Most of us don't know what germs we inhale during our average day, but sometimes we do know when we've been exposed. If you braved the rain to take your Aunt Tildy her birthday gift, only to find she has "the worst case of 'flu since 1957," there's some hope for you.
Sure, you know to wash your hands upon arriving home, but what else can you do? Plenty--try this little known preventative and reduce your risk of infection by at least 50%.
Take hairdryer in hand, set the heat to warm, and breath in. That's it, but be sure to do it for 15 to 20 minutes. The warm air isn't hot enough to damage lung tissue, but it will dissipate the cold and flu viruses.
Nurse Nan
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Stuffy Nose?
It's cold, it's hot, it's cold again. Can you blame your nose for feeling like a cotton warehouse? To top it all off, you had to work over and your feet hurt? Don't worry, one treatment fits both ailments.
Prepare a steaming foot bath. If you haven't yet seen those tubs called "Flatbacks," you've been missing out; they fit snug to your chair so you can sit back and relax while you soak your feet. Now get a large bath towel and some eucalyptus oil (available at pharmacies, health food stores, and even dollar stores). You're ready for a wonderful experience.
Place a few drops of the eucalyptus oil in the steaming water, insert feet, place towel over head and breath in. Warning, a few breaths of this wonderful concoction will more than clear your stuffy nose. Now you're ready to sit back and watch CSI or the ballgame while the foot bath completes your renovation.
Take care in the cold and remember to bring your pets in.
Nurse Nan
Prepare a steaming foot bath. If you haven't yet seen those tubs called "Flatbacks," you've been missing out; they fit snug to your chair so you can sit back and relax while you soak your feet. Now get a large bath towel and some eucalyptus oil (available at pharmacies, health food stores, and even dollar stores). You're ready for a wonderful experience.
Place a few drops of the eucalyptus oil in the steaming water, insert feet, place towel over head and breath in. Warning, a few breaths of this wonderful concoction will more than clear your stuffy nose. Now you're ready to sit back and watch CSI or the ballgame while the foot bath completes your renovation.
Take care in the cold and remember to bring your pets in.
Nurse Nan
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Luggage Under the Eyes?
Did you wake up this morning (or afternoon), look in the mirror, and see a matched set of bags under your eyes to remind you of last night? If so, there are some things you can do to at least lessen the appearance of that luggage.
For starters, sleep with two pillows--it will decrease swelling in the face as well as help the sinuses. Remember using Preparation H for burns? A little under each eye at night will shrink those bags; just remember to place a soft towel on your pillow to protect it from greasy residue.
Once you're awake, head for the kitchen for more help. Holding an ice cube under each eye will also reduce bags. If all else fails and you have the time, there's more help in the fridge. Break an egg, separate the white, and spread a little under each eye. This simple mask may be used on the entire face if desired. Just remember to protect the eyes themselves. Allow the mask to dry, wash off, and moisturize.
Now, you're ready to face 2009. All the best to everyone!
Nurse Nan
For starters, sleep with two pillows--it will decrease swelling in the face as well as help the sinuses. Remember using Preparation H for burns? A little under each eye at night will shrink those bags; just remember to place a soft towel on your pillow to protect it from greasy residue.
Once you're awake, head for the kitchen for more help. Holding an ice cube under each eye will also reduce bags. If all else fails and you have the time, there's more help in the fridge. Break an egg, separate the white, and spread a little under each eye. This simple mask may be used on the entire face if desired. Just remember to protect the eyes themselves. Allow the mask to dry, wash off, and moisturize.
Now, you're ready to face 2009. All the best to everyone!
Nurse Nan
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