A tiny amount of Vapor Rub (sore bought or homemade) under the nose can help with the problems of a runny nose and the soreness that comes from blowing your nose all the time when you have a bad cold. The eucalyptus and menthol (or peppermint if homemade) in the rub help with the congestion, can ease a runny nose and are anti-inflammatory, antiviral and healing to skin. The base of the rub, whether from the store or homemade, helps with the skin irritation from tissues from blowing your nose so frequently by moisturising and protecting the skin.
I've done this for myself a great many times and it does seem to help. I will say that Vapor Rub does sting when you first apply it but it fades after a bit especially the next time you blow your nose. Also try not to apply too much as the aromas can make the eyes water and sting if you apply too much.
Tuesday 23 December 2014
Thursday 6 November 2014
New Leaves of Absence for Working Caregivers
Here in Ontario, the Ministry of Labour announced that effective on October 29th, 2014, there are 3 new unpaid leaves of absence available for working caregivers to help protect jobs. They are the Family Caregiver Leave, Critically Ill Child Care Leave and Crime-Related Child Death or Disappearance Leave. You can find out more information here.
Tuesday 14 October 2014
Saturday 4 October 2014
A New Twist on an Internet Scam - VERY IMPORTANT
I have a friend, who is a senior living in his own apartment, and was scammed by at least 2 people OVER THE PHONE with the beneficiary scam. I don't know if you've seen this scam in your spam but it is basically the scam where a mysterious overseas beneficiary has named you to receive their money and you can get millions of dollars out of the airport for a "small" amount of money. Unfortunately, he fell for this once and I've been trying to persuade him that it's too good to be true - even if one guy claims to know that the other person, that my friend also spoke to , (whom the one scam artist KNOWS by name) is a scam artist, that he (the second guy) is really legit, will bring lawyers and police to the drop off and that it will only cost X number of dollars more.
This is something that makes me furious! I have been trying to get in touch with the police and anyone else who is supposed to protect our seniors from financial abuse and identity theft (not that I know his identity has been stolen). So far I have had no luck letting the proper authorities know. I'll let you know when I do.
I just wanted everyone to know that even if you don't have the internet (like my friend) that this can happen to you or a loved one.
This is something that makes me furious! I have been trying to get in touch with the police and anyone else who is supposed to protect our seniors from financial abuse and identity theft (not that I know his identity has been stolen). So far I have had no luck letting the proper authorities know. I'll let you know when I do.
I just wanted everyone to know that even if you don't have the internet (like my friend) that this can happen to you or a loved one.
Tuesday 9 September 2014
Monday 8 September 2014
Dry Shampoo: Tips and a Review
Use a dry shampoo to keep your loved one's hair looking clean between washes if they have difficulty getting in and out of the shower or are bedridden. They are easy to use and usually come as a spray or a powder and nowadays you can find them easily in the drugstore. Just spray the product in the hair, wait about 2 minutes for the product to absorb the oils from the scalp and brush out. If you are in a pinch, you can use baby powder or cornstarch as a dry shampoo. To use either of these I recommend using an old (but clean) blush or shaving brush to apply either the cornstarch or baby powder to the roots of the hair so you don't end up with a big chalky mess in the hair. Wait the 2 minutes then brush out.
I've personally tried the cornstarch, baby powder and Klorane oil absorbing and gentle oat dry shampoo for myself ever since I got hair extensions put in, hurt my shoulder and wasn't able to wash my hair regularly. Out of the three methods, I have to recommend the dry shampoo first, cornstarch second and baby powder last.
With the Klorane dry shampoos (both aerosols and that I bought myself), I found that the oil absorbing one worked best for me as I have very baby-fine and oily hair. It was dead easy to use, smelled nice, absorbed oils really well and added texture and thickness to my hair. With the gentle oat dry shampoo, it was also easy to use, smelled nice and absorbed oils but left my hair a bit limp. I believe that the gentle shampoo would work best for people with normal to dry hair. Neither of these dry shampoos left much of a white residue in my hair.
Using the cornstarch, I put some on a small plate, applied it with a blush brush to my roots, waited and brushed it out. It worked pretty well in absorbing the oils from my hair but I found that it left a bit of a white residue in my hair that was a little tricky to brush out. I used the same technique with the baby powder but I found that it left more stuff behind in my hair but it did smell OK.
Using both the baby powder and cornstarch was also the messiest method I used as it left powder all over my clothes (not nice on black clothes) and floor whereas the spray dry shampoo was the neatest.
In terms of cost, I'll admit that the Klorane was a bit pricy ($14 CAD not including taxes) and the cornstarch and baby powder the least expensive (about $2 for the cornstarch and $1 ( from the dollar store) for the baby powder) but for its ease of use I think the Klorane was worth it.
I wish I had remembered about dry shampoos while I was caring for my mom and husband. It would have made their lives a little easier as well as my own.
With the Klorane dry shampoos (both aerosols and that I bought myself), I found that the oil absorbing one worked best for me as I have very baby-fine and oily hair. It was dead easy to use, smelled nice, absorbed oils really well and added texture and thickness to my hair. With the gentle oat dry shampoo, it was also easy to use, smelled nice and absorbed oils but left my hair a bit limp. I believe that the gentle shampoo would work best for people with normal to dry hair. Neither of these dry shampoos left much of a white residue in my hair.
Using the cornstarch, I put some on a small plate, applied it with a blush brush to my roots, waited and brushed it out. It worked pretty well in absorbing the oils from my hair but I found that it left a bit of a white residue in my hair that was a little tricky to brush out. I used the same technique with the baby powder but I found that it left more stuff behind in my hair but it did smell OK.
Using both the baby powder and cornstarch was also the messiest method I used as it left powder all over my clothes (not nice on black clothes) and floor whereas the spray dry shampoo was the neatest.
In terms of cost, I'll admit that the Klorane was a bit pricy ($14 CAD not including taxes) and the cornstarch and baby powder the least expensive (about $2 for the cornstarch and $1 ( from the dollar store) for the baby powder) but for its ease of use I think the Klorane was worth it.
I wish I had remembered about dry shampoos while I was caring for my mom and husband. It would have made their lives a little easier as well as my own.
Wednesday 3 September 2014
Quick Tip - Using your Smartphone Camera for Labels
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Saturday 12 July 2014
Tuesday 3 June 2014
A way to cook pasta in the summer
I know I've not been posting for a loooooong while but it's been a hectic time here. I've sold my home, moved and have been working to get my life on an even keel since the death of my husband almost a year ago.
Now that I've moved to a rental apartment with no air conditioning, I figured that I'd share my method for cooking pasta in the height of summer.
Basically, you start cooking your pasta the regular way as described on the side of the package, but here is the trick.... after about 2-5 minutes of bringing the water back to a boil, turn the water OFF and let the pasta sit just a little longer than it says in the directions or until you reach the doneness that you like. That's it, you then treat the pasta the way you'd usually do.
I like this method just for the reason that you don't have the stove element on longer than needed, thereby keeping your home cooler and you can save electricity or gas. (I know this because I've done this trick on both types of stoves)
It's also a great method for cooking pasta for summer salads as it takes a little less time for the pasta to cool in the fridge.
Now that I've moved to a rental apartment with no air conditioning, I figured that I'd share my method for cooking pasta in the height of summer.
Basically, you start cooking your pasta the regular way as described on the side of the package, but here is the trick.... after about 2-5 minutes of bringing the water back to a boil, turn the water OFF and let the pasta sit just a little longer than it says in the directions or until you reach the doneness that you like. That's it, you then treat the pasta the way you'd usually do.
I like this method just for the reason that you don't have the stove element on longer than needed, thereby keeping your home cooler and you can save electricity or gas. (I know this because I've done this trick on both types of stoves)
It's also a great method for cooking pasta for summer salads as it takes a little less time for the pasta to cool in the fridge.
Tuesday 6 May 2014
Friday 21 March 2014
Quick Tip: Gift Cards
This idea was given to me by my friend Carol who happens to spend a fair bit of time in hospitals: Get gift cards for the coffee or sandwich shop that is usually in the lobby of hospitals ( Tim Horton's, Second Cup, Timothy's, Subway) for the caregiver or for the patient if they're mobile. This will allow the caregiver or patient not have to worry about money for getting coffees (or tea) while they hanging around the hospital and can also provide a change in food instead of that boring hospital food.
Tuesday 25 February 2014
An Informal Survey
I just recently read a study abstract that was about colicy babies and their gut bacteria. Apparently colicy babies gut bacteria are off and this is what causes all the problems. This got me thinking about the fact that I was a colicy baby and I still end up with gut problems as an adult. So my question is this: were you a colicy baby and do you have gut problems as an adult? To respond to this informal survey, please click on the title of this post and leave your responses in the comments. Thanks.
Monday 24 February 2014
Caregiver Consultation Event in Canada !!!!
The Canadian Home Care Association and The Way Forward are organizing consultations in the Toronto GTA (including Burlington and Hamilton) with caregivers with experience looking after a loved one with a life-limiting illness. The caregiver consultation may be by phone, Skype, or if possible – in groups. If there are any caregivers who might be interested in participating, kindly forward their names to Nujat Nawrin.Attached is the letter to the caregiver and a poster.Please contact Nujat Nawrin for more information.Nujat Nawrin
Project Lead
Canadian Home Care Association
Friday 21 February 2014
Cinnamon Toast Lip Scrub
I don't know about you, but this winter has been playing havoc with my lips - they have been so dry that I have a white line where my lips are so dry that it even shows through lipstick. I came up with my version of a lip scrub so that I could deal with this. Currently I have limited resources so, as per usual, I make do with what I have. This lip scrub uses stuff that you probably have in your kitchen right now. If you don't have coconut oil I'd suggest using olive oil.
Cinnamon Toast Lip Scrub
1 Tbsp coconut oil
3 Tbsp sugar
Approx. 1/8 tsp cinnamon
Mix all the ingredients in a small container or bowl until evenly distributed and has the consistency of a thick paste.
To use, take a small amount on your finger and scrub your lips. Rinse with water when you feel you're done.
Now I'll admit that these amounts are approximate. What you want is to have the scrub to have the consistency of wet sand or a thick paste. I also like the fact that this lip scrub is edible, moisturizing and works! Part of my reason for adding cinnamon is it's irritating action - who needs expensive lip venom to plump your lips when you can make it your self?
Hope you enjoy!
Thursday 20 February 2014
Looking After Yourself and Looking Good : Part 1
Spoiling yourself may seem like something selfish but at times it can be your best retreat from the stresses in your life.
Some of the things that I have done for myself to deal with stress have included taking aromatherapy baths and showers, meditating, yoga, making my own face scrubs and trying out new nail polish designs. I will admit that sometimes doing things like my nails has not worked out (adjusting someone in bed with slightly wet nails sucks) but sometimes these little things have made me feel better.
There is a saying "dress for the job you want, not the job you have" and I feel this phrase works well for caregivers. The reason for this is that although you may be overwhelmed with the changes in your life, how you look can change your opinion of yourself. You can be stressed out but, if you look half decent, I have found that you look at life from a brighter side and can do a better job no matter what you do.
When I'm stressed out I have found that my face breaks out with zits way more. I have tried prescription Retinol creams, things like Clearasil and pine tar soaps. Of course the zits affect the way I feel about myself - the more zits the worse I feel. One thing I have found to work for me is called oil cleansing. What you do is moisten your face with warm water, apply a little coconut oil and wipe off with a damp washcloth - it's kinda like using Pond's Cold Cream. I also make a face scrub using coconut oil and baking soda with some essential oils to help my skin. Since I have been doing this, my breakouts are smaller and easier to hide with a tiny bit of makeup. ( I believe I have seborrhetic dermatitis although this has not been proven ) I will admit that this has worked for me and even other people have noticed how much my face has improved.
In doing my nails, I found that taking a couple of days to do them can help with the problem of a botched manicure. Personally, I'd rather wait and get my nail design right rather than do it all at once. I'd rather take a day or so to do a couple of layers of polish rather than have my Mani ruined. Doing a layer at at a time can be a problem ( I hate it when nail polish chips) but you're less likely to have a problem in the long run especially if you have to adjust your care partner.
Makeup may seem like something to be avoided but, I have found that if you at least do your eye make up, you feel better about yourself and don't feel so tired. That and a bit of lip-gloss and you're ready to go.
Dressing "up" may seem silly, but I've found that if you dress in your grungy clothes, you feel grungy. Now if this is a look that you're going for, by all means have at it. Dressing nice means that you feel nice. This is not to say that you can't wear sweats, just make them look amazing (think Lulu Lemon or Nike ads).
More Later.....
Some of the things that I have done for myself to deal with stress have included taking aromatherapy baths and showers, meditating, yoga, making my own face scrubs and trying out new nail polish designs. I will admit that sometimes doing things like my nails has not worked out (adjusting someone in bed with slightly wet nails sucks) but sometimes these little things have made me feel better.
There is a saying "dress for the job you want, not the job you have" and I feel this phrase works well for caregivers. The reason for this is that although you may be overwhelmed with the changes in your life, how you look can change your opinion of yourself. You can be stressed out but, if you look half decent, I have found that you look at life from a brighter side and can do a better job no matter what you do.
When I'm stressed out I have found that my face breaks out with zits way more. I have tried prescription Retinol creams, things like Clearasil and pine tar soaps. Of course the zits affect the way I feel about myself - the more zits the worse I feel. One thing I have found to work for me is called oil cleansing. What you do is moisten your face with warm water, apply a little coconut oil and wipe off with a damp washcloth - it's kinda like using Pond's Cold Cream. I also make a face scrub using coconut oil and baking soda with some essential oils to help my skin. Since I have been doing this, my breakouts are smaller and easier to hide with a tiny bit of makeup. ( I believe I have seborrhetic dermatitis although this has not been proven ) I will admit that this has worked for me and even other people have noticed how much my face has improved.
In doing my nails, I found that taking a couple of days to do them can help with the problem of a botched manicure. Personally, I'd rather wait and get my nail design right rather than do it all at once. I'd rather take a day or so to do a couple of layers of polish rather than have my Mani ruined. Doing a layer at at a time can be a problem ( I hate it when nail polish chips) but you're less likely to have a problem in the long run especially if you have to adjust your care partner.
Makeup may seem like something to be avoided but, I have found that if you at least do your eye make up, you feel better about yourself and don't feel so tired. That and a bit of lip-gloss and you're ready to go.
Dressing "up" may seem silly, but I've found that if you dress in your grungy clothes, you feel grungy. Now if this is a look that you're going for, by all means have at it. Dressing nice means that you feel nice. This is not to say that you can't wear sweats, just make them look amazing (think Lulu Lemon or Nike ads).
More Later.....
Saying "No"
As caregivers, we have great caring hearts and, at least for me, difficulty saying no to people who ask us for something. This can be from our family, friends or at work. Saying "no" is sometimes the best thing that you can do for yourself and for the other person.
When I was caring for Mom, I got a phone call from my disabled friend for whom I have Power of Attorney and he wanted me to help save him from eviction. I was also having to care for my husband who was at our home. There was just no way that I could help him and although it broke my heart I had to say No. He ended up going into a shelter and from there into long term care which turned out to be the best for him. So never feel guilty for saying no - it can be good for you by lessening your stress and for the other person by having them solve the problem themselves or ending up in a better situation.
Here are some helpful phrases for saying "No" that can help you feel less guilty and not leave the other person feeling disrespected.
When I was caring for Mom, I got a phone call from my disabled friend for whom I have Power of Attorney and he wanted me to help save him from eviction. I was also having to care for my husband who was at our home. There was just no way that I could help him and although it broke my heart I had to say No. He ended up going into a shelter and from there into long term care which turned out to be the best for him. So never feel guilty for saying no - it can be good for you by lessening your stress and for the other person by having them solve the problem themselves or ending up in a better situation.
Here are some helpful phrases for saying "No" that can help you feel less guilty and not leave the other person feeling disrespected.
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My Adventure with Smoothies
Late in my mom's illness, there came a time when she wasn't very hungry so I started making smoothies for her. At the time there wasn't as much information out there on making them so I was making them by-guess-and-by-golly.
Most of the recipes I found online at the time wanted you to use a juicer and mom didn't have one, all we had was a blender. The strangest recipe I read was for Carnation Instant Breakfast (strawberry) and beer (ew!). I was having to make do with what we had so most of the smoothies I was making had to use vanilla flavoured Ensure or the occasional Carnation Instant Breakfast as a base. This tended to make the smoothies too sweet for mom and she got bored with them. I was running out of ideas on what to put in them so they wouldn't be as sweet. Mind you, I had come up with a smoothie that mom did like that she claimed tasted like a creamsicle. The strange thing was that there was no orange in it! I had made it with mangos and vanilla Ensure but I was unable to reproduce it because I wasn't writing down what was in it.
I had remembered that one of mom's nurses had mentioned making what she called "steak shakes" by basically blending what was for dinner with broth but here it was again, mom's taste buds were off, and she didn't like the smell or taste of meat also she didn't want to eat "baby food". That made this idea a no go.
Nowadays, there are more options out there and I would be making smoothies differently. First off, I would not be stuck with having to use just Ensure or Instant Breakfast as a liquid base. I'd go and get some unflavoured protein powder, hemp hearts or chia seeds for the protein part of the smoothie (I was already adding yoghurt and silken tofu to them). I'd also be adding greens to the smoothie. Admittedly this would involve some extra prep (who wants celery strings in their drink?) but at least the smoothie wouldn't be too sweet. I'd also try freezing broth (like the mineral broth recipe) into ice cubes so that the smoothie could be more savory. (I have no idea how this would taste but I just might try it as an experiment on myself).
Some of the other things I'd be doing differently is writing down what I was putting in the smoothies, freezing any leftover smoothies in freezer bags and labeling them as to what was in them. The reason for this is that I think that the smoothies would be easier to get out of the bags rather than from tupperware which was a problem I discovered for myself. Also with the bags being labeled you would know how to make it again if the concoction you come up with proves to be a favorite.
This infographic is a good beginning on how to make smoothies. Have fun and experiment.
Enjoy!
Most of the recipes I found online at the time wanted you to use a juicer and mom didn't have one, all we had was a blender. The strangest recipe I read was for Carnation Instant Breakfast (strawberry) and beer (ew!). I was having to make do with what we had so most of the smoothies I was making had to use vanilla flavoured Ensure or the occasional Carnation Instant Breakfast as a base. This tended to make the smoothies too sweet for mom and she got bored with them. I was running out of ideas on what to put in them so they wouldn't be as sweet. Mind you, I had come up with a smoothie that mom did like that she claimed tasted like a creamsicle. The strange thing was that there was no orange in it! I had made it with mangos and vanilla Ensure but I was unable to reproduce it because I wasn't writing down what was in it.
I had remembered that one of mom's nurses had mentioned making what she called "steak shakes" by basically blending what was for dinner with broth but here it was again, mom's taste buds were off, and she didn't like the smell or taste of meat also she didn't want to eat "baby food". That made this idea a no go.
Nowadays, there are more options out there and I would be making smoothies differently. First off, I would not be stuck with having to use just Ensure or Instant Breakfast as a liquid base. I'd go and get some unflavoured protein powder, hemp hearts or chia seeds for the protein part of the smoothie (I was already adding yoghurt and silken tofu to them). I'd also be adding greens to the smoothie. Admittedly this would involve some extra prep (who wants celery strings in their drink?) but at least the smoothie wouldn't be too sweet. I'd also try freezing broth (like the mineral broth recipe) into ice cubes so that the smoothie could be more savory. (I have no idea how this would taste but I just might try it as an experiment on myself).
Some of the other things I'd be doing differently is writing down what I was putting in the smoothies, freezing any leftover smoothies in freezer bags and labeling them as to what was in them. The reason for this is that I think that the smoothies would be easier to get out of the bags rather than from tupperware which was a problem I discovered for myself. Also with the bags being labeled you would know how to make it again if the concoction you come up with proves to be a favorite.
This infographic is a good beginning on how to make smoothies. Have fun and experiment.
Enjoy!
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| From: simplysmoothierecipes.com |
Wednesday 29 January 2014
Inspiration for a Bad Day
I originally found this video while browsing though Huffpost on my phone. It seemed so appropriate for the day after Bell's "Let's Talk" promotion and I wish I had known about it years before when I was going through tough times. The words are by Canadian spoken word poet Shane Koyczan from his poem "Instructions for a Bad Day". I believe that the words are appropriate for anyone who is going through tough times due to loss, bullying, mental illness, illness or just a plain bad day. I hope this inspires you as it did me. Enjoy.
Sunday 26 January 2014
Monday 20 January 2014
Sunday 19 January 2014
How I Used Pinterest as a Caregiver
Pinterest is one of those sites that I find to be addictive to me. I can spend hours and hours looking at the site and pinning and repinning stuff. Pinterest is a free site to join and it is basically a place where you can put links to stuff that you're interested in instead of creating tonnes of bookmarks, printing out stuff or clipping out magazine articles. It's kind of like a electronic corkboard for your ideas.
There are pages/categories (boards) there for caregiving (for caregiving and other specific things you have to enter it into the search bar) women's fashion, food and drink, fitness, home decor, quotes and much much more. I've been keeping all of my pins on one board but you can set up different categories for whatever interests you for example, "my style" or "dinner ideas" or however you want to title your boards.
As a caregiver I was using (and still use) Pinterest to find slow cooker, snack and freezer recipes, fangirl stuff (I love Doctor Who!), inspirational quotes, organizational tips, homemade cleaning and beauty products and ideas on fashion as I couldn't get out to buy new clothes. I was doing this because I was running out of ideas on what to cook for my husband and I and I was also beginning to suffer from caregiver burnout (although I didn't know it).
I was getting so fatigued that I started on Pinterest by looking to make mealtimes easier for me. I liked the fact that in the food and drink category you can find foods that are vegetarian, gluten free, paleo diet, "skinny" foods, slow cooker recipes, snack ideas, freezer meals and more. I'm all for making my life easier, especially when I'm tired and don't want to think about cooking, which is why I like all the slow cooker recipes and freezer meal ideas such as the recipe I tweaked for slow cooker "roast" chicken. In fact, I still look in this category for meal ideas when I have no idea what to eat.
I continued to browse and found ideas on how to organize the fridge so that my husband could easily find something to eat when I wasn't there or I was asleep. I also found ideas that helped me tidy and decorate so that the husband was comfortable and our home looked nice (well, most of the time). The Women's fashion category helped me figure out what I had in my closet and how to organize it so I could find nice outfits to wear. Looking at the quotes kept me inspired so I could keep on going.
All in all I've found Pinterest to be a great inspirational site and very useful but I must say very addictive to me.
How do you use Pinterest as a caregiver?
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There are pages/categories (boards) there for caregiving (for caregiving and other specific things you have to enter it into the search bar) women's fashion, food and drink, fitness, home decor, quotes and much much more. I've been keeping all of my pins on one board but you can set up different categories for whatever interests you for example, "my style" or "dinner ideas" or however you want to title your boards.
As a caregiver I was using (and still use) Pinterest to find slow cooker, snack and freezer recipes, fangirl stuff (I love Doctor Who!), inspirational quotes, organizational tips, homemade cleaning and beauty products and ideas on fashion as I couldn't get out to buy new clothes. I was doing this because I was running out of ideas on what to cook for my husband and I and I was also beginning to suffer from caregiver burnout (although I didn't know it).
I was getting so fatigued that I started on Pinterest by looking to make mealtimes easier for me. I liked the fact that in the food and drink category you can find foods that are vegetarian, gluten free, paleo diet, "skinny" foods, slow cooker recipes, snack ideas, freezer meals and more. I'm all for making my life easier, especially when I'm tired and don't want to think about cooking, which is why I like all the slow cooker recipes and freezer meal ideas such as the recipe I tweaked for slow cooker "roast" chicken. In fact, I still look in this category for meal ideas when I have no idea what to eat.
I continued to browse and found ideas on how to organize the fridge so that my husband could easily find something to eat when I wasn't there or I was asleep. I also found ideas that helped me tidy and decorate so that the husband was comfortable and our home looked nice (well, most of the time). The Women's fashion category helped me figure out what I had in my closet and how to organize it so I could find nice outfits to wear. Looking at the quotes kept me inspired so I could keep on going.
All in all I've found Pinterest to be a great inspirational site and very useful but I must say very addictive to me.
How do you use Pinterest as a caregiver?
Friday 17 January 2014
Quick Tip
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The advantage of using lavender is that it promotes healing of the skin and closed wounds, is antibacterial and promotes relaxation.
Obviously you should not use lavender essential oil if you are allergic to it or on open wounds.
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Monday 6 January 2014
Quick Tip: New Year's Resolutions
The New Year has begun and you've made your resolutions but how do you keep them? The easiest way is to remember that any habit takes 28 days to become ingrained. It is also important to break down any goal into smaller steps.
If, for example, your New Year's resolution is to get into a sexy bathing suit by the summer, you could start with improving your diet first for the first month, then work on exercise for the second month and relaxation for the third month. You can also further break down each
No matter your resolution, just take it one day at a time and you will reach your goals!
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If, for example, your New Year's resolution is to get into a sexy bathing suit by the summer, you could start with improving your diet first for the first month, then work on exercise for the second month and relaxation for the third month. You can also further break down each
month into goals such as working on menu planning or increasing fiber in your diet for the first month, start exercising 10 minutes a day and increasing that time by 5 minutes each week for the second month and start meditating for 5 minutes a day, increasing that time by 5 minutes a week for the third month and so on. However you want to achieve your goal and break it up is up to you but just begin with one small change for 28 days.
No matter your resolution, just take it one day at a time and you will reach your goals!
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