Hey folks, welcome to the new whine/general topic thread. Feel free to use this thread to discuss anything that is on your mind. Caregiving- related stuff, life after a loved one's death, your own emotional wellbeing. Whatever..........anything on your mind.
We showed them around the condo building as well as having them look around our unit and they were impressed. He said they were hanging on in Fort Mc because the real estate market is so bad. Personally I think they would be better off selling anyway and buying somewhere else where property is appreciating. I'm pretty sure they could buy somewhere like here and still have money left over. Of course I didn't say so, just emphasized how much we like it here, how good it is as you get older, and showed them the benefits.
He said himself he can't do anything around the house. He is a bit unstable on his feet and has COPD and heart issues. Quote: If one doesn't get you the other one will!
She is younger and could manage in a house another 5 or even 10 years, I think, as long as she had help for snow shovelling and such. They have a bilevel so there are stairs but apart from her back she is in good health.
I think they were really interested and hope they start planning to sell up and move. He is obviously well past safety in a house with stairs.
Had to laugh. He was very impressed with my bathroom. "Give me a TV and I could live in there! lol
What was very nice was that Rocky the cat seemed to recognize them. She got pats from both of them and went back for more. She has never done this for anyone, even my dd who she knew. They both are very good with animals and always have had at least one dog. I made sure they knew they could have a small dog here. 🐕 They have a daughter on an acreage 10 mins from here, one in Fort Mc and one in BC. It will be interesting to see what they do.
I have so many cardinals in my yard it's crazy. Also bluejays, woodpeckers, robins, all kinds. I have several birdfeeders that get filled every couple days year round so the birds know where to come.
The past week, and the day before were a bit brutal.
On the day, sunny skies, no rain what-so-ever!
Potluck was a success!
I make spray with lavender, lime, grapefruit, lemon, orange and may chang, it is uplifting and relaxing, smells so good. (May chang keeps the citrus oils from smelling like cleaning supplies) love essential oil therapy.
I plan on putting your recipe into our rotation on a regular basis. We haven't had it for a while and forgot how scrumptious it is, and so easy to prepare. I got a loaf of rustic bread to serve with the leftovers tonight, we can hardly wait.
I have been diffusing Thieves ever since we got the crud! Or revives version ( immunity boost?) Also love Breathe from DoTerra!
Eating Vicks must have been a thing,, I am sure not offering it for dessert.. on a ritz?
So happy to hear hubby hasn't had a bleed today. Love my EO diffusers, I bought 1 gallon sizes :-)
I was blessing you yesterday when I prepared your recipe of ground beef, onions, potatoes and bell peppers, etc. We love that dish and I thank you again.
Has anyone thought to go back to the olden days and use Mentholatum to ease cracked lips, chest congestion, and nose inflammation? OTC (Over the Counter).
Vicks is not as good, imo.
Do not take Mentholatum internally, rub it on close to the nostril, but not inside.
Allow steam to the face to prevent the inside of nose from cracking and bleeding.
Pammzi, The heat makes me nauseous, and I get way upset at 75 degrees. We have a heat pump, it does not use gas. Be sure to ventilate the house too. Even if you open things up, turn on some fans for 20 minutes, then close it back up.
I use a mini fan nearby my bed to circulate the air, it does not blow directly onto my face.
Sinuses, again. Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, and Sprouts sells something called Sinus Blaster. It might have horseradish in it. Get some, use it once.
Hope your pain goes away. I do find turmeric helps with any
pains I am having.
One thing I found good for the pain you describe is tart cherries. You can buy a supplement but, I prefer to eat them, just a handful a day makes a noticeable difference for me. I mix them with mixed nuts and use them as breakfast or snacks. If you can tolerate tumeric it too is beneficial, I, unfortunately, get migraines from it. Hope is helps you, be sure it has black pepper, works better.
I hope you feel better soon.
Nacy, are you sure this is new and not one of those nasty super bugs that take months to fully recover from? Not covid or flu either, could be the new improved bronchitis or walking pneumonia, just something to consider since he has been ill recently.
Anyways, I pray that everyone has improved health, gets better soon and stays well.
My dH suffers from sinus infections.
Just riding his bike in the Santa Ana winds can cause it.
It really messes with his functioning, so we try to prevent it.
When he had a tooth filled, he immediately got a sinus infection, the dentist saying that he never heard of a correlation sinus/teeth. Two weeks later, when filling a second tooth, he got a sinus infection within two hours.
Oregano Oil-
He rarely gets any sinus infections anymore.. At the first sign, or if he rides his bike in the wind, he rubs one or two drops onto his palms, cups his hand over his mouth and nose (less than 10 minutes it takes). 2-3 times a day. This is the cure.
But also try what Isthisrealyreal has suggested. The goal is to prevent inflammation by keeping your sinuses moist with steam or a humidifier.
OR, if you are cooking the cabbage and broth yourself over the stove, the
steam from that can also help, as well as eating the cabbage.
The meds mentioned will dry out your sinuses, starting a vicious circle of drying them out/inflammation from dryness/inflammation leads to infection, yada yada yada, and around you go, never getting well.
Of course teeth are related to sinuses. Was just reading that a person with abcessed tooth, symptomless, broke into sinus cavity, infection was then serious, discovered on a scan. No symptoms in the sinus cavity!
Maybe you are one of us, the sensitive sinus-types. I am one of "us" because I dread my dH getting that knocked down by a sinus infection that I have become hypervigilant if he gets a headache.
So, I am sharing this with you, again.
Feel better soon!
Myself, shopping for cabbage next.
Golden,
Yes, I did feel a bit better, a little sunshine helped. But the rain will be returning,
and I have to lean on dH's arm to get where I am going (to the car and back).
It hurts really bad, as if this is it, how it's going to be. But of course, I will be fighting this, looking up fibromyalgia treatments again. It does hurt worse after having to lie down missing out on a whole day or two. The minute I do feel better, I over-exert to catch up on cleaning-then things hurt worse in so many different places. It even hurts to lie down and rest. Like I said, I will fight this. Maybe start some liquid Turmeric by Cunol.
I truly think the sinus thing started when I started
a new antidepressant. I've read that some people can
be susceptible to sinus problems when taking them. I've
been off of it for a few weeks now but maybe it takes a
while to leave your system.
Unfortunately I don't have a lot of faith in my doctor. I'm
on the waiting list for a new one. But meanwhile I guess I'll
hope and pray he comes through for me this time.
Gershun - Have you been checked for allergies? My food allergies have gotten worse over the years. Sudafed etc. do only help temporarily and you can't stay on them for very long There are bacterial infections, and also fungal nasal infections which antibiotics won't help. Hope your doc figures it out.
Nacy - if your friend has PBA she may not be able to control her laughter and tears. I understand is must be disconcerting to be with her. It also must be pretty awful to have that condition.
So very sad when others can not extend grace in situations that are no fault of the person with the issue.
Gershun, cooked cabbage is a SUPER FOOD for sinuses.
I like to heat a nice broth and put some cut cabbage in it. Stays crisp but is cooked and always makes my sinuses and DH feel better.
Just some more information that might be beneficial to you.