I had no idea I was suffering from the early signs of Lyme Disease - until I got the official Lyme Disease diagnosis. Here's how I found out I had Lyme Disease, what I've learned about how to treat Lyme Disease, and what it's like living with Lyme Disease in Tennessee.
What is the best tick repellent for humans, you ask? Well, have you heard of Permethrin spray? When it comes to repelling ticks, avoiding Lyme Disease, and buying tick repellents... we recently learned a little secret from the U.S. Military. It's called Permethrin! If it's good enough for the Department of Defense, then it's good enough for us. Here's why we use Permethrin anytime we go in the woods now. By the way, it repels both ticks AND mosquitoes... far better than DEET-based products do.
My husband received a melanoma diagnosis from a mole on his arm. You can see in his skin cancer photos how the mole grew and changed colors over 6 years. Here's what we've learned about the best melanoma treatment options, what the melanoma stages of cancer mean, and what melanoma looks like. We hope you'll find this information helpful if you or someone in your family is diagnosed with melanoma skin cancer.
I suffer from ongoing neck pain. My favorite 'adjustment' at the chiropractor's office (up til now) has been what I refer to as 'the neck crack' or 'that one that twists your neck'. Then, I read about the dangers of having a chiropractor crack your neck, so I studied up on it. Here's what I've learned about neck manipulation -- both from having it done myself and from talking to my chiropractor and others about it.
If you have trouble sleeping or can't sleep at night due to insomnia, you'll appreciate these tips from a former insomniac. See what causes insomnia, tips for treating insomnia yourself, and how to fall asleep fast -- starting tonight!
Spring is in the air and so are insects like bees, wasps, and mosquitos! An allergic reaction to bites or stings from any of these can be very scary... and sometimes even fatal. Always keep Benadryl on hand and know these allergic reaction symptoms to watch for -- to keep your kids, your pets, and yourself safe.
Do you have a ganglion cyst? I do! I've had it for years -- it comes and goes. Here's what I've learned about Ganglion cysts, ganglion cyst treatment, and ganglion cyst removal. Basically a ganglion cyst does not require treatment, but if it's causing you pain or is just in a bad spot then you might want to have it surgically removed. Here's what I've learned.
I see a chiropractor for back, neck, and shoulder pain. My chiropractor gave me his tips for the best sleep positions, how to keep your body in alignment yourself, and how to treat lower back pain -- so I'm sharing them with you.
Having an MRI scan? I just had my first one and here are the 13 things I wish I had known before having an MRI. Between the clothing removal and the hammering sounds, I was nervous. But you don't have to be -- here's why...
To help us enjoy our days, weeks and months on the Atkins Diet this time... we've found 10 snacks & desserts that make the dieting process a little bit easier and a whole lot more FUN!
