Articles tagged with health
Guest Post: The Mental Benefits of Being Outdoors
In the unexpected era of social distancing and self-isolation, increased feelings of loneliness, depression, and anxiety are not hard to come by. Plus, dealing with depression is not easy. Now that many are returning to essential work and indulging
How to Use Twitter to Gain More Periscope Followers
Periscope is a live broadcasting (streaming) app that allows anyone with a compatible phone to broadcast almost anything at any time. Each broadcast is saved for just 24 hours unless the user decides to download and upload their broadcast some place else o
Do you think pharmaceutical companies want us sick?
I read a quote somewhere which said that there is no #profit in #death and there is no profit in #health either. So #pharmaceutical companies want to keep people sick and dependent on #medicines. They keep churning out medicines that take
Quest for Fairness
There is an obsession among women of South Asia to attain fairer skin tone. In quest of fairness, they will try anything often at great cost to their #health. Young girls are quite susceptible to the widespread #advertisements of #beauty-products and #wh
The Results Are In and It Is Good News
For those who have followed me for awhile, you have heard me talk of RGD. Many know that we have known one another for many years, since 1981. Others know of our friendship, and what it has been throughout the years. We have had some tough times over the
Five Simple Ways to Make Healthier Food Choices
I am trying to take better care of myself and be more diligent about the healthy choices I can make where foods are concerned. There are five simple changes that we all can make, that will help us all to eat a bit healthier: 1. Increase vegetab
Self Help books
If you visit a #bookshop or a #library you will see plenty of self-help books. They are on every conceivable topic and promise to change your #life for the better. They promise to increase your #happiness, your #health or help you become a better parent.
Budget and Survival Skills versus In Sickness and In Health
The alternate title for this #FOPP post is: “Am I being callous, insensitive, lacking empathy, unsympathetic, cruel and unkind?” Perusing my eMail Inbox and quickly glanced at a question in one of the messages that made me chuckle. It was ab
Belly fat
I was just reading an article about #belly-fat and boy was it scary. Did you know that belly fat is associated with serious #health problems, such as heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. Bad diet, alcohol, sedentary life style, genes and fast food
I Don't Know Much But ...
There are so many male tenors in the entertainment industry and no doubt if one is mentioned by name, somebody will readily respond with an alternative or comparable singer and say – Yeah, he's alright but I just love _________. Nevertheless I
Herb and Spice Spotlight : Capsicum (Red Pepper)
My late mother had a cabinet full of all kinds of herbs and spices in her kitchen. Cayenne pepper was always on her shelf. There were many of us living at home – mom and dad, my brothers and my one sister, and me. With so many varying taste buds to p
House Arrest Update
So, you may have noticed I haven't added to my "Day _ Of House Arrest" posts (today would be day 17 if anyone's wondering), and I want you to know it's not because I forgot about you! I just realized that my life is not THAT interesting, and those posts we
Asking for Prayers for My Friends
Before I leave, I wanted to ask for prayers and healing thoughts this morning for two of my friends. My friend, R.N., is in surgery, as I write this. A week ago he collapsed, and had a clot, and only 20 percent heart function. Today, he is in for tr
Cereal, Milk, and An Apple for a Light Breakfast
So today is a top heavy day for me. There are a lot of errands that I have to attend to this morning and I have to check my email for those that came in during my days off. normally, I'd go ahead and have a heavy breakfast so that I feel fuller longer and
We're Having a Heat Wave ...
Don't you love the Internet. It's like having a library in your home. Even though my trips to a real brick and mortar local library are sorely missed, the worldwide web is a great substitute! Recommending an online magazine which is likely something I'd b
A Writing Drought
The clouds in this photo teased me with the thought of possible rain. They look like storm clouds, but so far it hasn't rained and the clouds this morning are not as gray as when I took this photo last night. They promise more than they delivered. So it i
Teaching the World to Lament and Repent
No longer suscribe to cable or satellite TV and don't often tune in to the telly in the mornings. But my significant other happened to be watching CBS This Morning and there was an interesting segment titled “CBS CHANGING TUNES”. It began with
Oil Pulling Process...
How to do Oil Pulling... Put a half tablespoon in your mouth on an empty stomach. Swish the oil around for about 20 minutes and then dispel of it into the trash. Do not forget to brush teeth and do a mouth rinse once finished. Your toothbrush
Oil Pulling...
There has been a lot of buzz about a new #health trend that everyone, including celebrities and popular talk shows, is talking about. This trend is called oil pulling which has been used for thousands of years. Before new methods of dental hygiene and tren
What Makes Asparagus an Amazing Nutritional Powerhouse?
Asparagus season is just wrapping up in our little valley. There are a few days left to buy farm fresh, locally grown asparagus, and then the season will be over until next spring. There are last-minute reminders up on the farmer's market bulletin board, a
Finally Getting it Done
Just under 2 months ago I wrote about a dilemma I was having in my life. I asked for your opinions about getting eye surgery, or saving that money for a down payment on a house. I have finally made my decision. I will be having eye surgery in
What does it feel like to feel Normal?
I've been taking Lamictal for about 2 months now, right now on a steady dosage of 100mg. I'm not sure how I'm supposed to be feeling. I told my doctor I was feeling more apathetic lately, but he wants to see how I feel after a month of just 100 mg. It has
Healthier Skin, Hair, Nails
When browsing through the aisles of almost any store nowadays, you'll most likely see tons of cosmetic products aimed at prettier, healthier hair, skin, and nails. For example - hair masques, face masques, hand creams that claim to give healthier nails, et
Avocado, Apple and Pineapple Smoothie
Yes, yes, I know some of you will look at this post and think: #Avocado is horrible #Smoothies are not food But occasionally, I like to try my hand at smoothie making, and over the last few months have made (and survived drinking) smoothies using co
Dominant Personality Traits
Love to take #personality #quizzes . Just for #fun though. Not to explore myself inner self and learn new things about me, because this year will be my 60th birthday and if I haven't figured out who I am by now, might as well put that “project”
Stay Fit with S Health
I am not the type of person who gets to #exercise much more love doing it; however I know the importance of taking care of our #health and body and that means we have to get as much activity and exercise that we can on a daily basis. Being in the
Florence Nightingale
May 12th is International Nurses Day. This day has been celebrated since 1965. The date was chosen because it is the B-Day (birthday) for Florence Nightingale, a pioneer in healthcare and health reform, and the mother of modern nursing.
Swollen Lymph Nodes
So every year I usually get swollen lymph nodes in my throat. Last year wasn't too bad but this year is worse. Along with that I have a headache and feel dizzy/fatigued. I should probably see a doctor but for starters I would have to be the one driving and
Life Is Calling
A couple of weeks ago, &CoralLevang wrote of the moment of #worry that comes during that time when you don't know what the #doctor has to say ( Facing Another Diagnosis? ). I read it with a slight pang of familiarity. When I was 26 years
My Awesome Temp Jobs
Ever worked as a temp? Temping is an excellent way to maintain cash flow while you're looking for permanent employment. The goal is usually to start as a temp and then end up becoming permanent. But there are some who actually prefer working temp jobs, ins
Salt is Not the Enemy
No doubt you've heard of Dr. Oz. He was such a good doctor, Oprah gave him his own TV show. But have you heard of Dr. Axe? His #healthcare #philosophy is “Food is medicine”. Of course, that's not really a novel concept but he's a really cute gu
I want to start feeling better
I started taking the medication Lamictal approximately 2 weeks ago, still on 25mg per day. Next week the starter kit ups the dose to 50mg, then after 2 more weeks, 100 mg. I know I'll need a stronger dose eventually because my birth control pills decreases
Brands or Generics?
My husband and I both work for the #health service. Neither of us are medics, we are support staff, without which the service really could not function (&melody23 may well agree). As with many public bodies, it appears that the #NHS has been held
Health Update April 2015
Hey, y'all. I see it's been a week and a day since I posted. I didn't realize it had been that long but I've had a lot going on. I had two doctor appointments recently. One with my new lung doctor and one with my new heart doctor. I am glad to say that I r
My Wife Courtney's Appointment Today
My wife has an appointment today, it's a checkup for her general #health as well as her #diabetes. I ask my readers to pray all goes well. Other than her diabetes she's in pretty good health as far as we know. I have to say, her doctor & I don't alw
A reminder that good mental health is important...
I'm sure many of you have heard about the Germanwings incident by now, and the press is now reporting that the pilot had been dealing with mental illness. The tragedy has definitely highlighted the stigma of mental illness, and I'm hoping that this brings
Dr. Suzanne Humphries: On Vitamin C
Today, I've indulged my family a purchase of large quantity of Vitamin C supplementation. Good for 3 months for a large family. I've always had ascorbic acid in my medicine cabinet. But took Vit.C only when I could remember. I hadn
Eye Surgery vs Down Payment
I've run into the same dilemma for the second time in my life. I have really bad eye sight, and I tried to get Lasik done at one point. Lasik would have cost me $1,000 tops. Too bad I was informed that my eye sight is so bad I do not qualify for Las
Update on My Health
First, I have to share the good news, because it is really good news! According to the echocardiogram I had today, I DO NOT have pulmonary hypertension. That is big, y'all. I have enough going on that I really didn't need to deal with PH. I am so thankful
Drinking water... Do you?
Although we all know water is important, and water is something we need to survive, I recently was asked how much water I usually drink every day. And my answer was: "Eh... Well, I don't know! I guess... I think I drink less than 1 litre per
Reasons to Quit Smoking Now
Some of us may be guilty of smoking. While I am not a smoker, I do smoke sometimes especially when I'm out drinking with friends or if my work would cause too much stress. The most number of cigar that I can puff in a day would be three (and that's only if
Doctor Appointment
Hey, y'all. I hope you're all having a great day. I spent a large part of my morning at the doctor's office, but it wasn't bad. I am so glad I changed doctors. It is so nice to go to a doctor who actually listens to what I have to say, knows about the man
Time to think twice?
I don't know about you, but if I had to pay for my #medical care, as many people around the world do, I reckon I would think twice about what I did with my life. I'm not #diabetic, I still have all my #teeth. I'm not badly #overweight either, eat fairly h
Art Journal Page: Myself in Abstract
I made up a mixed-media art journal challenge. A couple of friends are doing it with me. I am behind because I haven't been feeling well, but I have done a few pages for the month. You can see the themes on the graphic here. This is the art journal page I
Reducing the Stigma of Mental Illness
I would never expect anyone who has not been diagnosed with a mental illness, and has not lived through it, to understand the disease. If one has not watched a family member battle a mental illness, he or she would also not be expected to understand the ra
Good Morning, Saturday! (21 Feb 2015)
Good morning, Persona Peeps! First, I would like to thank all who have commented on my latest writings; I have no time this morning to read and reply or comment on yours. I am on my way to meet a group of others for a hike this morning. This mornin
Documentary review: Forks Over Knives
"You see, there’s no money in healthy people, and there’s no money in dead people. The money is in the middle: people who are alive, sort of, but with one or more chronic conditions..." I just watched a #documentary "Forks Over Knives" and I m
I'm Tired, But Free
It's been a long day away from home base today – a whole eight hours. I got my X-ray first. Then we went to San Luis Obispo for lunch. While we were waiting for the best prices to kick in, I walked around the parking lot and the street behind the res
It's all About Balance
I had lunch with my oldest daughter yesterday. She made a delicious cabbage stew with sliced, toasted hoagie (sp) rolls. She made lemon cucumber water for the beverage. As she was telling me what all she put in the stew, I remembered the ingred
Money diverted from its intended purpose - again
From reading a post from Hollyhocks100 - http://personapaper.com/article/22157-ay-up-theres-summat-going-on- I was reminded of something that has been bugging me for a couple of months. We were due to have a new hospital built for the town at the lo
Want to know what Autism feels like?
Some of you know that my son is autistic, although high functioning it is enough for him to be registered disabled as when he is affected it is severe in its impact. He is very eloquent and well spoken but the chances of you having a turn in a conversatio
Bacon Grease Sandwiches
Have you ever eaten a bacon grease sandwich? It sounds rather disgusting, doesn't it? Well, I have to admit that I have eaten a few of them but it was several decades ago. I was just a kid at the time. I was stupid. And I had no clue there was a connection
Another day, another hospital
I am getting considerably fed up of hospitals and doctors now. Today had an appointment for the youngest so at least it wasn't me getting prodded but no mother wants to see her children suffer - no real mother should that say. Sometimes lately it feels as
Save lives three ways
I am sure that a lot of you are blood donors, a life-saving and worthwhile way to help your fellow man. You go every few months and have some of your blood taken, it is an amount that your body can quickly replace. You will get a drink and a bi
An Walk A Day Keeps The Doctor Away
Yes I know the old saying is "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" but I decided to substitute the apple for a #walk, as although fruit is very good for us #exercise is far better. Last wee I read an article on the BBC news website about how inactivity w
Good Liquid Foundation?
I have been getting fusion peels done (I've had 3 so far, tomorrow I have my 4th and final one - for now). I have seen an improvement in my skin and that makes me really happy. But like everyone, I'm not perfect! I still need to use foundation, and
Beans for Health
Stop making excuses for not eating beans. That gaseous state which you pass only occurs if you rarely have beans in your diet. Once you start eating them on a regular basis the gas will stop and the benefits will start kicking in. I"m
Please Don't Tell
In polite society, I am told, some topics of conversation are off-limits, namely religion, politics and sex. Sure, in informal gatherings or one-on-one, all topics are fair game -- or are they? What could be so potentially disastrous to discuss that many
Changing My Look
Hello new Persona friends! I'm looking for a little beauty advice! So I'm looking to do something different, and of course I immediately go to a hair change, that is one of the most drastic things we can do for a new look. The thing is, I want to grow my h
Back home and ready to go
Sorry that I have been MIA for a couple of days I was unexpectedly detained. I had an appoint with the dental surgeon yesterday with a view to having a tooth mended that had been cracked at my recent endoscopy. Simple yes? Nooo not simple -
Balance Rewards for Healthy Choices
Not only can you earn points on your Balance Rewards card by making qualifying purchases at #Walgreens and Duane Reade drug stores, you can earn points for tracking #health and #fitness goals and activities. Points may be earned for setting health goals,
The Complications of Bad Breath...
Bad breath is not only a #health issue, but if not controlled it can also become a social problem for you. One may get socially rejected for a reason unknown to him or her. If people step back when you talk, or if you do not find success with opposite sex
Not Quite the Day I Expected
When I woke up this morning I knew I had a doctor appointment at three in the afternoon thirty miles away. I also knew I had to get an X-ray before the appointment about fifteen miles on the way and the doctor had to have the results by the time of the app
Migraine Buddy: An App for Migraine Sufferers
Migraine Buddy is a free application for your smart phone that allows you to keep track of your migraines. It's like keeping a headache diary but has so many more features like an embedded Sleep Tracker. There's a simple sign-up process that requires your
Being Healthy...
No matter where in life we stand, good #health is our ultimate goal. Prevention, they say, is always better than cure. Here are some tips and tricks to keep fit without much trouble: A healthy diet - Drink plenty of water: This will keep you hydrated
Is It Even Possible to Get Abs?
Nowadays, everyone is selling products that they claim can help you get six pack abs, make it quite evident that a lot of people are trying for them. Lots of people, in the starting only work out so much that before reaching the target they get tired and
Too Much Pride Is Not Good
Well I am happy to say the baby girl's #operation was a #success. But the #expenses will be too high for the family to handle. The husband came home and I talked to him. He said his brother said they should come back here to stay in my house. I said it was
What should I eat?
I now realize I have gained so much weight after looking at all my pictures on Facebook then and now. And after A high blood pressure attack a few days ago I knew I had to do something if I didn't want to go to the hospital. I drastically made some changes
Brown Rice Couscous
Brown Rice Couscous I needed a quick side dish to bring to a Fiber Circle (knitting/crochet/Spinning) group that I belong to here in town. So I whipped up this sweet and savory Brown Rice Couscous with cranberries, apples and walnuts. This glu
It Has Been a Really Crazy Day
We had a joint doctor appointment out of town this afternoon at one. I was busy making a tsu post and unloading my camera at the Templeton house where we stopped so I could print out a coupon for a free lunch. My husband was downstairs doing paperwork. W
DorothyGale has never seen a germ! (A little humor)
DorothyGale has been thinking about germs lately. She's not sure she really believes in the germ theory, since she has never seen a germ. It's for this very same reason that DorothyGale does not believe in the Great Turkey, who supposedly brings pumpkin pi
Need Your Good Wishes Friends...
These are times of just started winter in this part of the world. It is a mixed kind of weather and the land seems to be covered layer of greenery, but the #nature is at its best. There is one problem also, because of unstable temperatures this is also th
Category Challenge: Health-Fitness
I was reading a very interesting article in Readers’ Digest titled,”A Matter of Life or Death.” Though it was US specific, I think we can all learn some lessons from it. It stated that every year, people in US smoke billions of cigarette
Brush Your Teeth!
It past my kids' bedtime and here I am again reminding them to brush their teeth. It is quite hard to call the kids and follow right away when they are so engrossed with their games or videos on their ipads. Anyway, i focus on their dental care since I gre
Relief For Back Pain
Just last year my husband was hospitalized due to slip disc. This was actually from a back injury way back when he tried to lift my father's barbel and did not bend his knees. He fainted then but the doctor did not see any damage to his back. But last year
World Mental Health Day
Hurray for the powers-that-be that named one entire day as World Mental Health Day! If you've sensed some sarcasm in my statement, you are entirely right. Naming a singe day to focus on all the facets of mental health is akin to putting a single bandage o
Happy First Friday of the coming Winter
Onset of winter is always full of pleasantness in the climate and brings in pleasure in the life of everyone. It gives a sense of freedom from the scorching summer which you might have been facing through out the summer day. Birds start chirping in the e
For Your Health: Hand Washing Is an Important Preventive Measure Against Illness
Your mother was right: Washing your hands often IS important. Hand washing is the most effective and simplest way to prevent the spread of germs. As germs cause illness, it follows then that regular and proper hand washing is an important weapon in the pre
For Your Health: How to Know If You Have a Cold or the Flu
With the kids back in school, the weather turning cooler and damper, it's that time of year again: Cold and flu season. Both respiratory illnesses are caused by viruses, so antibiotics will be of no help in getting rid of the infections. There are, howev
day 9 of juice plus detox
Well im on day 9 of the juice plus detox now and im starting to feel so much better. still struggling with headaches now and again and feeling really tired in the mornings but i think that's because im not managing to drink the 3 litres of water that your
My Rainbow of Health Problems
I found out recently that I have pulmonary hypertension, GERD and most likely asthma. I did not need to add these three things to my already extensive list of medical conditions. The worst one of these is pulmonary hypertension. It is high blood pressure
day three of my juice plus detox
Well im now entering day three of my juice plus detox and im starting to feel some benefits. all yesterday i was extremely fatigued, felt drugged, migraine and all weird in my head which i understand to be toxins all being released into my body. I went t
Juice plus detox
A friends daughter is a representative for juice plus , its a shake or vitamins plan to lose weight, Ive seen some photos and it does seem to work. Ive signed myself up to it, i decided to do because i can pretty much do my low carb plan alongside i
Aloe vera plant (Aloe barbadensis miller) vs bottled gel
Aloe vera (Aloe Barbadensis miller) plant vs bottled gel Had I been introduced to the Aloe vera plant before becoming a MLM member of a US based company, I would have had more trust in the plant. Not because these bottled products are any le
Trying out Yasmin BC
A few days ago I went to pick up my monthly prescription refill for the birth control pill I've been taking for the past few months. I usually get Ocella, which is the generic for Yasmin, and I pay $0 for a month's supply. Maybe you can imagine my surprise
The Habit That Can Make You Depressed
We all have had bad things happen to us. Life is a series of events, and with the good ones we will all experience distressing events at one time or another. How do we get through them? Some of us will pull ourselves up by the boot straps and carry on. Oth
E-Cigarettes - Good or Bad?
There's some controversy in the news today. Apparently the World Health Organization think they're unhelpful and should be regulated. The UK authorities believe that e-cigarettes are beneficial. In a nutshell: Supporters of E-Cigarettes They are not ha
Week 8 Physical Activity Challenge Report
This is the third and finals progress report on my 60-day exercise challenge. And with one day to spare I can say I reached my goal! I have reached Silver Level on the Presidential Champions Physical Exercise Challenge. As I didwith my past reports,
The Process of Forgiveness
Learning to forgive has often been a challenge for me. For years I struggled with it. It wasn't that I didn't want to forgive, I just couldn't figure out how to do it. Every article or book I read on the subject focused on 'why' you should forgive, and how
Wow a While Ago there was an Accident Almost In Front of My House
Earlier this evening there was an accident just a few feet away from my house. 2 #motorcycles were having a #race along the road. They nearly side swept a child. On driver even turned off his light but was going too fast to stop. One driver overtook and wa
Stand Up! It's Healthier!
As I write this post, I debate to myself, whether I should continue to sit or if I should stand. What? Typing on your computer standing? Are you mad? Don't write me off as another nutcase just yet. Standing up is healthier than sitting down. Yes, it's th
Stand Up! It's Healthier!
As I write this post, I debate to myself, whether I should continue to sit or if I should stand. What? Typing on your computer standing? Are you mad? Don't write me off as another nutcase just yet. Standing up is healthier than sitting down. Yes, it's th
Week 4 Physical Activity Challenge Report
This is the second progress report on my 60-day physical activity challenge that I started July 1st. I am glad to report I am Ahead of Plan by a few hundred points, as you can see in the attached tracking chart (red line is the actual activity, blue l
Good old Jamaican remedy for coughs, colds, sore throats and chest infections.
My dad tells me that my great great granny was a healer in Jamaica, that she would throw herbs together to make lotions and potions to help ail others problems, I have been told by psychic mediums twice that i have this healing energy and that i need to
Feeling good at 8,600 feet above sea level
I am visiting my hometown for the first time in six months. My city Bogota is located in the middle of the Andes Mountains range at 2,650 meters above sea level (A little more than 8,600 feet). Having lived in South Florida for more than thirteen yea
Do you drink enough water?
How much water do we need? So we know that we need several different things to survive, namely being water, food, shelter and some type of protection from the weather (shelter and clothing). We need to be able to keep ourselves warm and cooler when dealin
Healthy Breakfast!
If anyone on here is following me on BB, you'll know that I highly endorse and use products by Le-Vel, which is a company that manufactures and promotes a healthy and premium lifestyle. You'll also know that I've had a million different positive side effec
Week 1 Physical Activity Challenge Report
After the first week of my physical activity challenge (read here). I can report I am ahead of plan by a few points, which is actually encouraging, if I take into account that we had the 4th of July holiday weekend. According to my pla
My 60-day Physical Activity Challenge
Following &AdrienneJenkins suggestion of using PersonaPaper as site to keep track of hobbies and goals (Read her post here), I created this post to share one of my short term personal goals for the second half of the year. I have set a goal
Hello! I am back
I had to take a short hiatus as I was busy with my aunt. She is better and I am thankful to all my online friends for their prayers and wishes. She still has lot of infections and doctors are trying all sorts of means to make her feel better. She was havin
Sesame Seeds Improve Blood Flow
I have always like sesame seeds and often chose bread or bagels that have sesame seeds on them. My children on the other hand, don’t like them, and I don’t know why I do. Needless to say, I finally found the reason for liking sesame seeds. Stu
We Name Him Cimot
This yellow male cat always stays inside our garage, waiting for us to feed him. He's not our pet, just a stray cat but acts like a pet and always seeks for our attention whenever we open our door. All of us (husband, daughter, and I) are always confused
Kitchen Allergy In the Morning
I am a strangest person you will ever meet! People with allergy are sensitive to all kind of things. I, for one, am allergic to my kitchen area. You heard it right! Every time I step into my kitchen, I started to sneeze, non-stop! (And no, it is not dirty!
The Proper care of our eyes.
Most of the people are curious about how they look, our face, our body and the total outside appearance is really a big factor to boost our confidence, and one of the people look at when we are conversing to them is our #eyes. Our eyes reflects the kind of
