Supplement Hacks for Diabetics

If you have been with me for a while, you know my fiance has Type 2 diabetes. Over the weekend we were discussing supplements that he should be taking.  It’s been very difficult to get him to follow any type of regimen in the eight years we’ve been together.  But now he’s getting older and his diabetes is changing and...

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The Hidden Killer in Your Pantry

The Hidden Killer in Your Pantry

If you are a regular reader you know that I recently moved.  I went from living in a townhome, where I was the past 11 years, to a single-family home. With that has come some extra maintenance, as any homeowner knows.  I’m specifically talking about gardening and lawn care. It’s actually something I have missed … I love gardening.  And...

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12 Ways to Naturally Lower Blood Pressure

12 Ways to Naturally Lower Blood Pressure

This weekend I saw a good friend of mine at her daughter’s baby shower.  We only had a few minutes to chat but she told me her blood pressure has been crazy high. Since she mentioned that, it’s been on my mind.  And as I sit down to write your weekly hacks I can’t help but to focus on high...

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Fibroblast Plasma Treatments – DIY?

Fibroblast Plasma Treatments – DIY?

Today I want to talk about a fairly new treatment called plasma fibroblast. It’s a non-surgical way to build collagen by causing micro-injuries to the skin.  It also tightens and brightens the skin while fading age spots.  It can even make the lips look fuller (it’s called a lip flip). Plasma fibroblast therapy uses a pen-like device that discharges a...

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What makes you look older than wrinkles?

What makes you look older than wrinkles?

You might be surprised to learn that a lot more goes into looking older than just wrinkles. Factors like thinning skin, fat loss in areas that are youthful, and gravity pulling fat pads to the lower face … all play a role. Yet it’s actually the loss of bone that can have a huge impact on how your face ages...

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