No one likes influenza, or the flu. The muscle aches, the fever, the fatigue, and everything else about it make life miserable. So what do you do when you or your partner get it? Here's how we handle it. Influenza or a cold? One of the first things you need to figure out is if you have the flu or something else. The table below is reproduced from the CDC. Of … [Read more...] about Influenza at Home
Cold Brew Coffee Recipe
This recipe makes 24 ounces of double-strength coffee. It will keep in the fridge for a week, assuming it lasts that long. Perfect in the summer over ice or warmed up in the winter. Just remember to dilute it with water, or you'll end up with an extremely strong cup of coffee that even I find overwhelming. While a French Press isn't required, it makes the process much easier. … [Read more...] about Cold Brew Coffee Recipe
Make Cold Brew Coffee at Home
It's fair to say this site would not exist without cold brew coffee. The caffeine and comfort it provides in the morning allows me to hammer away on my keyboard while I do a treatment. The low acidity and ease of preparation means there is always enough in the house. I just need to check the supply at dinner the night before. Cold brew coffee I was introduced to cold brew … [Read more...] about Make Cold Brew Coffee at Home
Eric’s Etcetera: Time is everything
This is the start of a series of articles where I want to do some quick hits on what happened during the week. As I'm sure some have noticed, my articles can go a bit long. Because of that, they take a while to write and publish which has been bothering me. Plus, it doesn't give me a chance to react to things as they happen. So this will be more topical, I'll provide links to … [Read more...] about Eric’s Etcetera: Time is everything
Stress and the Art of Mental Fitness
It's just as important to focus on your mind as your body when it comes to fitness. The demands of fatherhood in addition to everything else you already did deplete your mental and emotional energy. When your mind is fatigued, emotions and reactions are harder to manage. You might also find self-care suffers, especially as it relates to exercise and healthy eating; junk or … [Read more...] about Stress and the Art of Mental Fitness