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Try this trick I heard about. Controlled, paced breathing can slow your heartbeat. This lowers stress hormones and reduces hot flashes by 44%. Do this a couple times a day for about ten minutes. Inhale deeply through your nose for five seconds. Hold for ten seconds. Exhale for five. I’m well past that myself butContinue reading “Hot Flashes?”

I adore many things about aging. Changes to my skin are not among them, especially to my face and hands. Here’s something you might want to try, should you feel the same about those pesky little dots. Mix l/2 tsp. ginger with 2 tsp. jojoba oil. Apply to skin. Leave on 15 minutes. Rinse lightlyContinue reading “Hate your age spots?”

It’s springtime. We want to put our best foot forward in this lovely time of regeneration. I don’t know about you, but my feet need constant attention. I want them to stay soft and pretty. I love a getting a professional pedicure, but let’s face it. They’re expensive and not something I have time forContinue reading “My Favorite Foot Soak”

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Alkaline powder counteracts bee sting venom and sooths pain. It balances skin PH levels which helps to prevent blistering from minor burns and speeds healing. Alkaline powder is found in baking soda. Mash 1 tsp. backing soda with 1-2 tsp. water to make a paste. Gently apply and let it dry.

Want to rid yourself of unsightly, embarrassing warts? It may be as simple as this suggestion. Salicylic acid is an ingredient that dissolves warts, used in at many over the counter wart treatments. It’s also found in aspirin. Mash an aspirin and apply it to the wart. Cover it with duct tape, which deprives theContinue reading “Warts?”

You cannot cross the finish line without taking the first step.

Many of us suffer from lack of sleep or poor sleep. I’m one of those, and I want to share some tips I’ve learned in my quest for more sounder sleep and ways to drop off more easily. Drift off easier and sleep sounder by snacking on nuts before bed. Say a positive affirmation beforeContinue reading “Better Sleep”

Love that glitter nail polish for the holidays? So do I, but it’s difficult to remove. Not to worry. Rub the textured surface with a dryer sheet until smooth. Then remove polish as you normally do. Easy Peasy!