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Taking Care of an Ill Loved One

I didn't think of myself as the nurturing type as I grew up, but when my grandmother became seriously ill while I was in college, my caregiver side came out. I started living with her and balancing her care with my schoolwork. It was very challenging, but seeing her recover and regain her ability to live independently was well worth the five years of hard work. Now I'm returning again to help my grandmother so she can once again stay at home, and I've decided to share some of my experiences online to help other caregivers feel like they're not so alone.

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How To Properly Use Nasal Spray

Posted on June 30, 2018

If you suffer from allergies, nasal spray is an effective way to treat your allergies. Nasal spray, unlike oral allergy medications, allows you to target your treatment on the part of your body that is suffering the most. Most nasal spray formulas are made for long-term use and can be used without the allergy season to treat your stuff nose from your allergies. Types of Nasal Spray There are various types of nasal spray, so you want to make sure that you purchase the right nasal spray. [Read More]

Old Feet, New Problems: 4 Ways Aging Might Change Your Footing

Posted on May 24, 2018

Your feet are two of the most important parts of your body, as they help you maneuver around the world with ease, but as you get older they may start giving you problems. For a number of reasons, your feet need special attention and care -- now, more than ever. 1. Your Feet May Become Flat (Or Flatter) With Age Especially if you've dealt with fallen arches, or pes planus, your entire life, you will likely notice your feet becoming flatter. [Read More]

Did You Finally End Your Opiate Addiction? 3 Ways To Cope With Anxiety In Sobriety

Posted on April 25, 2018

Now that you've been through treatment for your opiate addiction, you are ready to focus on relapse prevention. For many people in recovery, a relapse prevention plan includes strategies to address other mental health issues such as anxiety that affect sobriety. Although most people have some natural anxiety as they begin to rebuild their lives after treatment, you may find that your symptoms are more pronounced if you are diagnosed with this as a mental health condition. [Read More]

Vaginal Rejuvenation Surgery: A Look At What Happens After The Fact

Posted on March 25, 2018

Vaginal rejuvenation surgery was once considered a taboo thing that people didn't really talk about, but these days, this surgery is far more common, far more talked about, and far easier understood. Vaginal rejuvenation surgery, sometimes referred to as VRS for short, is a surgery that is performed with the intention of tightening the muscles, skin, and tissue of the vagina. The surgery is sometimes opted for by women who want their vagina to have a more youthful appearance or who want heightened sexual pleasure. [Read More]