A couple of years ago, Mr L was diagnosed with congestive heart failure, and they installed a stent. Once we got through that procedure, he felt a whole lot better, but one of the dietary changes they asked of him was a significant reduction in salt intake. We thought, no … Continue reading →
Just 430 words today. I must have gotten some poison ivy on me on Wednesday when we did work at the ranch, because my left eye and my right ear were itchy yesterday. Today, they were worse. We made a trip to Temple, and I stopped in at the clinic … Continue reading →
After my visit to the osteopath, I’m reminded again just how important flexibility is to our overall health. I usually ride my recumbent bike during the winter, but in the summer when I’m doing a lot more yard work, the bike slides down on the priority list.[ One thing the … Continue reading →
I guess two posts a month on something health-related might be more than I need to do. Or I need to plan better. I’m drawing a blank for what to talk about today. What would you like to hear about from a health perspective?
Continue reading →Have you ever heard of osteopathic manipulation? I first learned of it quite by accident in my late twenties. I went in for a routine physical, and the flight surgeon who was conducting the physical had me get up on her table when I described my headaches that would go … Continue reading →
Have you heard of inflammation when as it pertains to health? It’s a consideration for people with heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis. You’ve probably heard about NSAIDs. Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs. They are designed to reduce inflammation in joints and other areas of the body. Inflammation in the arteries can also … Continue reading →
There’s a chill in the air. Hubby has a fire in the fireplace, making it cozy in the house. We’re in San Antonio taking care of a few errands. I got the truck serviced in preparation for a trip to Wisconsin in February. I got a much needed hair cut … Continue reading →
That is 43,865 cumulative words on this project. That leaves 6,135 words to go. Very doable. But this new keyboard is giving me serious headaches. More likely, my computer distance portion of my prescription is changing. I’m due for an eye exam next time I go to San Antonio. I’ll … Continue reading →
I broke my foot. I’m not exactly sure when. I know I either broke it or re-injured it in February, but I think the original problem was sometime around a year ago. I definitively got it diagnosed as broken in June from x-rays. It had never swollen up or hurt … Continue reading →
My doctor appointment went fine today. I was sitting in the examining room and waiting for him when I realized I’d forgotten my MRIs from a couple years ago at the house. Fortunately, after I apologized for forgetting them, he told me they were essentially useless to him, so I … Continue reading →