Aging Gracefully and with Great Health

Aging Gracefully and with Great Health

  • Don't Let Setting Up and Decorating a Christmas Tree Be a Pain in Your Back

    Christmas is a time for family and fun. So don't dampen your holiday activities by hurting your back or neck while setting up and decorating the family Christmas tree. If your spine or neck get out of alignment following certain activities, your chiropractor may suggest practicing common sense when setting up the Christmas tree to avoid injury or a sore back or neck afterward. Be prepared. Know where you are going to put the Christmas tree before you head out to the Christmas tree farm or lot.

  • Why Steroid Nasal Sprays Are The Best Choice For Colds

    There's nothing quite like the misery of severe congestion that a bad cold can bring. There are plenty of suggested ways to ease congestion, like pills and warm compresses on the face, but their benefits are moderate, at best. Thankfully, one option that provides immediate major relief is available at most drug stores and no longer requires a prescription. Read on to learn how steroid nasal sprays can help drastically reduce your congestion and even help to keep you from getting sicker.

  • Can't Smoke Your Medical Marijuana? Options For The Non-Smoker

    Medical and medicinal marijuana is often sold in very small batches so that the person using it does not get arrested "for carrying." Even with a drug card for medicinal marijuana, restrictions have to be followed, and that includes how the marijuana is ingested. If you are a non-smoker, then you may have a very big conundrum because most medicinal forms of this drug have to be smoked. However, there are a few options available to you that can help you get the medicine you need without becoming a smoker.

  • 3 Infections That Can Lead To Temporary Blurred Vision

    Blurred vision is typically resolved with corrective lenses, but there are certain things that can cause a transient decline in visual acuity. Certain medications such as aspirin, antihistamines, and beta blockers can cause a temporary decline in vision, as can certain medical disorders and infections. Here are three bacterial and viral infections that may heighten your risk for vision problems and what you can do about them: Sinus Infection Bacterial, viral, and fungal sinus infections can cause a temporary decline in vision.

  • Aging-In-Place? 3 Reasons You Need A Walk-In Tub

    It can be difficult to decide where you want to live once you reach retirement age, especially if you've started experiencing problems with mobility. If you've decided to age-in-place, it might be time to start making some adjustments to your home. There are certain areas of your home that should be altered to accommodate your changing mobility. Your bathroom is one area of the home that you should pay close attention to, particularly the bathtub.

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Aging Gracefully and with Great Health

While it's true that aging and illness used to go in hand, today's medical advancements now mean we don't have to settle for that eventuality anymore. I'm already considering the aging process although I'm still middle aged because I intend to enjoy my later years with the best health possible. Living well and aging gracefully aren't just about maintaining your appearance, but also feeling as good as you can as you get older. I'm sharing what I discover in my personal quest with everyone here on this convenient website so we can all join together to cross into the golden years with our health intact.

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