tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178268742012-01-29T06:47:01.066-06:00Encouragement and hope is needed for all who are suffering from RA or any form of Arthritis. I would like to accomplish that by sharing experiences and solutions to make RA easier to live with, to find sympathy and understanding or even just to complain to get it of your chest.Corrynoreply@blogger.comBlogger9211100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17826874.post-3902458772212062042012-01-27T05:33:00.000-06:002012-01-27T05:33:51.384-06:00

Some other causes which might lead to fatigue are infections and other conditions which are not immediately obvious, like Fybromyalgia for instance, or poor functioning adrenal glands. The latter is usually a result of being under stress for a long time which eventually wears out the glands and results in fatigue. Taking vitamin B5 and C, as well as meditation and exercise should help getting

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Over the past years, I have noticed that after having been in the sun for even just the smallest amount of time, all kinds of dark spots and freckles appear on my skin. They pop up so fast it is not funny and I contributed it to getting older. I was right on the money with that assumption, but what I was unaware of was the fact that it is a consequence of sun damage. Since the skin is aging, it

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We would like to introduce you to our newest grandson: Levi Michel Christiaan who was born on January 23rd and is the first child to our second youngest daughter and her husband, who live in the Netherlands. The little guy weighed in at 7 lbs and 4.9 ounces. We don't know how tall he is because she said they don't measure anymore at the hospital because of potential damage to the babies' hips.

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Being tired is not necessarily caused by lack of sleep, but it can also be an indicator of a lack of vitamins and/or minerals. An iron deficiency can cause anemia which also makes you feel tired and light-headed and a lack of vitamin D or B12 can do the same and even result in weakness and pain in your muscles. Taking a multi-vitamin and some extra vitamin D can solve this problem. Here is

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I have no experience whatsoever with acupuncture, but I have heard and read a lot about it and from what I understand, the positive results are quite stunning and often already noticeable soon after one or two sessions. This ancient old, Chinese method of healing is not something everyone can practice. It takes a pro to know all the pressure points, or acupoints as they are called, and for an

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I suppose we all heard that we need to get a good, seven to eight hours of sleep at night. Unfortunately, that is not a story made up by people who like to stay in bed as long as they can, but it is based upon the actual results of studies. Research found that sleeping less then seven consecutive hours has all kinds of negative effects on the body. The first one we will usually experience right

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When you take a good look around in the stores and see all the available, ready-made meals, it is not surprising at all that many are tempted to buy them. They save a lot of time, because all you have to do is pop them in the oven or microwave and often are relatively cheap as well. There are more options when it comes to putting food on the table without having to go through a bunch of trouble.

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There are a few more other hints and tips which are very helpful when it comes to making your immune system stronger. I don't think many are aware of the fact that sugar has a great negative impact on the functioning of white blood cells. These cells kill bacteria, but a study has shown that consuming 100 grams of sugar hinders them from doing so for up to 5 hours after the sugar intake. Being

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Have you noticed that every now and then you have a craving for something sweet, protein rich, or fatty foods for instance? Most of the times, this is your body telling you what it lacks and needs in order to function at its best. It is not easy recognizing those signs, but here are some pointers on the pros and cons when it comes to your immune system and how best to give it a good boost.

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We often wonder what the New Year will bring, but we may not entirely grasp the concept or accept that our decisions, actions, words and deeds, for a huge part determine the course which it will take. Of course, not everything is up to us. Just as we have our own responsibilities, so do others and that is out of our control and is not even our place to control; it is theirs. The expression 'to

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There is no doubt that many people have made New Year's resolutions and one of those resolutions may be the intention to stop smoking. Aside from the financial aspect, giving up cigarettes is an excellent, positive step in improving the overall health for both the smoker and those breathing the same air. Whether you are aware of it, or not, inhaling second hand smoke pretty much equates to

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I had never heard of ligonberries before, but they seem to grow in North America and Northern Europe and are low creeping evergreen shrubs. They are easy to grow as long as the soil is well-drained and you generously surround them with bark or sawdust. Fertilizing them once a year in spring is more then enough. Ligonberry (vaccinium vitis-idaea), also known as European cranberry, partridgeberry

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Thanks for the guest post by Jo Levy I love being a small business owner but there’s a lot to think about on a day to day basis when it comes to keeping this place alive. I have spent a lot of time online following links that say “click for more info on small business services” and whatnot but you know, that’s all part of it. I’ve actually found a lot of god resources online and it’s amazing to

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I hope you had a wonderful and very blessed Christmas. Ours was bitter-sweet so to speak. Sweet and blessed, because our grandchildren were staying with us this week and we were able to share the entire Christmas with them and 'bitter', due to the knowledge that they were about to go live with their father all the way up in Kansas. The divorce between our daughter and now ex-son in law became

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I hope y'alls Christmas is merry and bright and overflowing with joy over God's Greatest Gift to all of us. May your home be filled with all of God's abundant blessings and love, good cheer, and may it be shared with all, or many, of your family and friends. Our Christmas will be celebrated with mixed feelings; the joy over the birth of God's only begotten Son and the departure of our

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It is almost Christmas and we like to celebrate the reason of the season as much and as best as we can. We put up Christmas decorations in and outside, but why not decorate ourselves as well with one of the Holiday themed frames from ZenniOptical? Since these eyeglasses are not expensive at all and are being shipped right to your door, we might as well take advantage of it. I liked this frame

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We all have different ways of relaxing and letting some of the stress slide of our shoulders. Some enjoy a hobby, other like to socialize and for several it is getting caught up in a movie or TV. Listening to music is also a great way to let off some tension and, according to a study it may even be helpful during work to decrease the stress and pressure, as long as it is soothing and calm

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When I saw my rheumatologist the other day, the nurse determined what category I fell in concerning the Osteopenia and in order to do that, she had to know if I still smoked. The negative answer highly surprised her and she was both proud of and happy for me at the same time. I told her I still smoked, but that we had switched over to the electronic cigarette which only delivers the nicotine to

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The Holiday season often tends to ad to the stress we normally would experience. We most certainly can do without any of it, but we may be under the false impression that there is nothing we can do about it. I came across several tips for stress relief and thought they might be helpful or come in handy in time of need. According to a study, vitamin C almost stops the release of stress hormones.

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I am quite certain we are not the only ones who are making more and more use of buying items and products online. Especially when you are not capable of leaving the house, or when shopping puts too much strain on your joints, this is a great alternative which doesn't require much time and no effort at all. Another benefit of shopping over the Internet is that you can find great, free deals and

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After having seen my Rheumatologist, I found out that I don't have Osteoporosis, but Osteopenia. The latter means that my bone density is lower then what it is supposed to be, but not low enough to be classified as Osteoporosis. As far as I am concerned that is a good thing, because the Osteoporosis I could have ended up with is discovered in an early stage and can be reversed with, yeah, you

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When it comes to arthritis pain, we are likely to try anything in the hope finding a medication, a product, or supplement which at least provides some relief. I suspect we have all heard about the benefits of fish oil by now, but I sincerely doubt there is much awareness where krill oil is concerned. I honestly didn't even know it existed, until now. I haven't really done a thorough

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Here are some more things you can do giving your immune system an extra boost: A moderate exercise routine, like a 10-minute walk a few times daily, will result in speeding up antibodies and white blood cells going through the body. The benefits of this are that illnesses, intruding viruses, and bacteria are detected quicker. Our doctors recommended taking extra vitamin D, because its level was

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I have to see my Rheumatologist tomorrow and although I have done some research on both Prolia and Reclast, I still have not quite made up my mind which route to go. I am leaning towards the latter, because that is administered only once a year and seems to have fewer side-effects, but I will make my final decision after having talked to my doctor about it. After all, she is the one with the

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Since our grandsons have been going to pre-school, they have come down several times with colds and a stomach bug already. That was to be expected and another expectation should have been that they pass it on to us as well. We had hoped to escape it, but a slight cold has bugged us twice now and a mild stomach virus crept up on us too. It is not too bad, but rather inconvenient and exhausting.

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We were early this year setting up the Christmas tree and we had lots of help from our grandsons, who were really careful handling all the delicate decorations. They loved watching and being part of the transformation of our living room and can't wait to see some presents magically appear under the tree. I enjoy decorating for the Holidays, but what I don't like is gathering up all the Christmas

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Yeah, we are getting mixed signals on the subject of decreasing your salt intake and the question arose whether this was healthy or unhealthy. We all know that consuming less sodium lowers blood pressure and hence decrease the chance of heart problems. Recent research however showed that decreasing your salt intake may increase both hormones that cause the kidneys to hold on to salt and your LDL

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We may not always see them unfold, But the blessings God gives us are untold. They may not always be tangible, But even the smallest ones are incredible. We may not always be aware, How they are given with love and care. Nothing we have to do to earn, Given freely, asking little in return. How simple is doing our part, Giving thanks with a humble heart. Blessing galore, never ceasing to

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You may already be looking for Christmas gifts and I know from experience how difficult it can be, having to come up with presents. There is one item that never looses its value, is always welcome and appreciated; the gift of time. Last year, we gave our oldest grandson one of those beautiful mens watches and upon his request, we ensured it resembled my watch as closely as possible. That was

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I suppose we all are in the middle of the hectic preparations for tomorrow's Thanksgiving dinner and no matter how much work and effort it takes and we put into it, sharing all the blessings with our family make it all worth while. Even when the entire family is not able to get together and/or not every situation is the way we would like it to be, that doesn't diminish the greatness and effects

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While I was taking Actonel once a month to strengthen my bones, I never had to pay a single penny for it; I always asked my Rheumatologist for samples and she was more then happy to provide me with a three month supply. It is one of the several options to save on medications, but if you can't get around having to purchase them, then look before you leap. Keep in mind that you are not entitled

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Some more health benefits which leek possesses are that it reduces bad cholesterol, raises good cholesterol, helps keeping down high blood pressure, protects against colon, prostate and ovarian cancer, and can boost the immune system. The last is a great benefit in the fight against inflammations. You can get all these health benefits by consuming leeks at least two times a week and preferably

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It is difficult to wade through all the health, supplemental and dietary products which are overflowing the market these days and find a good product that works. I would suggest going with a well known brand which has been around for a long time, because that usually signifies that it works. It has been many years ago when I first heard about Herbalife, but at that time I didn't bother to look

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I always loved leek, but haven't prepared or eating it for quite some time. Leek belongs to the same family as onions and garlic, but the taste of the long white stem, which is the part you consume, is much sweeter and not as strong. Leeks are easily grown and can be harvested while the sprouts are young and thin, or can be left in the ground for a long time, which allows them to grow thicker.

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This guest post from Doris Dillon Food is a big part of my life which is why I knew I wanted to go into nutrition when I graduated college. A lot of my friends would come to me for advice on what to eat and how to work out effectively and I somehow just became the person that knew it all so it just seemed natural that I would go into the same kind of business. I set up shop in a rented loft

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Thanks to all those researchers, many of those who suffer from diabetes may not have to draw blood anymore in the future in order to get accurate glucose level readings; I stumbles upon an article which made mention of a sensor which could tell the amount of glucose levels through tears. The way it works is as follows; you would touch the white of your eye for several seconds with the sensor and

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Now matter how much we want to avoid it and take every possible precaution, we are bound to fall ill at one point or another in our lives. Even if it is just a common cold, chicken pocks, measles, or any other medical condition, we can not always escape it. Some of us are more vulnerable then others, because of the lack of Antibodies in our system, or the weakening of our entire immune system.

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I still haven't decided yet whether to go with the Reclast, or the Prolia to strengthen my bones and yes, the latter turned out to be Prolia instead of Zometa. That doesn't make the choice any easier though. My apprehension against either one is still present and, in my opinion, valid as well. The monthly pills made me extremely tired and achy all over for several days, but I could stop taking

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There is something about the price of medications which constantly puzzles me and that is the question why the majority of them have to be so ridiculously expensive? I am aware that the ingredients and manufacturing of the cures are not cheap, but that only ads to the confusion and leaves me with more questions then answers, especially when reading how in canada drugs are offered for so much

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I noticed several ads lately about a new over the counter arthritis joint pain reliever called Instaflex Joint Support and I thought it might be helpful to look into it and see what kind of information I could come up with. It turns out this product is mainly intended for mild to average joint pain caused by arthritis, which doesn't require prescription medications. It has to be taken 3 times

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Before I got on my current Rheumatoid Arthritis medication, I used to resort to Ibuprofen which I would take every evening in order to be able to sleep without too much pain. On bad days, I would take several pills more then once and I was not really happy with that, because I knew eventually it could and probably would mess up my stomach. When the situation would get worse and my joints were

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We probably all know by now that the unhealthiest fats are the trans fats, also labeled as saturated fats, because they are the culprit for developing high cholesterol, diabetes and poor heart health. You can find the percentage which is in any food product by reading the facts on the nutrition label. Olive oil is an excellent and tasty substitute for butter and even though it is higher in

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I truly had a great time excavating the dinosaur bones and learning a little bit more about what type of dinosaur it was and when it lived. I have every intention of looking for more information, printing it on a card with an image of the prehistoric animal beside it and displaying that, along with the remains. My hope is that our grandchildren will be able to appreciate it as they grow older

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We decided to get out of the rut for a few days by taking a short vacation and paying a visit to an uncle up north, enjoying the company, the colors of fall and doing some exploring and sightseeing. After our arrival, we enjoyed a beautiful boat ride, dug up some dinosaur bones from a Mesosaurus, found gorgeous slate and explored an old Native Indian cave. The next day we headed out to Little

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I am always on the look out for new medications and/or methods to cure a disease or condition and this time I came across something I had never seen and heard of before and I had to share this. It is an innovating Acne Removal System which doesn't require any expensive creams or entire line of products; it is a small device which makes use of blue LED light to clear up this skin condition and

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I don't think many of you know that my father died of a brain tumor when I was not even two years old. I was too young to have any recollection or memory of him and other then pictures of and stories about him, there was not much else to go on getting a good image of his personality. Then something totally unexpected happened; while my family was staying over, they told me they knew one of my

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One of the things we have to do is getting our eyes examined and buying new eyeglasses, but we keep postponing it, even though it is past time. I know eventually we will get around to it and since we don't have to pay an arm and a leg anymore for these necessities, we can't use that as an excuse for putting it off. Well, guess what? You don't have that excuse anymore either. Zenni Optical offers

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An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure and the risks of falling victim to a stroke are way too high to ignore and overlook. Here are some more tips you can do in order to avoid this from happening to you: - Exercise daily for at least 30 minutes. This doesn't have to be all at once, you can do short, moderate to intensive physical activities for a few minutes at the time, as long as

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I have been working on an HP notebook for several years now and I like it so much better then a regular desktop computer; it is compact and therefore takes up less space, can be taken with us if need be and has a backup battery in case the power goes out. We do use one of the HP AC Adapters and it is working fine, but in case that would have to be replaced then it wouldn't be much of a problem;

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The statistics of suffering a stroke are rather scary, but there are several measures you can take to minimize the risks. Some are rather easy, but others may take a little more effort. It sure is worth it though. - Keep your blood pressure below or around 120/80, because high blood pressure is a potential risk for a stroke. Have it checked and monitored regularly, preferably by your doctor who

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When you have a lot of dealings on a regular basis with doctors and nurses, like I do, the visits are so much more pleasant when you not only receive good care, but also are received as being part of the family, so to speak. So far, I have been blessed with both; the doctors are great and extremely competent and the nurses are kind and friendly and go out of their way to help, assist and explain

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Okay, the results of my DEXA, also called bone density test, are in and it is not looking very promising. Actually, you can say it is not looking good at all, because I lost a little over 10% since the last test was taken and both my rheumatologist and I are not very happy with that. The rheumatologist is contemplating on giving me either Reclast or Zometa in order to fix the problem and I am

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I am always blown away when I find out how much a lot of the medications we have to use really cost. It is outrageous and I am grateful we have good health insurance which covers most of those expenses. It still leaves us with a pretty decent out of pocket amount which we have to pay each month. So far, that has turned out to be doable, but I can imagine many people are just not able to afford

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It is unbelievable learning how one out of three people will be the victim of a stroke and that four out of five families are confronted with the effects of it during a lifetime. These statistics were released by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention which also issue the warning that a mini stroke, also called a transient

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My guess is that we all know by now that consuming too much fatty foods on a daily basis is very unhealthy and can lead to all kinds of illnesses and health related issues and conditions. I am not just talking about the weight gain which eventually will occur and cause all kinds of problems, but you can often see the first signs of an unhealthy diet by looking at someone's skin. In many cases,

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Last week was one of those weeks when everything seems to come all at once. Within just a matter of days, we had so much sad news that it was hard to comprehend and it seemed almost unreal. First we got the news that one of my husband's friends had passed away. A couple of days later our son in law died unexpectedly. That same day we heard of the departure of two more persons who were close to

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I had to go to the hospital yesterday for a regular check-up with and visit to my Rheumatologist. The only thing out of the ordinary was that I also had to have a DEXA scan done, to determine my bone-density. Yes, my Rheumatologist keeps a close eye on me. I am not sure yet what the outcome is and hope that I don't have to start taking those monthly pills again to prevent and increase my bone

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Our son in law died last Tuesday. Even though he had been battling cancer for the past 5 years, it came totally unexpected. Every time, after surgery and chemotherapy, he pulled through and was completely cancer-free, until it returned again the next year and he had to go through the entire ordeal again. The same occurred this year and even though he had some minor inconveniences after the last

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With our grandsons attending pre-school they are bound to come home with colds and whatever else may be going around. They were getting over a cold for about two weeks now, but it seemed like the worst was behind them when they were staying with us during the weekends. Since both of us are very susceptible to catching a cold and take every necessary precaution, we have been able to dodge the

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It is that time of year again where the Holidays are coming closer and I always intend to have an early start gathering up presents and groceries which I can buy in advance. This time is hectic enough and that way we don't have to get it all at the last minute. I suspect several of you may be planning on spending the Holidays with family or friends somewhere else and that may require traveling

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When you read the labels on canned soups and other prepared foods you will find ingredients like baking soda, baking powder, MSG (monosodium glutamate), disodium phosphate and sodium alginate listed. They are actually nothing else, but fancy words for salt! Salt, also referred to as sodium, presents a huge health risk and is the cause of many strokes and other health related problems, because it

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When you wind up with Rheumatoid Arthritis, or any other form of Arthritis which affects the joints, it is not just the restrictions on your mobility that will a great impact on your life and physical well being, but your environment as well. The pain and stiffness you will experience will limit you in every way possible and you may have to give up many of the things you liked or were used to

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I am not a huge soda fan, but when I drink it then it is diet soda. Well, in spite of my understanding that would be good for me, it is not; it is stroke, heart attack and coronary artery disease related and increases the risks for these diseases by 48% to 60%, when you drink it on a daily basis. Drinking water is still the best and healthiest solution and if you don't like plain water, you can

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It wasn't that long ago when everyone was paying cash for the items they wanted to purchase and the concept was real simple: if you had no money, there was no need to go to the store, unless they would give you a credit. I suppose the last prompted the birth of credit cards and nowadays almost everyone is paying with plastic. The advantage of that is that it saves a trip to the bank to withdraw

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I think we all know by now that there is healthy and unhealthy food and a bad diet can lead to all kinds of health related problems. I was rather shocked though when I read that a lot of what we eat may cause a stroke. It turns out that over 700,000 people suffer a stroke each year and we can at least take away the risk and damage the following foods can cause which could result in a stroke. -

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Money is tight these days and I wouldn't be surprised if you, along with so many others, have already made some cuts in your budget to make ends meet. You may even have been so resourceful to come up with some other money making ideas and/or options, but not everyone is able to do that. For those who have no clue, but like to know about all the possibilities available to lay their hands on extra

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It seems like it is back to life in the fast lane for us; my work has been picking up substantially, for which I am grateful, and our weekends are occupied by keeping both our grandsons. Since the little guys are going to pre-school every day of the week, there is only the weekend left when they have a chance to stay over and both of them are not just looking forward to, but even counting on

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With the introduction of the computer, life certainly has changed quite a bit. Not only is it an excellent way of getting in touch very quickly with family and friends all over the world, but it also has substantially diminished the time we would usually spend shopping, making inquiries and paying bills for instance. Especially the last is a major plus and convenience; instead of having to go

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While I was doing a post for my art blog, I came across several applications of toothpaste which I wasn't aware of. Yes, you read that right; toothpaste apparently can be used for more then just cleaning your teeth. A drop of the simple, white, non-gel toothpaste will relieve the itch and decreases the swelling of bug bites or insect stings. It can also be used on sores or blisters; it will dry

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There is an uncanny amount of different types of ailments and diseases a person could end up with and just thinking about it would keep you in a constant state of fear. There is no need for that; for the same token you may never have to suffer through any or many of them. A lot can be warded off by healthy living which does not only pertain to taking vitamins and supplements, but also includes

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I have wondered about whether massage would be helpful with Rheumatoid Arthritis and other arthritis conditions, or not and I just got an answer to that question. It seems that massage can be very helpful reducing the pain caused by arthritis. Due to joint pain, the muscles are often taxed to the max and will definitely benefit by a good massage, but it also improves stiffness, range of motion,

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I can't believe how quickly time goes by: it has already been almost a month ago since we had family from the Netherlands and Canada staying with us for a few days, but it seems like it was only yesterday. They literally and figuratively went out of their ways to visit us and I am grateful they did. It was good seeing them and catching up and we all had a wonderful time. I wonder however if

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There may be some other reasons why you are not loosing any weight or don't see any results. One of them could be due to the fact that exercise converts fat in to muscle mass. That is good and much needed, but it may not show up on your scales as a decreasing number. Don't worry and keep at it; eventually it will. The diet you are on may not be one of the healthiest and it could well be an

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Coming back on those preventative and bone loss stopping medications; after telling my rheumatologist about all the many complications I went through each time I took my monthly dose, she told me to quit taking them for a while. I don't think I suffered any other negative effects, for which I am grateful. I can imagine however that people who did experience any of the risks and/or severe side

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We all probably already know that being overweight is extra hard on the joints and when you already are having joint problems, it would be of a tremendous help loosing those excessive pounds. I have heard and seen it several times before; people are trying to loose weight, but they don't seem to be able to. There could be several reasons for that and if you are among those who try to shed some

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Content by Donny Vinson My kids kept begging me to get hughes net at home because they wanted to instant message with their friends – to be honest, I didn’t even know what that meant. I was really afraid of letting them online because there’s so much bad stuff out there but as it turns out, it’s not all that hard to keep an eye on their web activities. I bought some software to help me track the

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I came across an article which made mention of the risks people are exposed to when taking osteoporosis drugs like Fosamax, Boniva, Actonel, Atelvia and Reclast. Yes, even though taking these medications has huge benefits, they are not entirely without negative effects. The drugs do stop and reverse bone loss, but some patients who have been taking one of these drugs suffered jawbone destruction

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It is funny at times, seeing people's reaction to something they are unfamiliar with. Some don't know what to do, keep their silence and simply stare, while others ask or even have the tendency to blow up. I am talking about the electronic cigarette we are and have been using for over a year now. Since it looks like a real cigarette and even produces smoke, many think we are polluting the air

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There may be a huge break-through concerning asthma and how best to treat this condition. According to recent research, the medication tocilizumab, also known under the name Actemra and RoActemra, which is currently used to treat Rheumatoid Arthritis, could turn out to be extremely helpful in treating asthma symptoms as well. It still has to be tested though, but so far the discovery of two new

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It is odd how I don't really read up on labels and product information when it pertains to every day items which I personally buy, eat and/or use. As long as they serve the purpose, it is fine with me. I noticed this habit when our grandchildren were staying over so much and I started paying more attention to what we were feeding them and all the different kinds of baby products we needed in

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I came across an article which was rather disturbing and would be good to take in account for the next several months, when you suffer from allergies or asthma. Due to all the rain we have had, flooding, hurricanes and tropical storms, mold has thrived and will worsen allergies more then ever before. Ragweed pollen is the main culprit for allergies in the fall and the only thing that will put an

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I don't like having back pain, but I know I will suffer from it due to wear and tear. My understanding is that the soft tissue between a couple of the disks in my spine has decreased or compressed over time and is the culprit of my lower back pain. It doesn't bother me too much, except when I have been doing much or heavy lifting and have been physically very busy for a long time. I know it can

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We use our microwave to turn our bacon into crisp, tasty slices of meat by putting it between some sheets of paper towel, which catch the grease for easy clean up, and heating two slices of bacon for about 45 to 60 seconds. Add about 15 seconds for any additional slice and depending on the crispiness you are after. You can cook an egg in the microwave; break it in to a cup and ensure to puncture

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There are so many people who are told there is not much that can be done about the pain they are constantly experiencing and they just have to learn to live with it. I have been there and done that, but it is one of the hardest things to do. Pain relievers can and will help, but they have the potential of messing up your stomach and you have to be careful not taking them too often, because you

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I have been using the microwave for de-crystallizing honey. Take off the lid and, depending on how much is left in the jar heat it up for about 15 to 30 seconds. You can repeat this until all the honey is liquid again and as often as is needed. What I didn't know was that brown sugar can be turned soft again by adding a few drops of water to its original package and then heated on medium for 10

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At present, cosmetic surgery is not only available to, but also very affordable for anyone and there are many who take advantage of this opportunity to improve or restore their youthful appearance. There are times when, in my humble opinion, the procedure was either totally unnecessary, or they looked much better before the nip and tuck took place. I suppose beauty is in the eyes of the beholder

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Some of us are very susceptible to bacteria and viruses and have to avoid coming in contact with them as much as possible. That is not always and easy task, but anti-bacterial hand soaps and creams are a great help. Another good tip is to disinfect kitchen sponges. This is easily done by soaking them in a mix of water and white vinegar or lemon juice and heating them in the micro wave on high

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We had relatives from Canada over and while catching up on all that had been going on, it turned out my aunt had really been through the wringer health wise. She is doing fine now and we are extremely grateful for that. It kind of made me wonder though if there was much difference concerning prices of medications between the canada drugs and the ones we buy in the U.S. and since inquiring minds

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When you have an ache or pain you like something done about it right away, but sometimes that is not always for the best. I came across an article which warns about immediate action when it comes down to the following ailments: Lower back pain often goes away by itself in the first six weeks and x rays can be misleading and could end up in expensive and unnecessary surgery. Relate all your

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Even though I have been extremely busy for the last several weeks, none of my activities came even close to cardio related work outs and have not really benefited my stamina. I am aware I have to do something different if we want to go hiking in the fall. I am not in any way, shape, or form to start an Extreme Body Workout and I will have to start from scratch. I can whip myself in shape slowly,

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I have already mentioned it on several occasions; don't wander off on your own, but consult your physician before you decide to take supplements or want to incorporate drinking Aloe Vera juice in your daily routine. Even though it is said to cure and help many diseases and conditions, most of those statements are not always proven and/or backed up due to insufficient research. Therefore, ask

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We had and aunt and cousin from Canada and uncle and aunt from the Netherlands staying with us this weekend. My aunt from Canada had just turned 80. Her sister and husband came over to celebrate with her and they all decided to come and see us. All of them are still real active and it is incredible seeing how some people age without showing many traces of the hands of time. Both my aunts hardly

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It is already established that Aloe Vera juice regulates and improves the digestive system, due to the fact that it increases the absorption of the nutrients from the different foods we eat. It is also a good remedy for acid reflux, constipation, Chrohn's disease, colitis and in preventing stomach ulcers. High blood pressure can be lowered as well by drinking this juice. It is also said that it

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I have heard from several people, who have tried everything and can't seem to loose weight, how they are thinking about having lap band surgery done. It may prevent and can be of great help in a lot of health issues related to being overweight, but they may not be aware of the fact that it can cause gastritis; an inflammation of the lining of the stomach. Surgery is not the only culprit when it

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We all may already be aware of the fact that Aloe Vera has many healing properties, but I had never heard of Aloe Vera juice until it was brought to my attention that drinking it has many health benefits and of course I had to check it out as soon as I got a chance. Aloe Vera juice is rich in antioxidants, minerals, vitamin A, C, E, B12, B6, B2, B1, folic acid, niacin, zinc, manganese and

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I have experienced that several medications can be gotten for free by asking my physician for samples. When I was taking one of the brands for bone strengthening, I never had to purchase it myself; I asked and was given. It made me wonder how doctors and other healthcare givers are being found by the pharmaceutical representatives, but I have no doubt it is the same for them as it is for us;

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I came across some more tips which were unknown to me and I found quite interesting and worthy of sharing. - Small cuts or wounds can be disinfected by putting honey on it. A study has shown that honey has the capability of destroying almost any bacteria which could cause an infection. - Black Pepper is excellent for stopping a bleeding, because it has analgesic, antibacterial, and antiseptic

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While I was doing a search on health topics for my blog, it occurred to me how difficult it must be for a doctor these days, staying on top of it all. There are constantly new studies and researches done with new developments and results and physicians need to stay updated in order to correctly inform their patients, colleagues and students. They would certainly benefit by taking a teach the

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I read some weird news which is supposed to help you stay healthy. I can see the benefits in a lot of them, others I am not so sure of. It certainly is worth trying though. - Paying cash for groceries can lead to weight loss, because you will more likely buy what you need, which are usually the healthy foods, then when paying with your credit card. - Strengthen your muscles and prevent injuries

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The six weeks on a soft diet after the laser surgery have passed and I am glad I can eat anything again. I lost a few pounds and have to be careful not to loose too much, but everything else is fine and I have to see the Periodontist again in October for a check up. It is odd; several months ago I was contemplating on loosing some weight, because it seemed my clothes were shrinking. I wanted to

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