Once or twice a year I am hit with an allergen in the environment that really affects my EYES. I usually take medication, but often STILL have irritation and swollen/red eyes. The eye area is extremely sensitive, so it is difficult to really treat irritation here. But over the years, I have developed a few ...
There’s many thoughts and misconceptions on the purebred dog vs mutt debate. From experience I’ve seen dogs don’t always follow the rules of the printed word – just because something is in print doesn’t mean it applies to every dog. However, much can apply to many. Some see purebreds as a “status symbol” and degrade ...
Francis Marion’s men often out numbered and ill equipped, would fight from behind trees and bushes. They would hit quickly and run to live and fight another day. Knowing that his troops were over matched in many cases, Marion would employ guerrilla tactics to attack the British Regulars. He was born in Georgetown, South Carolina ...
Tannins are a broad class of compounds that are found in many of the foods and drinks that we consume, including chocolate (the cocoa in it), red wine, grapes, cranberries, even coffee (both regular and decaffeinated), and, most especially, tea. Tannins have such extraordinary qualities that are often misunderstood or ignored. Even the term ‘tannins’ ...
For a total of 15 hours and 15 minutes, 32 NFL teams spent the last two days selecting new players to join their organizations. It all began on Saturday with the expected pick of Georgia QB, Matthew Stafford, and came to a close on Sunday evening with the selection of Mr. Irrelevant, South Carolina kicker, ...
Rare and fatal lung disease Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM), predominantly affects women of all races (This lung disease rarely effects men) and of childbearing age (LAM has been reported in patients aged 12 to 70 years old), first described in medical literature by Von Stosesel in 1937. The disease characterterized by an unusual type of muscle cells ...
Working at a funeral home for several years has given me some insight into how some people are at a loss when it comes to funeral etiquette. What do they do, what do they say, can they show up and leave before the service? The following is just strictly my opinion and not by any ...
Facial masks are a great way to condition, clean or treat the skin. With the variety of facial masks you can apply to your skin, anyone can use them for a multitude of benefits. Making your own facial masks at home are great, saving money and using natural products to enhance skin’s health. The type ...
So you’re hosting the gang for this week’s football game. Whether you’re watching your favorite college or pro team, the crowd will be hungry. Don’t stress over what to serve, read on for some hearty and delicious recipes that are sure to please your group. The big plus to these recipes is you can make ...
Keeping a home smelling fresh can be a challenge, especially for anyone who loves to cook and eat fish. A fish’s odor can vary; it has a different odor before cooking and, at times, a far stronger odor when being cooked. Even more odorous is a rotten fish smell, especially when a fish dies in ...