Health Is Limitless
Finished that spaghetti sauce or coconut oil? Don’t toss the glass jar; instead, reuse the jar with these tips.
1. Use the blow dryer to heat the glue and remove the label
2. Use oil on a paper towel to remove any excess glue from the jar
3. Wash the jar well with soap and warm water
Use the jar to serve cocktails or to store different things like shredded cheese and add a label to easily identify your stored item.
If you have the room, get the dessert. The choice to get dessert is an empowering one that sometimes requires planning and determination.
If there is a particular dessert that you’ve wanted to try, then go to the restaurant with the dessert in mind. Eat a very light meal and order the dessert. Share the dessert with the table and eat only as much as you need to satisfy your craving. Then, stop and box it or leave it.
Just like that, you had your cake and ate it too…without the guilt. One dessert never sabotaged a diet, but skipping the dessert and rewarding yourself with a hefty entrée is counterproductive and unsatisfying.
The grass does not grow in my backyard. I was looking for another alternative and considered artificial turf until I read about the potential health risks.
According to HuffPost, there are growing concerns about the potential health and environmental impact of synthetic grass. Apparently, Amy Griffin, a college soccer coach in Seattle, noticed that a number of soccer goal keepers, who played on artificial turfs infilled with recycled rubber tire crumbs, developed blood and other rare cancers. She argues that enough research has not been completed on the risk of harm to those who make frequent contact with the turf.
In addition to the lack of research regarding the potential health risks to the public, the available information does not seem to be favorable. For example, artificial turf heats up in the sun which may cause blisters, burns, and worsen environmental issues due to the increased rate in which heated toxins are released into the air. Likewise, another environmental concern is flooding. If you live in an area that may receive a lot of rain at any given time, then installation of a drainage system must be considered. Unlike natural grass, without proper drainage in place, water settles on top of artificial grass which can lead to flooding.
In conclusion, it is generally recommended that the use of artificial turf be limited to those with no other practical options. If you do not fit in this category, consider skipping the artificial grass until more research is available.
Overwhelming debt can lead to financial struggles, but having a plan to reduce debt will help.
First – stop using your credit cards and do not take out any additional lines of credit or loans until your debt and finances are under control.
Second – call the credit card companies and ask for a lower interest rate. If granted, the lower interest rate will apply to new purchases.
Third – create a monthly budget and figure out how much money you can afford to spend on your debt.
Fourth – determine which credit cards and/or loans have the highest interest rates.
Fifth – make the largest payment on the card with the highest interest rate; if multiple cards tie for the highest interest rate, focus on the card with the lowest balance.
Sixth – make only the minimum payments on all cards except the card with the highest interest rate; apply the entire remaining budgeted amount to the monthly payment for the card with the highest interest rate
Seventh – once the credit card with the highest interest and lowest balance is paid off, shred that card so that you do not rack up more debt. Apply the monthly payment for that card to the next credit card with the highest interest rate; again, if there is a tie, focus on the one with the lower balance.
Eighth – repeat step seven until you are debt free.
Notes:
- Your total monthly payment for your debt does not decrease. Once you pay off one debt, that debt’s monthly payment is added to the next debt on the list.
- You should, however, increase your monthly payment as your salary increases to ensure that you are debt free as quickly as possible.
The commercial on television said that Botox can be used to treat migraines; the statement sparked my interest - Botox for migraines, since when? I thought Botox was for wrinkles.
According to Migraine Again, the correlation between Botox and migraine relief was an accidental discovery. Patients who received Botox treatment reported that their headaches improved.
I didn’t have to look very far to find skepticism. At the end of the commercial, the spokesperson disclosed the side effects of Botox. It turns out that the Botox recommended for migraines could also cause headaches.
Avoiding common migraine triggers may be a better solution than Botox. These common migraine triggers include dairy, chocolate, eggs, citrus fruits, meat, wheat, nuts, tomatoes, onions, corn, apples, and bananas.
If you have debilitating migraines, then you may want to look into the Migraine Diet.
