Daily Archives: February 16, 2009

A Bit Of Wisdom From An Elder

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We need to get our priorities in a row. A lazy person never has priorities and never plans anything. He
lets circumstances make all his decisions—and believes fate has the final say. Even though he has had a thousand nudges to do a certain thing, he ignores them because it is only himself dreaming again. If we cannot hold onto a plan long enough to do anything about it, then we should write it. Write it so plain that when we read it, we run—we run toward putting into practice what we set out on paper. It is essential to decide the ultimate outcome of our lives.  If we do nothing, then that is a decision. Our lot in life is what we make it, using every delay, every pain, every injustice as fuel to fire our determination. Let the young men and women of this nation remember that idleness leads to poverty.

Weather Forecasting Not Just Left Up To Meteorologists

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The effect of changes in the weather on our health is undeniable. Just ask the severe rheumatoid arthritis patient about his or her joint pain during rainy days.  Atmospheric pressure can be felt by those with achy joints or metal implants in their bodies. They can predict the weather better than some network television meteorologists.  How can you be wrong when the atmosphere is in your bones, literally?  And remember; The sun is a person’s most crucial source of vitamin D which we all need to live a healthy life.  So get as much of it as humanly possible this comming summer. Not far off either and I am sure lookin’ forward to it.

Pain Killers Not So Good

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Myself  have done without pain killers through out my life  and here is a good example why.

At the end of January the FDA held a public hearing to reconsider the safety of Darvon, a painkiller that has been on the market since 1957. The panel voted 14 to 12 in favor of withdrawing the drug from the market, following in the footsteps of the United Kingdom which banned the drug in 2005 after concluding the benefits of Darvon did not outweigh the serious risks.

Maybe What You Sleep On Should Be Looked At Huh?

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Kind of a good reason to hang onto your old mattress, don’t ya think?

Mattresses today aren’t like the ones manufactured forty years ago. Now they come to us manufactured with chemicals that include flame retardants, petroleum based foams, plastics, vinyls, fungicides and pesticides. Most mattresses are made almost entirely of raw ingredients from the petroleum industry.

Cold Remedies Keep Things Simple For Health

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Avoid Over-the-Counter Drugs

Although these medications claim to be helpful, they can turn your cold into a nightmare. A runny nose may be irritating, but drying up nasal passages with decongestants is a sure fire way to encourage the build-up of bacteria. Instead, keep you sinuses clear with natural saline sprays.

You can also make your own saline solution at home with a half teaspoon of salt dissolved in a cup of warm water. Use a bulb syringe to place three or four drops of the liquid into each nostril. Gently breathe in and avoid blowing your nose for at least thirty seconds. This gives the mixture time to break down some of the build-up in your sinuses. Repeat this several times each day until nasal passages are clear.

Over-the-counter cough syrups should also be avoided. Instead, mix lemon juice with warm water and add a bit of honey. This home remedy can soothe your cough and works equally well for sore throats.

Sinus pressure and pain is often treated with over-the-counter pain medication like acetaminophen and ibuprofen. These are only moderately effective and are known for their potential toxic side effects. Try placing a heating pad or warm washcloth over the area instead. Repeat as needed.