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When Your Ring No Longer Fits

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It happened very quickly. I woke up one morning and my hands felt slightly stiff. As I curled my fingers and tried to make a fist I realized they felt… fat. I managed to turn on the light, only to see what looked like someone else’s hand, with fingers that could only be described as marshmallows. Ah, pregnancy induced edema: it’s not just “cankles” you have to worry about. The part that bothered me the most was the fact that my wedding ring no longer fit. I don’t wear a lot of rings, but my wedding ring is very special … Continue reading →

Aromatherapy for Pain Management

Say it with me: pain is good. Not necessarily because you like it, but because it is your body’s way of telling you that something is wrong. Things that don’t hurt physically aren’t always as likely to get your attention, right? I’m guilty of that one too. I know something is not quite right, but until it starts to hurt, I can ignore it. But just because pain is helpful doesn’t mean you have to suffer. Aromatherapy can help manage pain in several different ways. Picking the right essential oils for your muscle rub, massage oil, or lotion can help … Continue reading →