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Comment by Phoebe Macon on July 23, 2015 at 4:26pm

 

"21 WARNING SIGNS OF DIABETES"



01- Fatigue (often feeling tired)

02- Frequent Urination (peeing irregularly)

03- Lack of Sleep

04- Dry Mouth

05- Vision Changes (blurriness)

06- Sudden Weight Loss

07- Increased Appetite

08- Fruity Breath Odor

09- Nausea

10- Ketones in Urine (acid)

11- Difficult Breathing

12- Tingling in Hands and Feet

13- Foot Sores and Ulcers

14- Slow Healing Sores

15- High Blood Pressure

16- Fainting

17- Frequent Infections

18- Gum Disease

19- Headaches

20- PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome : possibly involving ovarian cysts)

21- Fat and Fat Distribution on your body

Comment by Phoebe Macon on July 23, 2015 at 4:24pm

"21 WAYS TO LOWER YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE"



01- Eat Dark Chocolate

02- Switch to Decaf Coffee

03- Quit Smoking

04- Listen to Music (and sing along)

05- Consume less salt

06- Consume foods with potassium (ex: bananas, leafy green vegetables)

07- Get regular exercise (to strengthen your heart muscle)

08- Take CoQ10 Supplememnts (an antioxidant made by the body)

09-Consume foods with Soy Protein

10- Consume less Alcohol (no more than one or two drinks per day)

11- Relax and find stress relief

12- Make your working environment healthier

13- Visit the Zoo (it can be very calming)

14- Drink Green Tea

15- Check with your Doctor about your snoring

16- Lose Weight

17- Get more Sunlight (it lowers your blood pressure)

18- Reduce your Sugar Intake (especially fructose sugar which is in sodas)

19- Have your Blood Pressure taken regularly (and keep tabs on it, measure it)

20- Take Medications (to control your Blood pressure and do not skip your RX doses)

21- See your Doctor (keep your Doctor appts. and see your Dr. when necessary)

Comment by Phoebe Macon on February 12, 2013 at 1:51am

 

Comment by Phoebe Macon on February 12, 2013 at 1:49am

7 Relaxation Tips That Relieve Stress

Using any relaxation tips that you may have picked up over the years is a great way to deal with the stresses in your daily life.

Sometimes, when you're feeling stressed out, having someone tell you to relax or "chill out" is more annoying than anything else. But it's advice you should take to heart, especially if you are having a bad day - or week.

Here are 7 tips that will help you relax when you're feeling stressed.

1. Take a Warm Bath
Soaking in a tub full of warm water can work wonders when you're feeling stressed. The warm water relaxes you physically, loosening tight, stiff muscles. And, as a result, you relax mentally as well.


2. Read a Good Book
One of the best ways to deal with a stressful situation, especially if the stress is caused by something you have no control over, is to not think about it. And one of the easiest ways to get your mind off things that are bothering you is to read a good book.
 You can read the latest best seller that you've been looking forward to. Or, if you don't think you will be able to concentrate on anything new, choose an old favorite that you're already familiar with.


3. Listen to Some Music
It's a proven fact that soothing music can be relaxing. The type of music you choose is entirely up to you. Buy a CD or cassette featuring soft, modern ballads, gentle classics, smooth jazz, or maybe some New Age music. When you feel stressed, pop the music into the player and let the music carry you away.


4. Take a Deep Breath
Something as simple as taking a couple of deep breaths can work wonders. So, the next time you feel stressed, take a few slow, deep breaths.
Stretching and yawning are also relaxing.


5. Try Aromatherapy
Certain scents have been found to have a calming, relaxing effect on the human body. One of those scents is lavender.
 You can buy lavender candles at a store or online, and place them around your home or office. Whenever you're feeling stressed, burning a lavender candle can help you relax.
 Just make sure that your lavender candles are made with essential oils.


6. Try Visualization
The things you visualize or imagine can actually have an effect on your mood.
 The next time you are feeling stressed, take a moment to close your eyes and imagine that you are somewhere more relaxing, like on a beach. Imagine that you can feel the cool breeze against your skin, and hear the ocean waves.
 If you're stressed about a situation, like giving a speech in front of a large crowd, close your eyes and visualize yourself giving the speech, and everything going perfect.
 Visualization can help you feel calmer, and it will make you better able to deal with whatever has you feeling stressed in the first place.


7. Spend Time Outdoors
Sunlight and fresh air have remarkable abilities to heal our spirit. Often something just as simple as taking a short walk around the block can help reset our priorities. Even yard work can be relaxing if it is approached from the right frame of mind.

Comment by Phoebe Macon on July 30, 2011 at 3:15am

YOU'RE WELCOME TAWNETTE!!

THESE DAYS YOU CAN NEVER BE TOO CAREFUL!!

 

Comment by Tawnette Fulton- Gilbert on July 29, 2011 at 7:29pm

GREAT POST PHOEBE!!!!!

I JUST REMOVED MY SOCIAL SECURITY CARD AND MY CHECKBOOK FROM MY WALLET!!

THANKS 4 THE MUCH NEEDED 411!!!!!

Comment by Phoebe Macon on July 28, 2011 at 9:03pm

10 Things You Should Not Keep In Your Wallet

By Kathryn Tuggle

FOX BUSINESS

10 Things You Should Not Keep in Your Wallet

 

by Kathryn Tuggle
Thursday, July 28, 2011

 

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What you keep in your wallet will determine how at risk you are for identity theft in the chance you lose it. Here are 10 items experts suggest keeping at home.

We all make sure we've got our keys, wallet and phone before we head out the door, but more often than not, we are carrying around things that are better left at home. Some items we carry on a daily basis can be virtually impossible to replace, and others may leave us at risk for identity theft in the event of loss. We checked in with the personal finance experts at LearnVest to find the top 10 things you shouldn't carry in your purse or wallet.

 

Social Security Card

"You may carry it around thinking you need a back-up source of ID, but these days you don't really need it," says Maria Lin, editor in chief at Learnvest. If your Social Security card gets in the wrong hands, someone could open a credit card, apply for a loan, or even buy a car with the information. It's nine digits, just memorize it.

 

Your Passport

If you're traveling internationally, of course you can't leave your passport at home, but you can leave it in the hotel safe. When you are abroad, make a photocopy of your passport to have in your wallet for identification along with your driver's license. "If you lose your passport or get mugged in a foreign country, it's such a horrible hassle," says Lin. "You have to go to the embassy, and it's a vacation nightmare." If you're traveling in the U.S., use your driver's license instead. "Your passport is such a primo document for your identity, if someone gets a hold of it, you can really put yourself at risk for identity theft," says Lin.

 

Passwords/Pass codes

Although most PIN numbers are only four digits long, some people still write them down so they don't forget. "If you store any type of ATM password or even a code for your home alarm in your wallet, you have basically gifted a thief with access to your life," says Lin. If you absolutely can't remember important pass codes, store them digitally on a password-protected phone, but never write them down and leave them in your wallet or purse.

 

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A Non-Password Protected Phone

Today, many people have smart phones that allow them instant access to bank accounts, PayPal accounts, medical records, and more. Even if your phone only accesses e-mail, a thief could easily search for banking or ATM passwords or addresses, according to Lin. "Think about all the things you have digitally stored on your phone. You have to have it behind password protection. This way a thief can still erase your phone's memory and use it for themselves, but they won't have access to your data."

 

Your Checkbook

"As innocuous as it seems, your checkbook has your bank account number and routing number on it, your address, and possibly imprints of your signature," says Lin. Lin says that if you know you're going to need to write a check one day, peel off one check out of your book and take it with you. If you know you're going to need to write multiple checks in one day, go ahead and take your checkbook, but don't get into the habit of carrying it around with you all the time, Lin says. "You want to prevent someone's ability to just start writing out your blank checks and cashing them."

 

Too Many Credit Cards

"A lot of people put all their cards in their wallet and carry them with them at all times," says Lin. "But if your wallet gets lost or stolen, that means you're going to have to sit and cancel every single one, and wait a week without any credit cards before you receive a replacement." Only carry the one or two cards you use on a daily basis and a backup, and leave others at home. Also make sure you keep photocopies of the front and back of each card at home, Lin advises. The 1-800 number to call and report a lost or stolen card is very often on the back of your card -- which doesn't do you a lot of good once the card is no longer in your possession.

 

Too Much Cash

Lin offers the following rule of thumb when it comes to carrying cash: Bring only as much with you as you're willing to lose. "It's good to have a little cash on you at all times for emergencies, but you don't want to carry so much that you're going to feel a real hit if your wallet gets stolen." For people on a "cash diet," Lin recommends bringing only as much cash to cover the day's expenses.

 

Gift Cards/Certificates

"A lot of people carry these around thinking, 'I never know when I'm going to be passing this store,' but chances are, you're going to forget about it anyway, and if your wallet gets stolen, it's one of the first thing thieves are going to use," Lin says. Gift cards and gift certificates are just like cash -- they don't require ID for use. "Try to leave it at home and take it with you only when you are consciously going to shop at that store," Lin says. "Make it a special excursion; it's a treat to have free money to spend."

 

Jewelry or USB Devices

"It may sound silly, but if you're changing earrings or heading from a business meeting, it's very possible you may forget and toss these things in the zipper compartment of your wallet," says Lin. USB devices can be bad news in the hands of thieves if they contain confidential files. "It would be horrible to get your wallet stolen any day, but if you're also losing your grandmother's earrings or a presentation you've been working on for months, it's even worse!"

 

Receipts

Sometimes receipts can have your credit card information on them, as well as your signature, which thieves could do a lot of damage with. Additionally, if you've just purchased a big-ticket item like a new computer or jewelry, you may need that receipt for warranty purposes. "If you're planning to use your receipts for expense purposes at work, those few hundred dollars of business receipts can just vanish and your employer might not be so understanding," says Lin. "Get in "the habit of taking out your receipts every night instead of carting them around with  you." 

 

Comment by Betty Howard on July 15, 2011 at 2:54pm

Thanks Phoebe for all of the Healthy Living articles. Keep them coming. Its great to see that there is something on this website for everybody!

 

Comment by Phoebe Macon on June 27, 2011 at 11:09pm

You're welcome Kevin!

Love and Blessings, Phoebe

 

Comment by Phoebe Macon on June 27, 2011 at 11:08pm

You are so welcome Tawnette,

I hope that "Our Apache Men" read this arrticle and start taking better care of themselves!

Love and Blessings, Phoebe

 

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