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What Gives Us the Right to Treat Our Pets That Way?

As I’m watching The Greatest American Dog, I can’t help but wonder what gives us the right to treat our pets certain ways. It’s something I think about from time to time anyway, but more so now that I’ve been watching the challenges on the show. Abusing Their Trust? Our dogs trust us unconditionally. It’s about as close to a true unconditional love and acceptance relationship as you can get. Is it right for us to expect them to do certain things? Not only expect them to, but in some cases demand them to perform. Take the personality episode for … Continue reading →

More Ideas for Ceilings

Here is the second article in the series that is all about ceiling treatments and options. If you missed the first article, click here: Ideas for Ceilings. Is there something about your room that just doesn’t feel finished? Or maybe you want a quick update that won’t break the bank or take up a lot of your time. Why not try one of the following ideas to improve the ceiling in your room. 4. Install layered drywall If you want to add some architectural detail to an otherwise boring ceiling, consider installing a layered drywall treatment. This is an especially … Continue reading →

Viewpoint: Health Insurance Dictates Treatment Options.

I may have been an insurance agent in my past, and I might even understand all the reasons, actuary calculations, and claims adjustment issues involved from the companies point of view. But, I am also a consumer of the very products I seem to understand from the other point of view. As a consumer most often my understanding of insurance has helped me make better risk management decisions, deal with limitations of claims and all the other insurance ins and outs. There is one area however, I have faced problems and confusion over and that is when health insurance dictates … Continue reading →

Marriage and the Illness of a Spouse

In sickness and in health. You said the words, and you meant them. You have no qualms about keeping your vows, but you are distraught upon learning that your beloved husband or wife is seriously ill. You cannot fathom the possibility of losing your soul mate, your friend and lover, the person you planned to spend your golden years with. Stop and take a deep breath. While our own mortality and that of our loved ones can be a chilling issue to contemplate, and is something we all give thought when we learn of disease of illness, the condition may … Continue reading →

Chemotherapy: Side Effects

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The side effects of your chemotherapy treatments depend on the type and dose of chemotherapy you are getting, and how your body reacts. Your side effects may be severe, or they may be mild. Before you begin chemotherapy, talk to your doctor about what drugs you will be receiving and what the usual side effects are. Be sure that you understand the treatment and the possible side effects before agreeing to start chemotherapy. Most side effects will fade after chemotherapy is over — your cells will have the opportunity to grow and divide normally. Your overall health will also play … Continue reading →

What Is Chemotherapy?

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Chemotherapy is the treatment of cancer with drugs that destroy cancer cells. Cancer allows abnormal cells in the body to divide and multiply uncontrollably; chemotherapy destroys cancer cells. Unfortunately, chemotherapy can also harm healthy cells — this is what causes side effects. Chemotherapy, also known as anticancer drugs, is often used in combination with other treatments like surgery, radiation therapy, and/or biological therapy. In combination, chemotherapy can help shrink a tumor before surgery or destroy cancer cells remaining after surgery or radiation therapy. If your doctor recommends chemotherapy, there are a few things to discuss beforehand: Why do I need … Continue reading →

What is the best treatment for depression?

The answer to this question is the same as the answer to “How long is a piece of string?” The short answer is that there is no simple answer. Every person who suffers from depression is different, and the depression they experience is due to different causes. Therefore there is no single, generic answer to this question. The first aspect of depression to consider when advocating treatment is the severity of the depression. Where depression is mild, the use of antidepressants is best avoided. Seeking the root cause of the depression and making appropriate life changes is more useful in … Continue reading →

Making a Hospital Stay Easier for Your Child

When a child must stay at the hospital, it usually means surgery or a host of difficult treatments. It also means time away from the familiar comforts of home. This can be a terrifying reality for your child. Here are some ways you can make a hospital visit easier for him or her: Talk openly about what is going to happen. If your child is able to speak and comprehend the procedure, be willing to answer her questions and don’t be secretive. A child can usually sense when something is being hidden from her, which will cause even more confusion … Continue reading →

Caring for Your Home after Head Lice Infestation

No! Not head lice! It’s every parent’s nightmare. Your child comes home from school with a note, and he or she will not be admitted to class until every trace of lice is gone. Now, you not only have to treat your child for head lice, you also have to treat your entire home! Start by treating your child’s hair and scalp. You can use the tips offered in “The Dreaded Dilemma of Head Lice” article in the Health Blog. Check your other children, and all other family members carefully for lice and nits. While your child’s hair is soaking … Continue reading →

Do it Yourself Look of Leather

Have you ever tried a faux technique that creates the look of leather? Here is a really simple, affordable technique that you can utilize, with things your probably already have around the house. You will need brown paper bags, school glue, water, and a paintbrush. You will of course need something to apply the technique to as well. Try a lampshade, a trashcan, or apply it to a plastic tumbler or a clean, empty can to make a great faux leather penholder. You can cut the paper into strips or squares, but this technique looks best if you rip the … Continue reading →