Recent content by Friskykitty

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    burning lips

    I've accidentally rubbed my eyes or my lips after applying a topical analgesic like Aspercreme or Ben Gay and nearly fainted from the burning! Even the unscented ones will burn. Mineral Ice was the worst for me though- just the smell was too strong and would irritate my asthma. Are you using...
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    Alone at work... and exhausted!

    A hot cup of green tea with honey will warm you and give you quick energy. Follow it with more fluids and light exercise. Is it dark and dingy inside? Open up the blinds and let in the daylight. Hopefully before you know it, a co worker will appear and the place will come alive. 15 minute power...
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    Family and Friends that don't understand

    I just don't discuss my personal life issues/ in particular my health status with anyone. Yes, that's right- I keep all my personal information to myself and when questioned by my nosey Aunt Francis, I simply smile and tell her that " I prefer not to discuss it". Honestly, once I took control...
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    Its not like you have cancer.....

    If your husband is grieving the recent loss of his Mother, then perhaps that explains his remarks. You wouldn't still be married all this time thru your years of prolonged illness if you didn't have a strong bond. Be kind to one another. He may have said those hurtful words because he's...
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    My hips are killing me today!

    I feel your pain! I too have one hip worse than the other, and some days it's just so painful. I use pillows to prop up my bad hip so it doesn't sit lower than my waist. And I always put one, maybe two pillows between my knees when I'm on my side. Some days I think I look like that chubby tire...
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    Newbie from Maryland

    Hi Everyone- been looking for a good support group and I think I found it! I'm hoping to learn from others who post here a little bit about natural or alternative health treatments. I haven't tried any yet- but I'm curious. I'm trying to lead a better, more natural plant based diet. I've been on...
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