What helps with Arthritis Pain in Knees

I have severe osteoarthritis in both of my knees so I can relate! The pain does get worse when it rains, going up and down stairs and if I have to stand or kneel. It's unbearable sometimes. I have tried all of the over the counter medications to help and the only one that came close was Aleve. Although, it does make me a little sleepy, so I only take it at night.

Luckily, I went to my physician and told him I could not sleep sometimes because of the pain and he prescribed me something stronger. I would recommend talking to a doctor. They may give you something to help you which is stronger.

Foods To Reduce Menstrual Cramps | LIVESTRONG.COM

Foods To Reduce Menstrual Cramps | LIVESTRONG.COM:


This is great news! I can Eat Good Food and feel better too!

Worlds Oldest Person 116yr old Wow!

She says, she "minds her own business and doesn't eat junk food." hmmmm...

World's Oldest Person, Besse Cooper, Turns 116 | ABC News Blogs - Yahoo!:

Being a Smoker After Heart Surgery

My mother, who is now 52yr old, has been smoking since she was 15yr old. A couple months ago she had to have a valve in her heart replaced due to a murmur that had formed over time. After the surgery the doctors' informed her she had to stop smoking if she wanted to live. After such a scary experience I thought for sure she would cut out the cigarettes. Unfortunately, she still had a craving for nicotine.

My sister and I went to the nearest store to see what we could get for her. Lucky for us we found Electronic Cigarettes! It was the coolest thing i'd ever seen! My sister, being a smoker, tried them out first. She couldn't believe the resemblance to an actual cigarette, without the toxins!

Now the final test, to see if they would keep my mother from smoking. We took them back to the hospital and my mother loved them! Her doctor even approved of the Electronic Cigarettes! My mother says the best thing about them is that she can even smoke them inside because they don't produce any smoke.

I must say, I am impressed by the invention of the Electronic Cigarettes and very happy that my mother has found a safe alternative.

It has been a few months and my mother is still smoking her Electronic Cigarettes and her health has been great! 

My Experience Taking Phentermine

So, upon my last Doctor visit, my physician prescribed my Phentermine 30mg to try to lose weight. I had a body mass index (BMI) of 30 and was having a difficult time losing weight. I should mention that I also have hyperthyroidism and anxiety disorder, therefore, I feel hungry most of the time.

I started taking the Phentermine 30mg about a month ago and have lost 9 pounds so far. I admit, it is still difficult to control cravings for junk food but if you want to lose weight badly enough you will do it. The beginning is the most difficult. After a few weeks the hunger subsides and you feel thinner in your clothes.

I take Phentermine 30mg along with hyperthyroid medication and anxiety medication too. I am not recommending ANY medications in this post. Please just take this as what it is, which is MY experience. There are a lot of risks involved in taking Phentermine and should be prescribed by a physician.

I am beginning my second month with the Phentermine. I admit, I have slipped some days and ate ice cream and chips :o but I am happy with my progress. I am not doing any exercising program either. Other than a few daily errands of day-to-day life. I realize if I were to add an exercise regimen the weight would fall off but I am not currently in the mindset to be that active.

I will continue to post about my progress in a few weeks. Any questions just comment or email:)

Why Alcohol Causes Anxiety | Anxiety Guru | Hope and Healing

Why Alcohol Causes Anxiety | Anxiety Guru | Hope and Healing:

Well, I was going to try to have a glass of wine before bed to help me relax BUT this is very convincing as to why that's not such a great idea.

My anxiety is bad enough without adding alcohol to the mix!

Anti-Anxiety Helpful Suggestions

April's CR Diary: The Anti-Anxiety Lifestyle: "ast with almost no carbs but lots of protein:
1 cup eggwhites scram"

This looks like some useful tips. I have a ongoing struggle with anxiety so anything that helps I will try!