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Colon surgery and Colectomy information

  Here is important information from Cleveland Clinic: Adjusting to Life With an Ostomy Bag: What To Expect It can be hard to get used to the bags, but the freedom they provide is worth the challenge https://health.clevelandclinic.org/if-you-have-a-colostomy-bag-embrace-the-freedom-it-offers  If you have a colostomy bag, embrace the freedom it offers Managing a Colostomy After Colon Surgery: My Experience Alobeda Updated: Apr 22, 2023 10:11 AM EDT Managing After Colon Surgery After colon surgery, the thought of having to wear a colostomy bag is one of the most distressing (to say the least) thoughts you'll ever have. It will be a combination of 'chaos and grief' in your mind. Questions, jumbled thoughts, and a deep concern all rolled into one. Other Supplies You Will Need Include Cleaners Deodorants Bonding adhesives Adhesive removers Odor removers Skin barriers Changing a Colostomy Bag You will almost gag the first week or so that you start to change your ostomy bag by you...
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Say These Words to a Narcissist - They’ll Never Disrespect You Again | D...

Take away from this video: Your empathy for a narcissist is an unlocked door Walk out of the door and put boundaries. You have declared your independence from them. "I have my own sense of compass"

Various information about THRUSH

 My research for someone who has issues with thrush: Compiling here the information, to help others. If you had this condition, you are welcome to respond how you were able to get rid of it. The search results on Pinterest   Few notes from above results: 15 Effective Home Remedies For Oral Thrush Clear out this infection from your mouth with apple cider vinegar, coconut oil, or essential oils. Oral thrush is a fungal infection that affects people of all ages. However, you can minimize it with a few home remedies for oral thrush. The condition mostly occurs due to a pH imbalance in your mouth and poor oral health. However, oral thrush may also indicate an underlying medical condition. It is often treated with medications, but some home remedies can help manage the symptoms. This article lists the best home remedies for oral thrush, its causes, and prevention tips. Take a look. 1. Apple cider vinegar is known to have antifungal properties.  Consuming it daily can help comba...

Information about liver health

I just stumbled upon this great information about having and maintaining a healthy liver:  Poor dietary choices and unhealthy lifestyles can strain the liver, potentially leading to various health issues. The liver is the only organ in your body that cleanses itself. Whatever we eat or drink is detoxify by our liver therefore it is important to maintain a balanced, liver-friendly diet to keep your liver fit. Here are some fruits that helps to cleanse your liver naturally –  1) Berries-: Fruits that are high in antioxidants have been proven to aid in liver health. Strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries are laden with antioxidants, which actively contribute to supporting liver health.   2) Grapefruit-: Grapefruit is high in vitamin C and supports liver detoxification , Grapefruit can activate the chemicals responsible for breaking down your fatty acid. This may help to prevent fatty liver disease.  3) Apples-: Apples are high in pectin, a substance which ...

The various stages of aging

 This page will get updated often as new information is found. updated information June 11, 2024: How do you describe being older in age? How do you see life when you're in your 60s, 70s, 80s, and older? What's different? What's the same? What's good? What's bad? Hello! I am here to answer your question. I am 102 years old, I was born in 1919. In My 60s: I retired at 61 after 37 years as a firefighter in lansing michigan. I biked a 5k every week until I was 68 with an injury. In my 70s: I lost my son at 74 from pancreatic cancer, it hurt me really bad. I started to lose my vision, so I got glasses at 78. Still biking weekly but only a 3k. In my 80s: My wife fell and we almost lost her so that was stressful. I started to have trouble hearing, but only minor damage. I started to get more invested in reading books and slowing down. I was only biking 5 miles a week now because I started to have joint pain. In my 90s: My 90s were my favorite decade. I am very fortunate t...