It’s that time of the year when we send our menfolk to fetch the decorations for our upcoming festivities. And off they go — up into the attic, out to the garage or over to a storage unit. (Sometimes, we get impatient and try to manage it ourselves!) Those heavy boxes, filled with a […]
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Hey, Buster the Bad Office Dog here. I know it’s been a while since I’ve written you, but I’ve been finding it more and more difficult to jump up into Mom’s computer chair. Boy, that thing is HIGH! (Come to think of it, Mom’s kinda short, too. I wonder if it’s hard for her to
New Trick for an Old Dog (or Old Human) Read More »
Today is traditionally met by eating too much candy. If that’s already your issue, I’ve previously discussed how to address the effects chocolate can have on your metabolism in Put Down That Chocolate.
Abrotanum for Appetite Read More »
One might think retirement would mean unburdened relaxation — a reward of serenity for a lifetime of hard work and stress. Perhaps for some.
Calm the Stress of Aging Read More »
We expend a great deal of energy attending to those who need care. It’s only natural. But who provides care for the caregiver?
Care for the Caregiver Read More »
For those of you in my generation, a significant concern is caring for our aging parents. If you’ve followed me for any length of time, you probably know that both of my parents have already passed. But I cared for them both. My mother even lived with my husband and me during her final years.
Yes. There can be too much of a good thing. A certain amount of the fungus Candida albicans normally inhabits our mouths. It serves a purpose — to help with digestion. However, when an overgrowth of Candida occurs, oral thrush appears!
As you can imagine, I get loads of questions. Some queries are posted here in the comments; some come through Facebook; some are emailed to my office. I’m just glad they’re not all snail-mailed to me on paper. I’m not that tall. I’d be buried alive!
Organizing Complaints Read More »
In Walt Disney’s film, “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” Sneezy was adorable and humorous. In real life, however, excessive sneezing can be embarrassing, unpleasant and sometimes downright distressing.
I suppose you might say I’ve been on a theme lately: yard work. Do you remember our imaginary friend from last Sunday’s blog post? Dear John was hit by a postal truck as he was mowing the lawn.
It’s Fall. Allergies Are Back! Read More »
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