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I live in Tennessee, in the beautiful mountains.
I'm a mother of 3, grandmother of 6.
I work full time as a nurse. I was widowed in September of 2007.
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Health & Fitness > First Aid Herbal treatment: Tulsi: 1 of 2
"The Elixer of Life", better known as tulsi or Holy Basil, has been used in India for over 5000 years. This spicy herb is well known for its use in curry dishes, but it is also famous for its ability to promote long life and reduce stress. Tulsi essential oil is antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral. It is anti-allergic, ... More..
Health & Fitness > Anxiety & Panic Disorders Acute stress disorder: Symptoms: 1 of 1
As the most common mental disorder, anxiety can manifest itself by mood disturbances, strange behavior and thinking, and physical ailments. Acute Stress Disorder develops within a month after exposure to extreme trauma. The anxiety and behavioral changes usually begin during or shortly after the trauma. Dissociation, or extr... More..
Health & Fitness > Health & Fitness (Other) Dealing with neck, back, and shoulder pain: 7 of 13
If you're having pain, it is a signal that something is wrong. It may not be a physical problem, but emotional or spiritual. Tension or stress often manifest in specific locations in the body, such as the back, neck and shoulders. Pills only cover up the cause by relieving the symptoms. Taking the time to investigate the cau... More..
Health & Fitness > Emotional Health & Wellbeing The health benefits of deep breathing: 7 of 12
Who would have thought that just breathing could solve a lot of our health problems? Don't we all breathe, all day, every day? It's automatic, we don't even have to think about it. There's a big difference between regular breathing and deep breathing. Regular breathing comes from the lungs, using the chest muscles. It provid... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Writer's block: 110 of 180
I read an article in a writing magazine that talked about "word weaving" as an exercise for writers. As a writer, I'm always looking for ways to keep writer's block from stopping my artistic flow. In this exercise, the article stated, you let the dictionary fall open at random. You then close your eyes (or look away) and let... More..
Health & Fitness > Health Care Recognizing first-, second- and third-degree skin burns: 10 of 14
A burn will happen to everyone at some time. You grab a hot pan or skillet handle. Boiling water splashes on you. You come in contact with an open flame (can't help but think barbecue grill here). A chemical or strong cleaning agent gets spilled on you. Or you could be struck by lightning. To varying degrees, they all cause ... More..
Health & Fitness > Alternative Health (Other) Medical uses of turmeric: 5 of 7
Turmeric is also known as curcuma. A yellow root native to India and Asia, it is a spice often used in curry dishes. Related to cardamom and ginger, it is known to have many medicinal uses. It is known to be an anti-inflammatory and an anti-oxident. Long used in Indian ayurvedic and Chinese medicine for digestive disorders, ... More..
Food & Drink > Tea How to prepare a high tea: 19 of 26
First of all, we need to distinguish what High Tea is. It is not the afternoon tea with scones, cucumber sandwiches, and dainty cakes. High Tea was served later in the evening. Also called Meat Tea, it is what we would call supper. High Tea would include tea, of course, and also meat or fish, cheese, bread, and cake. It was ... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition (Other) Can fats be healthy: 6 of 8
Yes, there are healthy fats, and they're healthier than you may think. Your body needs a certain amount of fat to function properly. You need to know what kind of fat you are eating, and if it's the healthy kind. The healthy kinds of fat are the monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids. Monounsaturated fatty acids are... More..
Personal Finance > Spending & Saving (Other) Simple ways to save money: 74 of 81
Having a cash crunch? It happens to most of us occasionally. A couple things I've realized are 1) Worry doesn't change a thing, and 2) It's unlikely I'll win the lottery. I've also learned that there are a few things I can do to ease the problem. Hanging laundry. Yes, it's time-consuming if you work full-time, and some place... More..