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Health Issues
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Living the dream doesn't make you immune to illness and injury, unfortunately.
 
Tips to prepare for and handle medical issues from minor to major, including everyone's big question: how do you keep Band-Aids on?

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🎧How I Cruise with Diabetes

Published on November 2, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

A diagnosis of diabetes can be daunting, to say the least. But it doesn’t have to derail your cruising plans. Here’s how I’m doing it.

Fit After Forty On A Sailboat

Published on October 8, 2018; last updated on June 29, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock/Christine Pereira

Can you stay fit on a sailboat? Yes. And here's how.

Can you stay fit on a sailboat? Absolutely! Here’s how.

Diabetes on a Boat

Published on September 11, 2018; last updated on November 29, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

The realities of cruising as a diabetic: you CAN do it, but you have to know these four things.

🎧Staying Healthy in the Tropics

Published on June 10, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Lin Pardey

How do you stay healthy when cruising in tropical heat? Tips from Lin Pardey's years of experience.

How do you stay healthy when cruising in tropical heat? Tips from Lin Pardey’s years of experience.

Reusable Non-Electric Heating Pads

Published on May 23, 2018; last updated on August 28, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Wouldn't a heating pad feel good on your aching muscles? How about hand warmers in your pocket? Reusable and no electricity needed . . .

Wouldn’t a heating pad feel good on your aching muscles? How about hand warmers in your pocket? Reusable and no electricity needed . . .

🎧Is Cruising Really Healthy?

Published on February 27, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

How healthy is cruising? Nica explains the good points and bad and what you can do to make it better.

How healthy is cruising? Nica explains the good points and bad and what you can do to make it better.

🎧Medical Issues & Cruising

Published on February 2, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Medical issues can really throw a monkey wrench into cruising plans and schedules. A framework for deciding when to continue on and when to stay.

Medical issues can really throw a monkey wrench into cruising plans and schedules. A framework for deciding when to continue on and when to stay.

Sugar-Free Electrolyte Replacement

Published on December 25, 2017; last updated on May 30, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Concentrated electrolyte replacement without sugar or other sweeteners, flavoring, or color -- plus it does not need refrigeration and has a two-year shelf life. Perfect for boaters!

Concentrated electrolyte replacement without sugar or other sweeteners, flavoring, or color — plus it does not need refrigeration and has a two-year shelf life. Perfect for boaters!

🎧 Dangerous Waters

Published on October 6, 2017; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Recovering from a hurricane? Watch out for what's in the water -- both seen and unseen. Don't compound the tragedy.

Recovering from a hurricane? Watch out for what’s in the water — both seen and unseen. Don’t compound the tragedy.

Post-Hurricane Dangers in the Water

Published on September 25, 2017; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Hurricanes wreak damage in so many ways — not just immediately but in the clean up as well. Be careful and don’t compound the tragedy.

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