Today I would like to introduce you to the company called coldfront® who makes a line of products to help women deal with the nastiness of menopausal hot flashes. Back when I was 21 years old, I had an emergency hysterectomy and they took everything including my ovaries. What made this situation … [Read more...] about Portable Cold Therapy Packs for Hot Flashes
Health and Wellness
Essentia Natural Memory Foam Pillow
People are pretty particular about their pillows, I believe. At least I know that I am! After 5 car wrecks in my life, my neck and back are pretty twisted. So when it comes to pillows, I need one that is soft enough to conform to my head but is not hard in the least. I had heard a lot about memory … [Read more...] about Essentia Natural Memory Foam Pillow
Our Tempurpedic Bed is a Dream to Sleep on
A few years ago my husband and I decided to replace our uncomfortable bed with a tempurpedic bed due to us both suffering with chronic back pain. For all of our lives we had slept on metal coil spring mattresses and box springs and were not getting enough rest. We both had a hard time falling … [Read more...] about Our Tempurpedic Bed is a Dream to Sleep on
Omega3Water Flavored Infused Water
If water is the elixir of life, why is it hard to drink sometimes? I drink a lot of water since I do not drink sodas and even I can get a bit bored with it. Sometimes it is good to mix it up a bit and enjoy other flavors in your water than the typical boring nothing. I am excited to share with you a … [Read more...] about Omega3Water Flavored Infused Water
My Grandfather’s Aortic Dissection – Do You Know the Symptoms?
Late last year my grandfather suffered from an Aortic Dissection and almost lost his life. It was a very scary time for me and my family and today, I wanted to share our story with all of you. Last October he got up very early in the morning and was complaining of chest pain and some upper to mid … [Read more...] about My Grandfather’s Aortic Dissection – Do You Know the Symptoms?
Discover the Power of the Healthy Mangosteen Fruit
Have you ever heard of the mangosteen fruit? In my quest for health food options for my family, I read about this fruit from Southeast Asia that is reportedly providing healthy benefits for thousands of years. My hubby does not have the best immune system due to an accident many years ago. With … [Read more...] about Discover the Power of the Healthy Mangosteen Fruit
Upgrading our Health Insurance Coverage
In the past I have briefly told all of you about my chronic health problems and how expensive those health problems are. As someone who has had over 200+ hospitalizations and over 45+ surgeries, trust me...I know about the high costs of medical care. Through all of this medical drama, we have … [Read more...] about Upgrading our Health Insurance Coverage
What to Look for When Searching for a New Pediatrician
I was talking to my sister the other day and she was telling me about all of the issues my niece was having finding a good pediatrician in Austin. She moved to Austin last year and I think she has been through 2 or 3 different doctors. The issue started when her baby was born and had a tough time in … [Read more...] about What to Look for When Searching for a New Pediatrician