October Health and Home!

About Alzheimer's

alzu.org (From Dr. Oz.  A place where you can go and take a brain test)

Suggestions to help keep the brain healthy:

Sleep 8 hours
Handle stress (Meditate)
Interact with others (Loneliness = stress/ Increase social interactions)
Exercise
Learn something new daily
Diet (Mediterranean is a good choice)

About Diabetes

Risk factors for developing Type 2 diabetes include:

High blood pressure and/or high blood triglyceride (fat) levels
A History of gestational diabetes
High-fat diet
High alcohol intake
Sedentary lifestyle
Being obese or overweight

Symptoms of Diabetes:
Excessive thirst
Frequent urination
Extreme hunger
Unusual weight loss
Fatigue
Irritability
Blurry vision
If you have any of these symptoms, tell your doctor (Info from CCPOA Benefit Trust Fund)

cruciferous veggies are things like cabbage, broccoli, Brussel sprouts, kale, cauliflower and bok choy to name a few. They’re high in phytochemicals and antioxidants that can reduce the risk of cervical, breast, gastric and prostate cancers. Not only do they help your body fight from the inside out, they pack a nutrient punch without increasing your belt size. They also have anti-inflammatory properties and are filled with fiber.  (Info from InShape) https://www.inshape.com/fitness-hub/cancer-fighting-foods/?utm_source=dotmailer&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=HUB&utm_content=eating-healthy&dm_i=41KO,1ADD,13ZKQC,4POW,1

September Health And Home!

Don’t Fear Diabetes! Straight Talk for the Newly Diagnosed

 If you’ve recently been diagnosed with diabetes, you may be in shock for a bit…that’s normal. But if you’re afraid or panicked, try not to give in to those feelings or let your imagination run wild. It’s easy to jump to conclusions based on the worst outcomes you’ve heard about or seen within your family or friends, such as amputation and blindness—but the reality, with today’s know-how, is usually nothing like that.  

Key insight: For most people with well-managed diabetes, the most common complication is…no complication at all! And even though you will have to make some lifestyle changes, you’re not doomed to a lifetime diet of no treats and no carbs. Think of a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes as a bit of good fortune in one way. As many as 40% of people with type 2 diabetes are walking around unaware that they have it, which means the disease is doing damage to their bodies unchecked. With a diagnosis in hand, you’re a step ahead—and you can stay ahead by employing some smart management strategies.

(Read the rest of this article from Bottomline and Check with your doctor for any questions.) https://bottomlineinc.com/health/diabetes/dont-fear-diabetes-straight-talk-for-the-newly-diagnosed?utm_campaign%20=2017_09_28_HI_NL_CTRL_HeadlineOnly_SubjectLineTest%20&utm_source%20=Newsletter&utm_content%20=1908&utm_medium%20=Email

 

What I Researched Today And Or In The News!

http://www.livingrichwithcoupons.com/2014/11/walmart-matches-competitors-black-friday-prices-one-week-early-starts-1121.html

http://www.cleanstuffedanimals.com/howtodrycleanstuffedanimals/

http://www.cleanstuffedanimals.com/how-to-dry-stuffed-animals-after-cleaning/

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/16/upshot/a-national-admissions-office-for-low-income-strivers.html?WT.mc_id=AD-D-E-KEYWEE-SOC-FP-NOV-AUD-DEV-ROS-1101-1204&bicmp=AD&bicmlukp=WT.mc_id&bicmst=1414728000&bicmet=1451538000&ad-keywords=KeyweeCampaign&kwp_0=5012&kwp_1=100112&kwp_4=37275&_r=0&abt=0002&abg=0

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2014/11/18/dining/thanksgiving-recipes-across-the-united-states.html?smid=fb-nytimes&smtyp=cur&bicmp=AD&bicmlukp=WT.mc_id&bicmst=1409232722000&bicmet=1419773522000&_r=0

Positive Living Habits by Power of Positivity!

http://www.powerofpositivity.com/101-habits-for-positive-living/

101 Habits for Positive Living:

1. Smile all throughout the day. 
2. Get in the sunshine, when possible, at least 15 minutes per day.
3. Surround yourself with loving, positive people – both in person and online.
4. Connect with Mother Earth – Disconnect to Reconnect
5. Talk with God / The Universe / Angels / Your Guides / Your Intuition (whatever name you relate to)
6. Read something that inspires you and teaches you something new
7. Stay Active Daily
8. Do something for yourself that you truly enjoy
9. Look in the mirror and compliment yourself. Take it further – do Mirror Work.
10. Take a relaxing Epsom Salt Bath (lavender is our favorite)
11. Laugh A LOT!! We’re talking 100-200 laughs till your belly hurts. 
12. Help someone in need
13. Throw away worry
14. **Dream more** 
15. Get comfortable with being uncomfortable sometimes
16. Check at least one thing off of your “To DONE List” every day
17. Focus on what makes you happy
18. Say “Good Morning” to anyone you pass (in the AM of course 
19. Cuddle with a pet or bond with an animal
20. Reflect on what you’re grateful for and appreciate often
21. Get enough sleep and take a good nap when you need it
22. Exercise MORE!!!
23. Believe in YOURSELF!
24. Achieve a goal, go after another.
25. Keep your Morals
26. Get/Give at least 5 BIG hugs a day – 10 is even better!
27. Focus, Focus, Focus!
28. Eat two Brazil Nuts for Selenium Benefits – good health and happiness.
29. Wake up and drink a BIG glass of filtered lemon water

“Everything you are used to, once done long enough, starts to seem natural, even though it might not be.” – Julien Smith

30. Listen to / Sing your favorite song
31. Recall a fond memory
32. Have more SEX! 
33. Eat whole foods and eat your way to happiness
34. Learn something N-E-W!
35. Write and practice powerful “I AM” Affirmation Statements 
36. LOVE YOURSELF MORE!
37. Close your eyes and visualize your dreams and goals
38. Use Power Thought Cards
39. Give genuine compliments often
40. Smudge and Add Positive Energy to your Home 
41. Be enthusiastic and FUN to be around. 
42. Challenge yourself, take a risk
43. Practice Yoga
44. Value your ambitions, work on them daily
45. Positively reward yourself for your hardwork
46. Do something exciting; go on an adventure!!
47. Visit the Power of Positivity daily.
Hey, you can even Subscribe to our Feed and be the first to read what we publish.
48. – BE HONEST -
49. Enjoy Chocolate, just a little  Raw is best!
50. Write a Gratitude List and/or Journal
51. Drink 64+ ounces of filtered water everyday!
52. Try a Mood Booster
53. Practice Deep Breathing
54. Spend time with family and/or good friends
55. Learn from your Elders
56. Forgive Yourself, or as I like to say, ForGIFT Yourself!
57. Listen to your favorite motivational speaker – like Joel Osteen, Louise Hay, & Tony Robbins
58. Appreciate the small things

“Nothing so needs reforming as other people’s habits.” – Mark Twain

59. Allow yourself to Relax
60. Work hard and be okay with mistakes, that’s how you learn and grow.
61. Expand your vocabulary. Learn a word and it’s meaning, then use it in a sentence.
62. Learn from others
63. Release problems, embrace solutions
64. Drink a Green Smoothie
65. Let go of Anger, it doesn’t serve you
66. Take more pictures  (CHHEEEZE!)
67. Communicate your feelings to others
68. Overcome a FEAR, and then tell someone about it!
69. Find out who you truly are and express it every day. Love your unique attributes!
70. Plan a Vacation!! (YOU DESERVE IT!)
71. Take time to listen to others
72. Take a walk or go for a run. Get F-R-E-S-H air!
73. Read inspiring quote posters daily on our Power of Positivity facebook page
74. Read a Self Help book, and then implement what you learned.
75. Share with others
76. Practice positive thinking everyday
77. Download Personal Development Apps on your phone
78. MEDITATE 
79. Gain more self confidence
80. Expand your mind – take a class, learn something new.
81. Release unhealthy habits
82. Create a 5 person Mastermind group
83. Speak Positive, Remind Yourself of these 5 Easy Ways to Practice the Art of Positivity 
84. Motivate someone else
85. Stop Procrastinating, Just do it!
86. Teach someone how to do something
87. Spring Clean Early: Clean out your home and give away items your don’t use. Physical clutter resembles mental clutter.

“Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.”
- Jim Rohn

88. Release the need to complain. Choose happy thoughts.
89. Dance and sing like no ones watching!
90. Release lack and negative thoughts around Money. Money is energy and your thoughts create your relationship with it.
91. Balance your Mind, Body and Soul (WINK: This Celebration of Illumination can help!)
92. Spend a little time alone, in peace and quiet.
93. Master The Power of Now
94. Be successful, even on the weekends. Here’s what Successful People Do on the Weekends.
95. Throw or attend a party!
96. Be loving and romantic
97. Start a new habit, a good one!
98. Write custom affirmations for yourself. If you need examples, check here.
99. Try Brain Games like Lumosity.
100. Devote a whole day to family!
101. Get up with the Sun! 
102. BONUS: Cleanse, Detoxify, and Drink Fresh Juice
103. EXTRA BONUS: Get inspired daily by following us on Follow us on Facebook, Twitter andPinterest. 

Attorney's Advice - No Charge (What To Do If You Lose Your Wallet)!

ATTORNEY's ADVICE - NO CHARGE  

Not A Joke!!   Even If you dislike attorneys..You will love them for these tips.

Read this and make a copy for your files in case you need to refer to it someday. Maybe we should all take some of his advice! A corporate attorney sent the following out to the employees in his company:

1.... Do not sign  the back of your credit cards. Instead, put 'PHOTO ID REQUIRED.'

2. When you are writing checks to pay on your credit card accounts,  DO  NOT put the complete  account number on the 'For' line. Instead, just put the  last four numbers. The credit card company knows the rest of the number, and anyone who might be handling your check as it passes through all the check processing channels won't have access to it. 

3. Put your work phone # on your checks instead of your home phone. If you have a PO Box use that instead of your home address. If you do not have a PO Box, use your work address. Never  have your  SS# printed on your checks. (DUH!) You can add it if it is necessary. But if you have It printed, anyone can get it.

4. Place the contents of your wallet on a photocopy machine. Do both sides of each license, credit card, etc. You will know what you had in your wallet and all of the account numbers and phone numbers to call and cancel..... Keep the photocopy in a safe place.
I also carry a photocopy of my passport when I travel either here or abroad. We've all heard horror stories about fraud that's committed on us in stealing a Name, address, Social Security number, credit cards.

Unfortunately, I, an attorney, have first hand knowledge because my wallet was stolen last month... Within a week, the thieves ordered an expensive monthly cell phone package, applied for a VISA credit card, had a credit line approved to buy a Gateway computer, received a PIN number from DMV to change my driving record information online, and more.
But here's some critical information to limit the damage  in case this happens to you or someone you know:

5. We have been told we should  cancel our  credit cards immediately. But the key is having the toll free numbers and your card numbers handy so you know whom to call. Keep those where you can find them.

 6.  File a  police report immediately in the jurisdiction where your credit cards, etc., were stolen. This proves to credit providers you were diligent, and this is a first step toward an investigation (if there ever is one). 

But here's what is perhaps  most important of all: (I never even thought to do this.)
7. Call  the  3 national credit reporting organizations  immediately to place a fraud alert on your name and also call the Social Security fraud line number. I had never heard of doing that until advised by a bank that called to tell me an application for credit was made over the Internet in my name.  

The alert means any company that checks your credit knows your information was stolen, and they have to contact you by phone to authorize new credit.

By the time I was advised to do this, almost two weeks after the theft, all the damage had been done. There are records of all the credit checks initiated by the thieves' purchases, none of which I knew about before placing the alert. Since then, no additional damage has been done, and the thieves threw my wallet away this weekend (someone turned it in). It seems to have stopped them dead in their tracks..

Now, here are the numbers you always need to contact about your wallet, if it has been stolen:

1..) Equifax: 1-800-525-6285

2.) Experian (formerly TRW): 1-888-397-3742

3.) Trans Union : 1-800-680 7289

4.) Social Security Administration (fraud line):
1-800-269-0271

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Tips: Uses of Baking Soda

Baking soda, which is also known as Sodium Bicarbonate, is much more than a baking supply. It can actually make your life easier. Not only is baking powder economical to purchase, but it's also one hundred percent safe and natural to use everywhere around your house!

Let's look at twenty-five amazing ways you can use baking soda:

In the Bathroom

1. One part baking soda mixed with two parts of ground oatmeal makes a great scrub for your face. Just mix together the two ingredients and add enough water to make a paste. Gently rub the paste onto your face, avoiding the eye area. Leave the facial on for a few minutes. Then, gently remove it with plenty of cool water and a wash cloth. Your face will feel noticeably soft and smooth!

2. Is your skin suffering from a case of Poison Ivy or Sumac? Or, do the kids have Measles or Chicken Pox? Add a half cup of baking soda to a bath tub full of warm water. Soak the entire body. The baking soda will help relieve the itching and irritation. It will also help to soften skin!

3. There are many teeth whitening products on the market today, but the most natural is plain old baking soda. Simply dip your toothbrush into some soda everytime you brush! Not only will it help whiten your teeth, but it will help to clean your breath as well!

Baking soda can also be used to safely clean dentures, partials, and other dental apparatus.

4. You can use baking soda just like a dry cleanser to clean sinks, bath tubs, and toilets. It works especially well on chrome fixtures! It rinses off easily and you don't have to worry about scratches either.

5. Hairbrushes and combs pick up not only loose hair, but they also get oily.
Clean yours once a month by soaking them in a solution of warm water and a teaspoon or two of baking soda. Scrub them with a soft brush, if needed, then rinse them with clean water and let them air dry.

6. Is your hair dull and dingy? Maybe you have a build up of shampoo, spray, mousse, and other products in your hair. Mix a teaspoon of baking soda in with your shampoo the next time you wash your hair. The soda will remove any build up and leave your hair soft.

In the Kitchen

7. A pan with burnt food in it can be cleaned with less effort if you soak it in baking soda and hot water first.

8. To open up a partially clogged drain, pour a half cup of baking soda into it. Follow this with a cup of vinegar. Allow the solution to bubble for several minutes, then run hot water down the drain.

9. Do you love dried beans, but not the gas and bloating they cause? Sprinkle a teaspoon of baking soda in the water when you soak beans. Oila! No more digestion problems!

10. You don't need a store-bought cleaner to remove dirt and insecticides from your fresh produce either. Just mix a quarter of a cup of baking soda in a sink full of water. Wash your fruits and vegetables in the solution, then rinse with clean water.

11. Baking soda makes an effective cleaner and deodorizer for your refrigerator too! Sprinkle a little on a damp sponge and clean the inside of the appliance as you normally would. Rinse clean, and see and smell the difference!

12. Your oven is another appliance that baking soda can easily clean and deodorize. Mix some baking soda and enough water to make a paste. Use a sponge
to spread the paste over the inside of your oven. (Make sure that you don't touch the element if your stove is electric!) Allow the paste to set undisturbed for several hours. Then, scrub your oven clean!

In the Laundry Room

13. Do you need to use a laundry booster to help get your clothes clean? Then pour in a half cup of baking soda to every washer load of laundry. You can also use baking soda with bleach too. Your laundry will look brighter and smell fresher!

In the Living Room

14. Carpet and cloth-covered furniture make beautiful additions to your house. But, they do tend to hold body odors, pet smells, cigarette smoke, and other unwanted aromas in your home. To freshen your carpet and upholstered furniture, sprinkle them with baking soda. Allow them to sit undisturbed for a half hour or so. Then, simply vacuum the baking soda up.

15. Fireplaces can also help make your home warm and cozy. But, the soot can also give your house yet another unwanted odor. To help freshen up your fireplace, clean the ashes out, then place a bowl of baking soda in it.

In the Bedroom

16. Fill a pair of old socks with baking soda. Tie a knot in the top of each sock. Then, place the socks in a pair of shoes or slippers that you want to deodorize and freshen up!

17. Are there light water rings on your finished wood nightstand? Mix together a paste of baking soda and toothpaste. Dip a soft cloth in the paste and rub the water spots away!

In the Garage

18. A paste made up of baking soda and water will clean and polish the chrome on your vehicles!
19. A box of baking soda can make an effective extinguisher if a small fire erupts in your garage.

20. Baking soda works better than one of those hanging pine trees in your vehicles. If your vehicle smells musty or smoky, fill up the ashtrays with baking soda. The soda will absorb the odors and effectively freshen the interior.

21. Corroded battery terminals can make your car, truck, van, or SUV refuse to start. Eliminate this problem by periodically cleaning the terminals with a paste made of baking soda and water. Wipe the paste and grunge off with a clean rag.

Elsewhere Around Your House

22. Does the smell of the litter box in your house announce to visitors that you have a cat? If so, you can remedy the problem by starting with a clean box. Then, pour baking soda in it until it's a couple inches full. Finally, add kitty litter as usual. The soda will help absorb the ammonia smell.

23. Ants in your house? Keep them out by mixing up equal parts of baking soda and salt together. Then, sprinkle the mixture wherever you see the intruders coming in at.

24. Do you need to fill in some nail holes in a plastered wall? If you don't have any spackling handy, you can simply mix together some white toothpaste and baking soda. Fill the holes in completely, then allow the mixture to dry. If you want to match the wall color, add a drop or two of food coloring to the mix before you use it.

25. And finally, many flowers, fruits, and vegetables need to be planted in acidic soil in order for them to grow to their fullest. If you're not sure whether the soil in an area is acidic or not, then perform this test: mix up a quarter of a cup of baking soda with two cups of water. Then, stir in a cup of the soil. If the mixture foams up, then the soil is acidic.

Handy Tip!

The Handmade Dress Infomercial: Do you suffer from scrached DVD's?

Do your children cry when they can't watch their favorite movie because of irritating scratches? Are you sick of paying good money for movies that are scratched minutes after you take them from the case? Do you often wish that we could just go back to VHS because you could leave them out in the rain, bring them in and use them for a coaster, and then let the baby throw it for fun and it would STILL WORK!? ME TOO!

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We have struggled for years with scratched movies that were no longer watchable, but not anymore! We have finally found the secret formula to rid you of this nasty little problem forever!

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Crest Kids Toothpaste! YES, that's what I said! Kids toothpaste!

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A few months back I heard some place that toothpaste would take of scratches and I tried it and it didn't work, then the other day out of pure desperation I tried it my way. IT WORKED! So I decided this kind of news could not be kept secret, I have to tell the world! So I have put together a little tutorial for you.

First let me say this: I have tried this on DVDs, Cds, and a Wii game and it has worked like a charm every time, but on one REALLY scratched DVD I had to do it twice (after the second time it never skipped a lick- yeah I just said skipped a lick, shuuu-up). And it is my belief that you need to use kids toothpaste, because when I tried this before with adult toothpaste it didn't work (I think it was because it may have been too abrasive). It worked with this crest toothpaste so I will be sticking with this brand from now on. . All you need is toothpaste, a DVD, a clean soft towel, and a sink. Now you will just dot on some toothpaste.Spread it out evenly.Then you will rub in circles applying pressure until the toothpaste starts to feel too dry and sticky to rub anymore. Pressure wise I would say just keep in mind that you are kind of buffing the scratches out of the plastic so you need to have a moderate amount of pressure. I rub with my first three fingers as shown above.Then I rinse it off in warm water, rubbing gentle to make sure I have gotten off all the sticky. You don't want toothpaste in your DVD player.
Next pat the DVD dry with a soft clean towel.
And there you have it! A scratch free disc that the whole family will enjoy! You may still be able to see most of the scratches but they will be not be as deep now so they won't skip.
I hope this helps someone. We had so many movies that we have not watched in months because of scratches and now the kids feel like we have new movies.

xoxo,
Samantha

DISCLAIMER: I am no expert scratch getter, I'm a stay at home mama who is just sharing what has worked for me. You can try this at your own risk. LOL!

Also I haven't used this so can't say for sure that it works, but it might be worth trying. Rikki

Cool Websites!

Happy weekend! Here are some cool websites:
http://www.facebook.com/
http://www.twitter.com/
http://www.winzy.com/
http://www.stumbleupon.com/
http://www.pogo.com/
http://www.trivia.com/
http://www.joelosteen.com/
http://www.everydayhealth.com/
http://academicearth.org/lectures/bible-parts-of-the-whole or just
http://www.academicearth.org/
http://www.ebates.com/rf.do?referrerid=qwncsQ6u9PSySV1mvv0etA%3D%3D
http://joycemeyer.org/OurMinistries/EverydayAnswers/FeaturedHandouts/healingscriptures.htm?print=true
http://www.flightclub.com/ *
http://www.bored.com/ *

*Nick's
More to come

Send me your cool websites to share.

Walk Away from Hyper.tension

Did you know that lowering high blood pressure could be as simple as putting one foot in front of the other? In a study, people who took 10,000 steps each day (the rough equivalent of walking 5 miles daily) experienced a significant decrease in both their systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings. (A pedometer can help you keep track.) From Realage.com Check with your doc before starting any exercise program.

Tips To Save On Gas

I thought this information may be useful for our family. I must admit I don't use all of these but Alex told me he started using this, after I sent it to him, and he gets 20% more miles on each tank of gas.

Only buy or fill up your car or truck in the early morning when the ground temperature is still cold. Remember that all service stations have their storage tanks buried below ground. The colder the ground the more dense the gasoline, when it gets warmer gasoline expands, so buying in the afternoon or in the evening....your gallon is not exactly a gallon. In the petroleum business , the specific gravity and the temperature of the gasoline, diesel and jet fuel, ethanol and other petroleum products plays an important role.

A 1-degree rise in temperature is a big deal for this business. But the service stations do not have temperature compensation at the pumps.

When you're filling up do not squeeze the trigger of the nozzle to a fast mode. If you look you will see that the trigger has three (3)stages: low, middle, and high. In slow mode you should be pumping on low speed, thereby minimizing the vapors that are created while you are pumping. All hoses at the pump have a vapor return. If you are pumping on the fast rate, some other liquid that goes to your tank becomes vapor. Those vapors are being sucked up and back into the underground storage tank so you're getting less worth for your money.

One of the most important tips is to fill up when your gas tank is HALF FULL or HALF EMPTY. The reason for this is, the more gas you have in your ta nk the less air occupying its empty space. Gasoline evaporates faster than you can imagine. Gasoline storage tanks have an internal floating roof. This roof serves as zero clearance between the gas and the atmosphere, so it minimizes the evaporation. Unlike service stations, here where I work, every truck that we load is temperature compensated so that every gallon is actually the exact amount. < /FONT>

Another reminder, if there is a gasoline truck pumping into the storage tanks when you stop to buy gas, DO NOT fill up--most likely the gasoline is being stirred up as the gas is being delivered, and you might pick up some f the dirt that normally settles on the bottom. Hope this will help you get the most value for your money.

Thanksgiving LeftOver Help

http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/thanksgiving-light-leftovers?ecd=wnl_wnb_112608

Tips For Friday!

Cooking Stuffed Turkey

The best temperature for cooking stuffed turkey is 325 degrees F. At lower temperatures, the stuffing doesn't get out of the danger zone of 40 degrees F to 140 degrees F, giving bacteria more time to multiply. Higher temperatures bring the turkey and stuffing to safer temperatures sooner, but may shorten the cooking time so that not all bacteria are killed. Slow overnight cooking, with the dressing in the bird causes numerous cases of food poisoning.
Tip from the book "Who Knew?" by Jeanne Bossolina Lubin and Bruce Lubin

If you have a tip to share or would like to comment on this one, please do so. Also please send me your family recipe for the holiday season. Thanks