I don’t understand why only a link is showing, probably another change by WP that Bloggers were not told about.
This post is of the utmost importance to parents around the world. I’m so impressed.
Melinda
Accidents are rough. Other than the physical pain they inflict, it also leaves scarring damage to our mental and emotional well-being. Doctors usually offer pain medications for recovery but did you know there are other alternatives we can take and not just solely depending on those prescribed on pills? Are you curious what it is? I’m talking about natural methods! Let’s narrow down these remedies to find out what works for you!
Think of physical therapy as the star player on your comeback team after an injury. It’s not just about moving around—it’s a strategic move to make the most of your recovery. Using a wide variety of techniques, physical therapy works to reduce pain and improve strength and flexibility so your body can get back to normal. Here are a few key treatments:
When you want to express yourself, get a tattoo they said. If you want to heal yourself, get acupuncture. Trigger warning for those who are afraid of needles as we are going to talk about acupuncture, an ancient practice with a touch of modern science that is proven and tested by those who undergo that procedure. Here are a few of the ways, simply explained, that acupuncture can help:
You never know what bones have realigned after your accident. It may feel and look normal, but there are already underlying conditions. That’s why having chiropractic care after an accident is helpful during your recovery. This hands-on approach adjusts your spine and restores your body’s balance and other systems to work together. Here’s how chiropractic care can facilitate your recovery in several key ways:
If you have a garden and you have herbs like ginger, turmeric, and others, no need to take a walk towards the pharmacy as these herbs are in the remedy business. Those mentioned herbs are still providing relief and fighting inflammation today. Some may call it grandmother’s medicine, but hey, they are backed by science. Here are some soothing herbal remedies commonly used for their pain-relieving properties:
Don’t let the pain take a toll on your everyday activities. Let these methods be your co-pilot in the healing process.
This is a collaborative post
Melinda
Here are a few products I’m loving with right now. I hope you find a product to add to your household or self-care routine. The list may also give you ideas for a surprise for friends, and family. All products were found on Amazon.
I’ve had mine for years, at least 10 years, without a single problem. No coffee pot to clean, and makes coffee in minutes. I can’t live without it.
We both love these insulated bottles. When I added more water to my day, I bought us two each. That was years ago. I drink at least 2 refills a day, and I make fewer trips to the fridge.
My Granny used this to keep her stainless sink clean. It probably has more uses and they have several types of cleaners. Nothing gets my stainless sinks cleaner. This is a powder, you will need to work around the sink until the small bits resolve and then take another pass.
We splurged on the trashcan, and it was the best decision. Ours is close to 20 years old, not one problem.
The way to keep the stainless clean is to buy Stainless wipes. My other recommendation is to use Simplehuman trashbags. The big difference is theirs fits the trashcan completely. The cheaper trashbags that my husband is using drive me cringe. The problem is they don’t fit right and don’t cover the removable inner can and food and anything else you put in the trash gets on the top and the back of the trashcan. More cleaning!
I bought this plant last year, it still looks new, and the leaves are still shiny. The planter is bad-looking and cheap. I bought a ceramic planter to put it in. It is perfect for my office and it doesn’t take up much space. I’ve also bought many other artificial plants and the quality top notch. The more expensive offer lasts much better.
I would have a hard time living without the system and have already forgotten how to turn off the television. Alexa takes a short time to adjust to and lately, I am frustrated when I have to ask more than one time. In the big picture of life that’s a crub.
Just a note:
Melinda
Beyond Happy!
I spent seven hours reading and researching my family history yesterday. :)
Melinda
Thank you for all the great feedback on the Blogger Highlight series, I’ve enjoyed meeting each blogger and sharing their site with you. This week we highlight the blog of heard + felt.
I’m Anna (she/her), a survivor-writer-fighter-dreamer-healer. Writing is in my blood- literally. I grew up surrounded by novels and poems and libraries thanks to the influence of my grandfather, best-selling author, journalist, and pal of Robert Frost. From a young age, I learned that writing and words hold power– the power to transform, influence, comfort, harm, heal, process, teach, and so much more.
I love this blog because she writes about many topics including trauma.
Melinda
In this fast-paced social media world, finding the time to look within or back in time can be difficult. I hope you find these quotes and questions interesting. So glad you stopped by today!
Many of you know I was a wild child at 12 years old. I was a drug addict, my boyfriend was 21 years old and a drug dealer. I did not go to school for a month and spent three days in Juvenile Detention for that.
I don’t remember the circumstances but I was caught with a gun and put on probation. I met with her every month and for 7 months I did not talk. She said the State of Texas wanted to take custody and send me to a boot camp type of facility as punishment.
She did not believe a boot camp was what I needed to reform. She told me about potential options and one day I asked if she could find a boarding school to stay for a year.
My Granny and the Probation Officer worked together to find a boarding school for bad girls. My Granny remembered a Convent for bad girls from when she was younger. Sure enough, the Convent was what I needed, and I stayed there for a year.
My Probation Officer was patient with me and took me to my dental and doctor’s appointments. She never told me what I did wrong or talked down to me. The only snag was when she showed up one day and I was wearing a tee that said cocaine. She made me change. Fair enough.
She encouraged me, told me how smart I was, and other complements I was not used to hearing.
I was transformed early in my stay and was promoted to the highest rank, giving me complete freedom.
She was one of the good guys who saw something in me and I’m so thankful for her. She saved my life.
Melinda
I wanted to set this post up as a survey but couldn’t find how it would have made your feedback much easier. I apologize but really need your feedback. I’ll keep it short.
Does my About Me page give enough information on what my blog is about and myself?
Am I writing on topics you care about?
What topics would you like to see?
If you could take one minute to share your feedback in the comments section.
I truly appreciate my followers and want to make sure I’m meeting your needs.
Melinda
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I was diagnosed with Lyme Disease and its coinfections in 2014. It controlled my life while the virus spread across my body setting up a house in my brain and causing cognitive impairment. The best way to describe how my brain was affected is to say, a machine gun was used on my brain and those memories are gone. In addition, I forget what I was saying and what I was going to do.
According to The Mayo Clinic Lyme disease is an illness caused by borrelia bacteria. Humans usually get Lyme disease from the bite of a tick carrying the bacteria.
Ticks that can carry borrelia bacteria live throughout most of the United States. But Lyme disease is most common in the upper Midwest and the northeastern and mid-Atlantic states. It’s also common in Europe and in south-central and southeastern Canada.
While most tick bites are harmless, several species can cause life-threatening diseases. Tick-borne diseases include:
Rocky Mountain spotted fever
Lyme disease
Anaplasmosis
Babesiosis
Colorado Tick Fever
Powassan Encephalitis
Tularemia
Ehrlichiosis
Relapsing fever
If Lyme is detected in the first couple of weeks, an antibody is used for a couple of weeks and you dodged a bullet. A large number of people do not get the Lyme Rash, and by the time symptoms start, a small amount of antibiotics does not work. The next step is Antibody Therapy. I had a port in my chest and had Antibody Treatments every day at home. It was miserable.
Know where the ticks are more prominent in your area, avoid the area, or dress appropriately to cut down on having ticks get on you. The last thing to do after every outing is check your ENTIRE body for ticks. Even in the tricky places. Be sure to look in your hair!
Dogs can get extremely ill if bitten by certain ticks. My sweet Sasha contracted Ehrlichiosis twice, each time it almost killed her.
Be aware and be vigilant.
Melinda
References:
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/lyme-disease/ticks-and-lyme-disease
Every day people with Chronic Illnesses have tiny stressors that add up throughout the day and are added to the bigger issues you’re already dealing with. I know it’s time for a break when the tiny issues have me cussing.
It could be something like not being able to open toothpaste, or toothpaste falling off into sink. I’m talking about tiny issues. Many don’t notice the tiny issues as they stack up and can make a decent day into a bad day. Everything piles up until it crashes.
I don’t have the answer but we can’t just turn the other way regarding our health. We must add the tiny stresses to our daily list of struggles to acknowledge them and see if we can change our day. We can’t avoid the extra stress, we have to learn to accept or find a workaround.
When you think about how many spoons you have, include the tiny issues when counting spoons.
Those who have not played the game may want to as a stress reliever.
You might find a great self-care treat if you play older games, like board games, not electronic ones.
I’m not saying anything new, just asking you to be aware of those tiny stressors when you look back over your day.
As my health continues to challenge me, it’s the little things that can throw me over the top. Last week, I had forgotten how to peel an orange, but instead of being bothered, I threw it in the trash.
Have a great day!
Melinda
Caring for your mental health is just as important, if not more so, than caring for your physical well-being. However, it’s often forgotten or overlooked in our busy lives.
Here are eight practical and accessible ways to maintain healthy mental habits without leaving the comfort of home. Prioritize yourself by investing some time into these simple yet powerful activities!
Having an established routine is one of the most effective tools for improving mental health. Not only does it provide structure, but the familiarity of the routine can also reduce anxiety and lift your mood.
Set yourself a morning or evening routine, or come up with a combination of both! A few ideas include having a regular wake-up time, starting off each day with some physical exercise, journaling, mindful meditation, and/or setting goals for the day.
Spending time with family and friends is one of the best ways to boost your mental health. You don’t even have to leave home – technology has made connecting easier than ever! Take advantage of video-calling or texting to catch up, share stories, and plan activities.
You can also connect with people online through social media, forums, blogs, and more. For example, why not join an online chat room dedicated to a hobby or interest? Or even start your own blog and become part of the blogging community.
What better way to stay engaged than learning something new? Whether it’s taking up a new hobby, reading a book, listening to podcasts, or teaching yourself a language. Use this opportunity at home to explore some of these.
If you need some motivation and guidance, there are plenty of online courses available from universities around the world. From photography to web development, you’ll be spoilt for choice.
At-home workouts don’t have to be boring. Use this time to switch up your routine, try something new, and challenge yourself! Yoga, HIIT, and Weightlifting are a few examples of exercises you can use to switch up your routine.
If working out isn’t your thing, that’s okay too – any type of physical activity will do the trick. Go for a walk around the neighborhood, dance in the kitchen, or ride a bike in an open space. All of these activities release endorphins which help us feel happier and reduce stress levels.
Cooking is an excellent way to relax and destress – try making a delicious meal or dish that reminds you of something special. You can either try making chicken and waffles from scratch or try a recipe you’ve never made before.
Remember that comfort food can also be healthy – make sure to include plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Not only do these foods provide essential vitamins and minerals for your body, but they can also boost your mood too!
Creativity is a great way to express yourself and channel emotions. Why not try some DIY projects around the home or draw/paint something that makes you feel good? You don’t need to be an artist or a craftsman – simply put aside some time in the day to unleash your creativity without judging yourself too much.
Mental health and creativity go hand-in-hand, so let yourself get lost in the process!
It’s easy to become overwhelmed when constantly plugged into technology. Being bombarded with news, social media posts, and emails can cause stress and anxiety. So why not give yourself a break?
Set aside some time each day when you completely unplug from all devices – switch off your phone, log out of social media, power down the laptop, and just be present. Take some deep breaths, enjoy a cup of tea, or read a book without any distractions – these small moments will work wonders for your mental well-being.
Taking time to appreciate nature is one of the most calming activities one can do. Even if you’re at home, you can still find moments to connect with nature. You could open your windows or sit in the garden and listen to birds singing.
You can also grow some plants or herbs and watch them flourish over time. Gardening is a great stress reliever and can help boost your mood too!
A home is a safe place where we can be ourselves and express our emotions without judgment. Use this time at home to practice self-care and focus on your mental health. These eight activities will help keep you engaged, encourage creativity, and provide moments of peace – allowing you to take care of yourself in the best way possible.
This is a collaborative post.
Melinda
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Celebrating Presidents Day is for thinking about all of our Presidents, to me anyway. I would not celebrate several Presidents, especially these days. I take great pride in being American but would love to return to the time when the people mattered.
On this day, my mind goes to our Founding Fathers who laid the groundwork for a civil society. I can imagine how hard that must have been, some love and others hate and the story continues.
I believe in the Constitution, it’s America’s framework, and wish people in office would read and follow the laws. I read a copy of the original Constitution and it’s straightforward. It’s clear who can run for office and who can’t. Those rules are being overlooked today or we would have one less on the campaign trail. The same rules apply to anyone in Congress but they left the book at home.
Sorry, this post isn’t upbeat. We vote for President next year and we have no viable candidates. I see a future with more division, hatred, racism, lying, mass shootings, and losing more personal rights.
That doesn’t make me feel hopeful.
Melinda
Photo taken in D.C.
Thank you for all the feedback on the Blogger Highlight series. I’ve enjoyed meeting each blogger and sharing their site with you. This week we highlight the blog of Paradiso.
Stalked by Demons… Guarded by Angels
I created it to express… as all writers tend to do. It was a big step for me so any support, likes, views, and comments would be much appreciated!
Paradiso is created to share my thoughts, poetry, stories, articles on current events that interest me, and just my writing in general.
We have followed each other for a long time, she writes interesting posts.
Melinda
In this fast-paced social media world, it can be difficult to find the time to look within or back in time. I hope you find these quotes and questions interesting and I’m so glad you stopped by today!
These videos will give insight into the parent’s lack of interest in their kid being expelled and their life turned upside down. It’s like a cult, are these parents involved in something deeper?
There are pages of women, possibly men who are scantily dressed. They show a lot of their body but it’s not porn. It’s like your kid reading a Playboy magazine, do you want your kids to watch that? This is an example.
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https://www.fox35orlando.com/video/1407482
This is another video of the same parent. It is hilarious, the logic and excuses parents make will turn your stomach. They fill me with rage.
https://nypost.com/2024/02/10/news/florida-private-school-expels-kids-over-moms-onlyfans-career/
https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/world-news/onlyfans-stars-son-left-suicidal-24654515
https://ca.news.yahoo.com/onlyfans-moms-ads-got-9-225812416.html
This happening across the world, it’s not an American problem. You never know if your employees are Only Fans members. This story is sickening.
What the kids go through at school when their parent/parents are members of Only Fans. The link may include other stories on the page. The story to read is the first one on the page talking about Only Fans and suicide.
The mom who complains about her kids being expelled.
Watching these videos is important, you need to understand what’s on the parents’ minds, and how they justify disobeying the school rules. I did add a couple of videos about kids who committed suicide after being expelled from school. This is not surprising to me.
I will continue to look for the number of students who have committed suicide over Only Fans.
They have a free membership, I’m going to sign up for the free membership and see what is available. I’m sure it will get under my skin but I have to know what kids can see for free.
Melinda
I was looking for a Brussels Griffon without the high price. There is a small but awesome no-kill shelter nearby, and I had talked to about wanting a Brussels Griffon and it wasn’t long before we met Griffy.
She was living on the streets pregnant, fortunately, an employee at Dallas Animal Control sent her to the shelter in Plano. The day I picked her up, she had just said goodbye to her babies and the foster mother. I know she must have been in shock, losing her babies and leaving her foster care and in a new house.
She took a lot of training, arguing about who’s the boss, and she didn’t want much petting but we now have the calmest dog except when she sees the UPS or any large truck going by the house. Her best buddy is her brother Jett whom you met the other day.
Giffy is a daddy’s girl, he walks her every day and takes both dogs to the park. When she started sleeping by me it was a total shock. I love her so much.
I’ve shown you, my children, show me yours in the comment section.
Melinda
Here are a few products I’m loving with right now. I hope you find a product to add to your household or self-care routine. The list may also give you ideas for a surprise for friends, and family. All products were found on Amazon.
Melinda
Thank you for all the great feedback on the Blogger Highlight series, I’ve enjoyed meeting each blogger and sharing their site with you. This week we highlight the blog of Damon Ashworth Psychology.
Damon is back working as a Clinical Psychologist in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia after volunteering as a Mental Health Specialist in Port Vila, Vanuatu.
Damon’s new book ‘Deliberately Better Sleep’ is now for sale as a paperback and as an e-book as of February 13th, 2023:
It can be purchased at booktopia.com.au.
I love his site, the posts are medical but don’t sound clinical. His writing ability is enviable.
You must visit Damon’s site, there is a topic on his blog that will interest you.
Melinda
Golf is an incredibly popular sport that offers a variety of benefits for those who choose to play. Not only can golf offer physical fitness and an improved lifestyle, but it also provides the chance to organize a tournament. Have you considered organizing or taking part in a san diego golf tournament, for instance? This is something worth looking into as a great part of the world to enjoy a game of golf.
We shall discuss in this article the many advantages of golf, touching on the fitness side and how it helps many live a more fulfilling life. Then we can get more serious and talk about golfing tournaments. These can be run by a golf club, be on a world scale, or simply a friendly one that we organize for family members, friends, or work associates. So, let’s talk more about golf.
Golf is a great way to get in shape and stay active. It’s a low-impact sport that can be done at any time of the day while helping golfers improve their golf swing. What’s more, golf encourages golfers to walk around the course, instead of using motorized golf carts. This helps golfers stay active while experiencing the fresh air and outdoors.
In addition to physical fitness benefits, golf can also help improve golfers’ mental health. The game of golf requires a lot of focus and concentration, which has been shown to reduce stress levels and relieve anxiety. Golfers have reported feeling calmer and more relaxed after golfing.
Golfers can enjoy all these advantages as they learn techniques, practice on courses, and compete with other golfers in tournaments. This comes with the opportunity to stay active while having fun or feeling competitive at the same time.
Furthermore, golf can provide great networking opportunities when organizing or participating in tournaments. Whether you’re looking for some extra exercise or just want a change of pace from your everyday routine, golf has something for everyone. Golf is a sport that encourages a diverse range of ages to its game.
Arranging golf tournaments can be a great way to build relationships within a golfing community. With golf being so popular, there are numerous golf courses one can join. A tournament can also be used as an excellent marketing opportunity to generate media exposure and attract new golfers.
Competitions can be open to all golfers, or members of golf clubs could organize private tournaments. Whichever type you choose to run, it can be a great way to build camaraderie between golfers and also allow golfers from all over the world a chance to compete. It’s important to remember that a tournament takes time and money to organize, so make sure you’re prepared for the task.
If you are winning games, why not see if there is a chance you might be able to turn professional and enter the bigger tournaments on the world stage? Achieving this can be a combination of talent, practice, commitment, opportunity, and a willingness to travel. It helps when we have a supportive team behind us.
Golf is an excellent sport that offers a variety of benefits, including enhanced physical fitness and improved lifestyles. For golfers looking to take their game further, the tournament provides a great platform to get together with competitors locally, nationally, or globally. Golf clubs and courses provide the location for all levels. The sport provides plenty of opportunities for players to stay active while having fun and building life-long relationships with fellow golfers. So what are you waiting for? Get involved today!
This is a collaborative post.
Melinda
We adopted Jet from Operation Kindness, they are so nice and truly take care of animals. There is a large outside area where the dogs can lounge and play, a huge cat room, and the dogs are walked every day.
We didn’t want a baby, but that’s exactly what we did. It was during the pandemic and dogs were being adopted as soon as they came in. After weeks of looking, I fell in love with Jet. Little did I know we would be my shadow.
Melinda
In this fast-paced social media world, finding the time to look within or back in time can be difficult. I hope you find these quotes and questions interesting. So glad you stopped by today!
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For me it’s coffee!
Melinda
Every medication, vitamin, and supplement has side effects. Some people think that if you can buy it over the counter for you or your children there is nothing to worry about, Wrong! Everything has side effects.
Prescription medications come with a detailed warning but do you read them? You should know what side effects to look for in the short term that may pass, what is urgent, when to go to the hospital or to call the doctor, and what the long-term effects are.
I’ve been taking anti-psychotics for years, at least 30 years for my Bipolar Disorder. One of the long-term side effects of anti-psychotics is called Tardive Dyskinesia which is a serious side effect that can disrupt your entire life.
I started having symptoms a couple of months ago but didn’t think anything about my medications. I thought I knew what Tardive Dyskinesia looked like. You’ve seen the commercials, the person’s hands shake and they drop items or they have jerky motions.
My symptoms reached a point where they were consuming me so I called my doctor. He had me stop one of my medications because it was causing the symptoms I was having. Constantly brushing my teeth with my tongue, and chewing on the side of my mouth, it started to hurt.
When that didn’t work I did some research on Tardive Dyskinesia and discovered that it isn’t always a jerky and uncontrollable motion I called my doctor back to see if he thought it was Tardive. Sure enough, I have an early diagnosis and after stopping my anti-psychotic medication we are hopeful the symptoms will go away.
The big issue is this may not go away even after stopping the medication and my depression will return once I’m off the medication. The good ole catch 22. So I have to wait 450 hours for the medication to get out of the bloodstream, and then it takes longer to be released from the brain. He said we may still be dealing with this in August.
By August my depression may return with a fury and the big question is can I go back on anti-psychotics again and if not what will take its place. They are the backbone of my medications.
You must read all the prescribing instructions when taking medication but you have to read over and over when you take long-term meds because the long-term effects are at the bottom of the prescribing information and we forget. I thought I knew about Tardive Dyskinesia after taking the type of drug for 30 years but I didn’t equate what was happening to me as an early warning.
We’ll have to wait and see what happens on both fronts. It could get hairy in the coming months. My husband is fully aware of the diagnosis and what can happen next. We wait.
Don’t stop taking your medication! Call your doctor and discuss your concerns.
Your mental health matters, make sure to treat it with great importance daily. Your life and lifestyle can depend on it.
Please say a prayer for me, whatever your religion, please light a candle or say a prayer, I need it.
Melinda
Thank you for all the great feedback on the Blogger Highlight series, I’ve enjoyed meeting each blogger and sharing their site with you. This week we highlight the blog of Midwest Mary.
My works are backed by a master’s degree in Pastoral Theology, decades of professional writing, and credible research. I’m an award-winning author of twelve books, newspaper articles, magazines, and marketing materials. I write with you in mind presenting topics of need and interest in a warm, conversational style covering a variety of topics, especially ones of personal experience including travel, nature, poetry, spirituality, caregiving, and grieving.
She’s a great writer, I know you’ll love her blog.
Melinda
Looking for the Light 