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10 Healthy Wakefulness Tricks for Seamstresses

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The American Sleep Association reports that the act of sleeping not only offers our bodies a chance to rejuvenate, but is actually necessary for our very survival. In fact, research shows that lacking sufficient shuteye is a lot like having a few too many cocktails. In one study of 39 adults who went just 17 to 19 hours without sleep, they’re performance level mirrored that of an individual with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.05%, enough in some states to get you pulled over for drunk driving. As such, I guess before we share tricks for fighting sleep while sewing,we should make the disclaimer that one of the best things you can do for your mind, body and overall health is to actually plan your sewing projects so you DON’T  have to fight sleep to begin with. But if by chance you find yourself burning the midnight oil now and again because of a project deadline or attempt to ‘get ahead’, here are some healthy wakefulness tricks that might work for you.

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Celebrate Love, The Heart, And National Go Red Day!

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jandofabricsThis Friday (February 7 2014) is National Go Red Day, a day dedicated to the education and prevention of heart disease. And with heart disease still continuing to be the number one killer of Americans overall and women in particular, the need for us to take better care of our beating organ is the order of the day, year, and rest of our life. From proper diet and excersize, to sufficient rest and room for play, it is often the little things when applied overall that can make  the biggest difference and bring about the most profound change.

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J&O Celebrates Nat’l Women’s Health Week (May 9-15th)

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From May 9-15th 2010, government and health organizations around the country will be empowering women to reclaim their health through various workshops, programs, and initiatives designed to educate women regarding health concerns primarily affecting their peer group. Coordinated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health (OWH), National Women’s Health Week strives to bring awareness to the necessity and importance of not only elevating the health standards of women across the country, but making the health concerns of women a top priority.
The theme of this year’s initiative is ‘It’s Your Time’. Encouraging women to take simple steps for a healthier and more abundant life, NWHW suggests these 5 basic rules of thumb when taking charge of your health:

1. Get at least 2-3 hours of moderate physical activity, 1-2 hours of vigorous physical activity, or a combination of both each week

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