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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Posted by in Health, Uncategorized As we age, skin loosens around the eyes. The tendon that attaches the levator muscle to the eyelid can stretch and allow the eyelid to fall and eventually cover the eye either partially or completely. It’s also not uncommon for someone to develop upper eyelid ptosis after cataract surgery. Ptosis is a medical term for…Read more »
