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Humor In A World of Pandemic
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Posted by in amusing & appealing, art work, Fabulous Photos, Health How Acid Reflux Affects Your Throat
Posted by in Health, Uncategorized Do you clear your throat often? Do you have trouble swallowing at times? Do you have frequent heartburn or a nasty, bitter taste in the back of your throat? You probably have acid reflux or also called GERD. There are sphincter muscles at both ends of your esophagus tube that carries food to your stomach.…Read more »
The Facts About Osteoporosis
Posted by in Health, Uncategorized Osteoporosis occurs when bones have a lower bone density which causes brittle, weak, and easily broken bones. Men and women with small body frames tend to have less body mass. Having a parent or sibling with osteoporosis puts you at a higher risk. Bones weaken as we age, but women are more likely than men…Read more »
Adjusting to Hearing Loss
Posted by in elderly, Health, technology Hearing loss is a common problem often caused by aging, but genetics, trauma, and occupational noises can also cause it. Common signs are: trouble hearing on the phone or in conversations personally. Needing to turn up the volume on the TV. Struggling with background noise or trouble hearing certain consonants. In some cases, surgery or…Read more »
Homemade Hand Sanitizer
Posted by in Health, Herbs, Health, & Crafts, Uncategorized With the frantic crowds of people hording products in the stores, especially hand sanitizer, I decided to make my own. The CDC and the nursing commission have stated to use hand sanitizer when you can’t wash your hands. Washing with soap and water for 20 seconds is best, but when not available, hand sanitizer is…Read more »
Old Remedies
Posted by in amusing & appealing, Health, Uncategorized I found these old remedies in a pioneer cookbook and thought I’d share. Some of them are quite humorous. Toothpaste: Take pulverized chalk and twice as much charcoal and make it fine. Add castile soap suds and spirits of camphor to make a thick paste. Apply with the finger and brush. (I can imagine bubbles…Read more »
The Silent Thief
Posted by in Health, Uncategorized Don’t let Glaucoma steal your vision. Some people wait until they’ve lost their side vision before they consult an eye doctor. Did you know it’s estimated 3 million people don’t know they have glaucoma? In glaucoma, the normal flow and drainage of fluid within the eye is disrupted. Pressure builds up from this blockage and…Read more »
Chrohn’s Disease vs Ulcerative Colitis
Posted by in Health, Uncategorized Chrohn’s Disease affects you anywhere in the gut, while Ulcerative Colitis affects the lining of your colon and rectum. Chrohn’s typically involves abdominal pain. Ulcerative Colitis is associated with rectal bleeding and stool frequency. Both cause issues in places such as skin, eyes, joints, and liver, yet it’s more common in Ulcerative Colitis. People can…Read more »
Strive For The Healthy Gut
Posted by in Health, Uncategorized Gut health is more than a reflection of what you eat. It includes the components of your lifestyle like sleep schedule, stress levels, and exercise regimens. The typical American diet is heavy in fats and low in fruits and vegetables which doesn’t create a good environment for your gut. Aim for a balanced diet that…Read more »
Nerve Palsy
Posted by in headache, Health, Uncategorized My husband had lung surgery on the 19th of September, and that’s when I noticed I was seeing double out of my right eye. My eyes had been blurry off and on for 2 days previous, but I contributed it to I needed a change in my glasses. My husband stayed in the hospital and…Read more »
