In Part 1 of this article about choosing a natural headache remedy, instead of a dangerous drug, we discussed the dangers specific to: * Over-The-Counter Pain Relievers * Prescription Pain Relievers * Vasoconstrictors * Beta Blockers * Calcium Channel Blockers * Antidepressants Here we mention five natural remedies for headaches that CANNOT POSSIBLY HURT YOU! […]

I (think) I knew that the “teddy” bear was named after President Theodore, Teddy, Roosevelt. But I didn’t know any details until today which is National Teddy Bear day. That’s pretty silly, IMO, but still fun. Apparently, Roosevelt was on a hunting trip and came across an old bear and he refused to shoot the […]

The federal government of these United States is often referred to as, “Uncle Sam.” However, not many people know why so let me tell ‘ya.   During the War of 1812, a meat-packer from Troy, NY named Samuel Wilson supplied the U.S. Army with barrels of beef. Wilson was known around town as “Uncle Sam” […]

The thermometer says that it’s still summer, but as an AUTUMN FANATIC I am totally excited about fall. Crisp cool days and nights are so incredibly wonderful and the temps will start cooling down at night in this wonderful month of September.  So in case you hadn’t guessed, I’m really excited that Labor Day is […]

I felt like my eyes were literally going to pulsate out of my skull.  The soft glow from the streetlight outside my window was almost nonexistent, but to me, it seemed as if some sadist was shining a spotlight directly into my retinas.  And the noise!  “Who keeps pounding on my window with a hammer?” […]

If you are thrilled by the spectacular beauty and pure awesomeness (is there such a word? :-) of meteor showers, then check our your skies from August 11-13 for the best show of the year. It's called the Perseids and it's a meteor that is exceptionally bright in August because it meanders through a lot […]

High blood pressure is really nasty. I should know because I had this problem when my Graves disease was rampaging through my body. So here are two inexpensive natural remedies that just might be a treatment for high blood pressure. Maybe. They're certainly worth a try because, after all, if we can eat/drink yummy stuff […]

Every summer there are multiple stories of kids and pets suffering from heat stroke because they are left in cars. Did you know that heat stroke can happen when it's only 57 degrees outside? I was shocked by this and didn't know it until I started doing research on a totally avoidable tragedy.  How To […]

Every baby's mom strolls out of the house with 1,273 pounds of 'stuff'. So if she has to carry a squirming baby, too, she just might … well, let's not think about that. So the proper stroller is an absolute N-E-C-E-S-S-I-T-Y! Read on to find our nine must-have criteria for safety for baby and a […]

If you live in the United States, have a  very happy and safe 4th of July.