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What is Medical Doom Scrolling and How to Quit

We’ve all done it. That may be how you found my website. A thought or question pops in our mind, and within seconds our fingers type keywords into a search engine. One story leads to another until we have wasted

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Karen Hoyt

Sustainable Stocking Stuffers: Thoughtful Gifts for a Greener Christmas

The holiday season is a splendid period filled with joy and festivities, yet it has also been overshadowed by excessive consumerism and materialism. While the tradition of exchanging gifts remains beloved during this time, it’s worth noting that it can contribute to heightened waste and environmental harm, particularly in the form of discarded plastic and wrapping materials post-holiday.

Nonetheless, by infusing a touch of creativity and mindfulness into the festivities, it is entirely possible to honor the true essence of Christmas while also prioritizing environmental consciousness! Check out this article that explores the concept of sustainable stocking stuffers, offering you a range of thoughtful and eco-friendly gift ideas to make your holiday season greener and more meaningful.

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I Know: How to Enrich Conversations About Everything

Deep and meaningful talk is how we connect with the humans in our life. Without honest and open communication with our family and friends, we can feel lonely, isolated, and misunderstood. Sadness can creep in. We don’t mean to cut off good conversations, but it happens. We wonder why. Sometimes it is because of the tone of voice, the posture, or the eye gaze of the person. Let’s talk about how a simple phrase that can be a conversation killer. We began an experiment with the “I Know” phrase a few years ago. Instead of agreeing with each other, we let it become a conversation starter. It’s a very minor change that can make a huge difference in any conversation and relationship.

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Aging All Alone with Liver Disease

No one should be aging all alone with liver disease. Learn to open yourself up to meaningful connections. You will live longer and stronger. You are worthy of acceptance and belonging at all stages of liver disease, and life.

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Seven Stress Management Tips That Work

It’s normal for humans to experience stress every once in a while. Under normal circumstances, stress can motivate you to get tasks done quicker and more effectively. However, chronic stress can really hack away at your health — especially if

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Karen Hoyt

7 Tips to Find the Best Sunglasses

These 7 tips to find the best sunglasses can help you in your search to protect your eyes. As with liver health and skin care, eye health is important. People often overlook eye protection. Yet, it’s one of the most

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Beating the Winter Blues

It’s the winter season for a lot of us around the world, and while merry holidays are on the horizon, you might not be so merry yourself. The winter blues are a real problem, and you should not think about

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5 Tips When You’re Scared with Liver Disease

Feeling safe while living with cirrhosis is not always easy. Eleven years ago this May, an ambulance ride to ER saved my life. A massive varices bleed had come on suddenly. It took 7 units total, of plasma and whole

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Fall is a Time for Beginnings

Many think of autumn as the ending of summer. I think fall is a time for beginnings. We all enjoy the crisp cool air and deep blue sky; the sun signaling the days to become shorter. And who doesn’t love

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Back Pain and Sciatica Post Liver Transplant

After all the treatment and chemo I finally made it through a liver transplant. Keeping my mind on the prize of traveling to the World Transplant Games was a great goal, but I ended up in a LOT of pain. I used a lot of tools to keep myself strong without back or hip surgery. Now you can follow my plan and learn how to heal your back pain too. You’re not alone.

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Facebook Yoga and Meditation at Karen R Hoyt

I’ve started a newer thing to stay in touch with my local yoga peeps and connect with online friends too. It’s a Facebook Yoga and Meditation at Karen R Hoyt. Come join me for a private online classes for every

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Hallucinations with Hepatic Encephalopathy

A build up of toxins in the brain can lead to confusion, memory and mood changes, depression, and even delusions. Psychotic episodes and hallucinations with hepatic encephalopathy (HE) can be some of the worst things a person with end stage

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Online Dating when You’re Sick

Online dating can be fun. When I was single and sick. I spent a lot of time being the 3rd wheel with friends, but I was lonely and wanted my own date. Sure, guys flirted with me at social events

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Stop Comparing Yourself to Others

Dearest Friends, if I could give you one present for Christmas, it would be the ability to stop comparing yourself to others. First, you will have to receive this gift in order for it to be useful. If no one

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Crazy Family Times at the Holidays

Our household was always pretty exciting growing up. Dad drank a lot, and that could lead to either rocking around the Christmas tree, or the Christmas fight from #*&%. I vowed that my home would only honor the best traditions,

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An Attitude of Gratitude

Sometimes when we are waiting on a dream or a goal to be fulfilled, we have a deep sense of longing, . It’s not very easy to be thankful, and in fact, we can feel impatient and become weary or

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