Author Archives: Linda

  If you have a home blood pressure monitor and measure your blood pressure around your wrists, chances are good your numbers are going to lie (University of Tasmania, 2019).    The American Heart Association recommend that you only use a brachial cuff around your upper left arm to get an accurate reading.   TheContinue reading “Measuring Blood Pressure correctly”

This is a neat idea I found reading Women’s World several years ago.  I liked it so much that I did this art project with my fifth grade students. This is a great project to do with kids right before Halloween!    You will need: a clean mason jar with a lid (any size), glow inContinue reading “Fairies in a jar.”

      All it takes is a little peppermint-infused steam.  Inhaling steam opens sinus blood vessels and improves the drainage in your head.  Mix 7 drops of peppermint essential oil into 4 cups of hot water.  The rest is easy:  lean over the pot with a towel over your head and breathe for 10 minutes. ThisContinue reading “Do you get headaches? Try this!”

Good morning, and welcome to my very first blog, Dated July 26, 2019.  My theme is Health for Happiness, and I plan to share many ideas with you; and hopefully, we can all regain our inner glow!  I am so excited to finally get this project up and running.    This week I share aContinue reading “Introduction”