My brother-in-law came over for Thanksgiving, wearing an eyepatch over one eye. At first, I thought he was playing a joke as he’s known for things like that. It turned out he developed nerve palsy unexpectedly. He said his doctor told him that it’s apparently normal to happen when you age. My husband shouted, “Where’s…Read more »
Category: Health
Headaches Abound
There are different types of headaches. Do you know which one you are experiencing? Tension headaches is the most common. The discomfort usually begins in the forehead, temples, or the back of your head or neck. It causes a feeling of pressure in head and neck muscles. The headache occurs after feeling stressed, fatigued, or…Read more »
Polio-Like Virus Striking Kids
In 2014, 120 children across 34 states were stricken with mysterious muscle weakness. Another wave hit in 2016 with 149 kids affected in 39 states. So far this year there have been 127 cases in 22 states reported, but the actual number may be higher. As parents and health care workers, we need to pay…Read more »
Toxic Foods for Pets
According to the ASPCA Poison control, these are foods that should be restricted due to toxicity for pets: avocado chocolate garlic & onions raisins grapes milk nuts of any kind mushrooms raw potatoes rhubarb tea coffee alcohol
Toxic Plants for Pets
Here are twelve of the notorious toxic plants for pets: Aloe Vera Ivy Jade plants Sago Palm Elephant Ear ZZ plant Philodendron Devil’s Ivy Dieffenbachia Asparagus Fern Corn plant Lilies of all kinds
Update on Immunizations
Here is an updated recommended list of immunizations for children through teen years. Hepatitis B recommended now for infants at birth, 2 months, and 12 months. Rotovirus given at 2 months, 4 months, and 6 months. Diptheria, tetanus, and pertussis combo given at 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, then again between 4-6 years of…Read more »
Green Goddess Dressing
Here is a delicious salad dressing that is easy to make. You will need these ingredients: 1/2 cup sour cream 1 clove of garlic 1/4 cup of fresh or dried tarragon 1/4 cup fresh dill 1/4 cup parsley, fresh or dried 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 Tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 cup either plain…Read more »
Antifreeze Hidden Amongst Our Food Sources
I couldn’t believe it when I heard that certain foods and drink harbor antifreeze! Don’t believe me? Then check the labels when you shop. An organic form of antifreeze is propylene glycol and is used as a thickener and a sweetener. It’s considered safe by the FDA, yet in Scandinavian countries things like Fireball Cinnamon…Read more »
Foot Pain
Pain in the ball of your foot, especially between the third and fourth toes, is a foot condition called Morton’s Neuroma. It occurs in the forefoot where the tissue thickens around the nerves leading to the toes. Symptoms include either a burning sensation, sharp pain, tingling, numbness, or cramping in the foot. Frequent constant pressure…Read more »
Cold Conditions
If you are one of those people that get cold easily, maybe the condition is medical related. Anemia is a condition that if you don’t have enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to the body’s tissues could be a culprit. You may also feel tired and weak from anemia. Research has shown…Read more »