November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month and the Epilepsy Foundation is going to raise awareness through social networking.  The goal is educate people about epilepsy and demonstrate the power of personal stories.  Parents, family, friends and caregivers are encouraged to talk about epilepsy through social networking about what epilepsy means to them through facebook and twitter.

Epilepsy is the third most common neurological disorder in the United States and affects nearly 3 million Americans (and 50 million people world-wide).  Despite its prevalence, the condition is often overlooked and misunderstood.  The National Epilepsy Foundation is encouraging everyone affected by seizures to share some aspect of their story during National Epilepsy Awareness Month.  Talking about epilepsy will empower those impacted by the condition to speak out without shame, said Eric R. Hargis, president and CEO of the Epilepsy Foundation.

This yummy soup is quick and easy after a busy day.

Start the holiday season off right by curbing your consumption. There many simple things you can do to have an eco-friendly Thanksgiving. Here are some ideas:

1.                  Buy local and organic.

2.                  Stay close to home.

3.                  Use real place settings and cloth napkins instead of paper and plastic.

4.                  Compost, recycle and reuse.

5.                  Share the knowledge. Let guests know that everything they are eating today came from under 100 miles away, is 100 percent organic and only cost $__.

The holiday season offers plenty of opportunities for extra eating and drinking. When busy schedules get even busier in the holiday rush exercise is often a casualty.  This all adds up to the potential for packing-on unwanted pounds between now and New Years Day!

It is okay to miss a day of your regular exercise routine over the holidays, but with some simple planning you can enjoy the season and not pack on those unwanted pounds.  Here are a few tips to help you maintain your fitness level over the holidays.

1.                  Go out for lunch instead of dinner.  Most times the prices on the lunch menu are a fraction of what you will pay at dinner for the same entrée.

2.                  Watch what you drink!  Restaurants make a larger profit on beverages than they do food.  Do you really need that bottled water or cocktail?

3.                  Share dessert.  Find a partner who enjoys the same dessert as you and be sure to ask for two spoons.

4.                  Cut a coupon.  Use the coupons that come in the mail or check the restaurants website to see if they are offering any on line coupons.

5.                  BYOB.  If you have a nice bottle of wine at home look for a restaurant that offers a reasonable corkage fee.  With a group this is a great way to save.

Father Joe’s Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K Run/Walk will take place on Thursday, November 26, 2009 at 8:00am in beautiful Balboa Park.  The race will begin at 8:00am and registration will be available at 6:30am at the Organ Pavilion.  All participants will receive a long-sleeve event t-shirt. A continental breakfast will be provided and there will be a free post walk beer garden with Bill Magee Blues Band. For more information or to register online click here.

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