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Standing up for yourself sometimes means battling through paperwork
Last April, I went in for a DEXA Scan. It's a quick, painless test that checks your bone density and can help figure out your risk for...
ekferraco
Mar 173 min read
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Two steps for staying healthy this winter
This winter, my family has caught a few bugs, but I've somehow managed to stay healthy each time. That's a big win for me! Usually, I...
ekferraco
Feb 101 min read
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Tired of Sleepless Nights? You're not alone
These two can sleep anywhere. : ) If you’re a woman around my age, chances are you’ve experienced your fair share of sleepless nights....
ekferraco
Feb 42 min read
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A day in the life of an introvert
This is my kind of social gathering. ❤ About 15 years ago, I learned what actually it means to be an introvert, and I am forever thankful...
ekferraco
Jan 284 min read
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Show your body some love and thanks
I love Thanksgiving, but I gotta say, as a society we have a pretty strange relationship with it. I am grateful beyond measure for my...
ekferraco
Nov 27, 20243 min read
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I got Rolfed. Maybe you should, too!
If you've checked out my book or any of my blog, you probably already know that I'm a big fan of alternative, complementary, and...
ekferraco
Oct 25, 20245 min read
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I was dead wrong. Let's get to the root.
You guys, ever since my book came out last year, I've been so eager to write about where I got this part wrong! I've been doing lots of...
ekferraco
Oct 15, 202410 min read
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Six things every person should know this Breast Cancer Awareness month
There's nothing magical about October for looking after your breast health, but why not start now? So, let's jump in to these six...
ekferraco
Oct 2, 20243 min read
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Don't try to walk (a not-so-ordinary mile) in anyone else's shoes
On Saturday, I will be hiking the Manitou Incline after a summer-long training period filled with stair climbs, hill runs, and strength,...
ekferraco
Sep 25, 20248 min read
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September is the best month. Change my mind.
Basking on the stone steps of a huge lecture hall on my college campus, soaking up the sun on a September afternoon in '93, was just pure...
ekferraco
Sep 19, 20243 min read
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Beyond Surviving with Erika: What if you did less for your health?
I can't get started until I say "I'm super happy you're here!" Thanks for following my blog. I hope it's just what you're looking for....
ekferraco
Sep 12, 20244 min read
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Beyond Surviving with Erika: Self Advocacy during Illness
Finding your path to stay well, recover from illness, or deal with a chronic ailment isn't often clear. Together let's go beyond surviving!
ekferraco
Sep 6, 20242 min read
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