Author Archives: Linda

1.        See your primary care physician once a year. Watch blood pressure and cholesterol levels, 2.        Be active. 150 minutes/ 2.5 hours a week.  Walking is a great way to get back to nature and fill this requirement.  If you belong to a local gym, take advantage of their scheduled physical fitness classes.  Those classesContinue reading “Several steps to keep your heart healthy”

A good idea for cleaning your keyboard is to use an old, but clean make up brush. The fine hairs get into those hard to reach spots. 

Try soaking your jewelry in a mixture of 5 oz seltzer mixed with a few drops of dish detergent. Let the jewelry sit for 5-10 minutes.  Remove from the solution, rinse with warm water and gently dry with a soft clean cloth. This mixture loosens and removes grime.  Your baubles will shine!  Woman’s World, 2016.

Mix 2 tsp of thyme leaves with 1 cup of boiling water.  Steep for 10 minutes. Strain, stir in a little honey and sip.  Honey soothes a sore throat. This should do the trick, and it so healthy and costs only pennies!  Woman’s World, 2017

A British study showed that sleeping in a lavender scented room not only helped people sleep better, but it also made them feel more energized the next day. Here is the recipe:  1 cup distilled water,1 tsp witch hazel, and 10 drops lavender essential oil. Mix and pour into a small spritz bottle. Then lightlyContinue reading “Maximize your beauty sleep! Woman’s World, 4/18/16”