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Benefits of Paraffin Wax Treatment on the Hands

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Hands are amazing tools for us to use, but when they hurt, we're miserable! Do you ever get achy tired hands? Most people are using computers and phones frequently, which is adding to the problem of over-use syndrome. As we tap away on our keyboards and texting, our small muscles and joints in the fingers, wrists and forearms start to become grumpy.  Just being alive for more than 40 years, can come with it's own set of issues regarding over use.  Without specific therapeutic exercises and stretches done on a regular basis, this achy tired feeling can become a painful sensation that doesn't seem to want to go away.  If this is happening to you, consider a "hot bath" of sorts for your hands to soak in. I can remember in my teen years back in the 1980's an elderly lady that I knew who loved to regularly play the piano at her church. One day I was at her home and saw her dipping her hand into a container of  liquid and pulling her hand out covered in a f...

HEALTHY FOOD OF THE WEEK ---

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THIS WEEK'S HEALTHY FOOD IS... POMEGRANATES Pomegranates   Pomegranates are a symbol of hope & abundance in many cultures. Pomegranate translates to "seeded apple." They are in season during early winter. Pomegranates are one of the world's most popular fruits.   BENEFITS: add valuable nutrition, including ANTIOXIDANTS may have anti-cancer properties may reduce arthritis symptoms & support joint health heart healthy possible natural treatment for erectile dysfunction excellent source of Vitamin C high levels of Potassium & Fiber may help lower cholesterol may prevent & slow Alzheimer's disease HOW TO DE-SEED A POMEGRANATE (It's easier than you think)  Cut off the crown, then cut the pomegranate into sections (see photo) Place the sections in a bowl of water, then roll out the arils (seeds and their bright red cover) with your fingers.  Throw away everything else. Strain ou...