• 12 Ways to Stay Fit on the Road

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    If you’re a travel addict, you’ll know all about the post-vacation bulge. For me, the problem is undoubtedly too many tacos coupled with an aversion to exercise. However, I was shocked to discover recently that you actually don’t have to overindulge. That it is possible to stay fit while traveling. All you need is a bit of organization and a sprinkling of willpower. Obviously, traveling is also about having fun. So, yes, dance through the night. Eat that calorific dessert. Loosen those shackles.  But also, use these 12 helpful tips to stay fit while traveling. You’ll return home healthier than ever. 1. Reset Your Thinking For a long time, I saw traveling as an excuse to let myself go. “It’s only once a year,” the devil on my shoulder would say.  “Go on. You deserve it. You’ve worked suuuppppeerrrr hard.” But, to stay fit and healthy on the road, you need to shut that devil up and adjust your mindset. In reality, being on vacation is not a good reason to batter your liver through binge drinking. Nor is it an excuse to have the odd cigarette. Instead, think of a vacation as a mental, spiritual, and physical reboot.  You…

  • How to Recover from an Unexpected Accident

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    An unexpected accident can happen anytime, and when they do it’s easy for it to feel like your whole life has been turned upside down. If you live out in the countryside, or enjoy an active lifestyle, the risk of an accident occurring is even higher – whether it’s tripping over, falling off a bike, or even more dramatic possibilities like falling trees or danger from wildlife. It’s important to take care of yourself out there! Of course, injuries can happen to even the best of us, and sometimes there’s nothing you can do to prevent an accident – it’s just very bad luck. Injuries are commonplace; in the average year, over 29 million people visit emergency rooms following accidents. After the initial shock and recovery period has passed, it can be difficult knowing how to get back to normality, meaning the effects of the injury on your life continue for far longer than they should. To help combat this, here are some great tips for recovering from accidents in the long-term, both for your body and your mind. Follow them and help yourself get back to the joy of your life as soon as possible! Physical Therapy Depending on…

  • Trail Cam Friday April 9

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    Well, trail cam Friday is NOT cooperating this week. The most interesting shot was this one! Ahhh the elusive UPS truck. Of course, turkey’s always want their pictures taken. So at least there is that………… All is not lost when I have my camera with me on my hikes. Soooooo here are a few shots I snapped this week as I hiked. Remember the wind storm that we had in March? We lost 30 some trees. BIG 70′ plus trees. To give you an idea of the size of roots I took a picture of my hand with the root. Seriously, the holes that these pulled up trees are DEEP! Seriously, gonna take a lot of work to fill up. Then, I found a stump that was so unique. Then a tree growing between two very large boulders. Truly an amazing sight. It was a great hike. Of course if you follow me on Instagram you know my greatest find this week is a matched set (same buck) of sheds. Soooooooo happy! Here is next years shed in the making. I hope you are all well and not going too crazy staying home. Hopefully the next trail cam shots will…

  • How To Heal Your Child’s PTSD After A Family Car Accident

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    In 2019 in the USA, 4,423,000 people sustained injuries that required medical attention, according to a preliminary estimate from the National Safety Council, and children who are in a family car accident need help to recover fully, including mental health support. There is more to healing than seeing the doctor, getting medical treatments and following self-care instructions from doctors. Some kids who have been in car accidents develop PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). They require emotional support from parents and caregivers and also need professional help to deal with their phobias, anxiety and fears. What Is PTSD, Anyway? Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD for short) is a mental health issue that may impact children or grown-ups. However, kids tend to experience it a little differently to how adults do. In kids and adults, this disorder develops for the same reasons. It may crop up when a person is terrified by an event where serious physical harm occurred or was a possibility. It might also develop due to the loss of a loved one, such as a family member who passed away due to a car accident. What Are The Symptoms? FVF Law Firm asserts that car accidents trigger confusion and stress, and kids are not immune from…