […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Health
Jan 6th, 2014
1 Comment
3546 Views
With a big family comes the need for medical organization.  Whether it’s immunization history, prescription records, transferring of prescriptions or printing of prescription records – organization is key to reduced stress and increased health.  Walgreens Pharmacy is here to help make life just a little bit easier and to help keep our family healt...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Food
Jan 4th, 2014
1 Comment
11377 Views
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Nutrisystem for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. The New Year is almost here and that means that people all over the world will be setting goals to make 2014 an awesome year!  Goals for the New Year may include losing weight and getting […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Cleaning Review
Dec 29th, 2013
2 Comments
3490 Views
‘Tis the season for the windows to be closed and the heat turned on because “Baby, It’s Cold Outside!!!”  With closed windows and increased usage of the heater, we want to make sure our family is breathing in the cleanest air possible. With the increased usage of the heater, it is more important than ever […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In California
Dec 9th, 2013
0 Comments
3718 Views
With California catching up to the rest of the country’s cold spell, I’m finding it more challenging to go on hikes in the morning when there’s still frost-covered paths.  But I have to say that I am counting my blessings that it’s just the cold wind and the crisp air that I’m contending with.  What […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In California
Dec 4th, 2013
0 Comments
6593 Views
Coming out of the Thanksgiving Holiday, I hope that everyone had a fantastic time whether you hosted and event or traveled to be with friends and family.  Our school district takes off a full week, which is good and bad.  I like the freedom, but why must I feel like I have to cram so […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Health
Nov 26th, 2013
3 Comments
2317 Views
Talk with Your Doctor About Getting Relief from Your Hammertoes People from many different walks of life suffer from the deformity of hammertoes. If you have recently been diagnosed with this condition, you may get some comfort knowing that you are not alone in your suffering. This knowledge might also help you to feel more […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Health
Nov 26th, 2013
0 Comments
3666 Views
As an adult with an aging parent or parents, you may be faced with the dilemma of how to respect your parent’s request to continue living at home even though they are no longer able to manage alone. If you live a distance away from them, you’re not able to provide them with the daily […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Health
Nov 25th, 2013
0 Comments
5256 Views
The holidays are here, but so is cold and flu session.  As parents, we want our kids to be happy and healthy, which means taking extra precautions this time of the year.  With the change in the season comes the inevitable onset of runny noses, sore throats, muffled coughs, and the dreaded flu.  In fact, […]...
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