When I had my physical this year, my healthcare provider was concerned about my borderline-high cholesterol. Making some changes improved my numbers. I’m hopeful that my levels will continue to remain at a good place and that I won’t need… Continue Reading…
August 11, 2024
Earlier this year, I had some persistent back pain that I was thankfully able to resolve. Since that time, my back has been pain-free. It took some time to get to the root cause, but I was thankful that I… Continue Reading…
Vitamins, Minerals, and Supplements
June 10, 2024
I decided to try a 1,000 mg fish oil supplement recently and have had no issues using it so far. I’m glad I’m able to use something mainstream that I can find just about anywhere rather than something more proprietary… Continue Reading…
April 2, 2024
This is another great post from the creator of selfcaring.info. It’s important to focus on simple strategies to improve our health. Working on aspects of our health that are within our control can help our bodies to deal with things… Continue Reading…
February 26, 2024
My front teeth are notoriously bad about having tartar and plaque build up between them. Whenever I would go to the dentist, the hygienist would spend an inordinate amount of time trying to scrape away all that plaque and tartar. … Continue Reading…
December 25, 2023
I’ve made a few updates to the blog. I don’t really have any new content to share for now, but there have been changes I’ve been wanting to make, particularly to the About page and to the sidebar on the main… Continue Reading…
October 24, 2023
While things can be read online by adjusting font sizes, contrast, etc., printed materials need to be handled differently. I have found a couple of ways to help me read print without overly straining my eyes or my brain, which… Continue Reading…
September 26, 2023
One treat I enjoy is Reese’s miniatures. They can easily satisfy a sweet tooth for just a few calories. They also come in handy for another reason. When I have trouble swallowing, they can save the day.
August 28, 2023
For quite some time now, I’ve been buying and using canola oil for coating skillets and for recipes that call for oil. While extra virgin olive oil, and in some cases coconut oil, are seen as healthier choices, I’ve just… Continue Reading…
July 31, 2023
In September 2022, I decided to stop taking my l-cysteine, ashwagandha, rhodiola rosea, and vitamin C supplements. I had started these over a year before to help with the stress response to my inner ear damage. At this point, though,… Continue Reading…