Posted by in Just A Thought, Uncategorized As spring approaches and many of us go through stuff to be discarded, stop and reflect. While doing volunteer work, I found out that St. Vincent’s sticks things aside for the homeless. Don’t toss out your back packs. Apparently, this is a hot item for the homeless.
Posted by in headache, Health, Uncategorized Migraines are caused by an oversensitive brain and genetic predisposition. Anyone can have a headache, but migraines are more painful and are usually on one side of the head. The symptoms vary from each person. They can include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and sensitivity to light, smells, and touch. Some researchers have discovered that migraines also…Read more »
Posted by in elderly, Health, Uncategorized Alzheimer’s is a progressive, degenerative, and incurable brain disorder that eventually ends in death. It affects more than memories and simple forgetfulness. Alzheimer’s is currently the sixth leading cause of death in the USA. More than 5 million Americans have this disorder, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Experts predict another 500,000 will be diagnosed this…Read more »
Posted by in amusing & appealing, history My cousin had given me some old family letters to read and I decided to share the comments from this particular letter. In today’s world, there are many comments and degrading of people since Trump was elected, but in the late 1800’s, wry comments also existed about politics. I found this letter amusing. In regard…Read more »
Posted by in Get Even, Health, Just A Thought, Uncategorized The high demand and supply in the USA of sexual and labor trafficking contributes to the human trafficking problem. Young adults, male and female as young as twelve, are victims of this serious crime. Less than 10% are kidnapped. Many victims were sold by someone they knew. They are targeted by their vulnerabilities. Victims may…Read more »
Posted by in Health, Uncategorized According to the CDC, 91 people die everyday from opioid overdose. Deaths have increased since 2010. The root cause is debatable, yet since 1999, 400% in opioid prescriptions have increased. In 1995, the Purdue Pharmaceutical Company released the drug, OxyContin. It’s an extended release oxycodone formulation branded for treatment of chronic non-cancerous pain. From 1996-2002,…Read more »
Posted by in Health Three things can contribute to kidney disease when you have diabetes. The first is high blood sugar. If it remains high, it can lead to damage to the kidneys, not just to the part of the kidneys that filter the blood, but also to the blood vessels that feed the kidneys. High blood pressure and…Read more »
Bone disease leads to an estimated 1.5 million fractures annually for women above 50 years of age. Osteoporosis affects 54 million people. You can’t control genetics, age, and family history, but you can control your lifestyle choices. Research shows that soda, smoking, and obesity contribute to poor bone health. In postmenopausal women, smokers have higher…Read more »
Posted by in Health I took a class on the GI system update for my nursing credits and I thought I would share this. If you’ve never seen pictures of oral cancer, then let me tell you it’s nasty. These are the symptoms: a sore inside the mouth or on the lip that hasn’t healed within 14 days white or…Read more »
Posted by in history, Just A Thought, women March was Women’s History Month. I went to the White River Museum to see the displays about the past working women. The museum also had information and books on the subject of women’s voices in the past. I found this story interesting and thought I would share it. It’s about a woman that stood up…Read more »
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