Author: Sondra Forsyth

New Research Reveals What’s in Tattoo Ink

Whether it’s part of someone’s cultural heritage dating back thousands of years or just the result of a fun night out with friends, there’s a growing number of people with tattoos around the globe. In the United States, as many as 3 in 10 adults have a tattoo. That’s all well and good, but I… Continue reading New Research Reveals What’s in Tattoo Ink

Boost Your Indoor Garden’s Beauty

Whether your indoor garden has outgrown its location or you are looking to expand your garden, a bit of pinching, pruning or propagating may be the answer. Grooming houseplants keeps your indoor garden looking its best and plants contained to the available space. You can use some of the trimmings to start new plants. Give… Continue reading Boost Your Indoor Garden’s Beauty

8 Running Moves to Keep Legs Loose & Responsive

Often runners feel great during a hard workout, take the next run easy, perhaps a second run easy, and then attempt another hard workout. For this second hard run, though, they feel less crisp, not as light on their feet, and the results and therefore motivation suffer. The reality of this situation is that the… Continue reading 8 Running Moves to Keep Legs Loose & Responsive

Plant Alliums This Fall to Add Variety and Beauty to Your Garden

Take your garden to new heights with alliums. This ornamental member of the onion family provides welcome color as spring bulbs fade and before summer perennials fill our gardens with colorful blooms. Most people have seen pictures of the giant allium but there are many other options of flower sizes and heights suitable for any… Continue reading Plant Alliums This Fall to Add Variety and Beauty to Your Garden

Colorful Mums for Fall Gardens and Containers

Add a burst of fresh color to the fall landscape with mums. This traditional fall flower is still a favorite of many. These fall beauties come in a wide range of colors and provide weeks of floral beauty. Mums are great in containers, the garden, and cut flower bouquets. Fall just wouldn’t be the same without… Continue reading Colorful Mums for Fall Gardens and Containers

Common Signs & Symptoms of Mycosis Fungoides

Some skin conditions are not as they appear. One of them is mycosis fungoides, a common cancer that “imitates” various skin conditions. Mycosis Fungoides (MF) is a type of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma that affects the skin. Most people catch it in the early stages. But in a small percentage of cases, the disease progresses and can… Continue reading Common Signs & Symptoms of Mycosis Fungoides

Recovering from Surgery

Each individual’s experience and reactions to surgery is different and related to a number of variables, such as the reaction and aftereffects of anesthesia, the type and location of the surgery, and the patient’s general overall physical and mental health. With that said, I offer that all surgery is trauma to the whole body and… Continue reading Recovering from Surgery

How to Teach Old Skin New Tricks

While we’re young, many of us don’t consider the consequences of not taking care of our skin. From lathering ourselves in baby oil to get the perfect tan, skipping our skincare routine for weeks in a row, and never moisturizing. We’ve all likely committed a few skincare crimes. But years later, when we start to… Continue reading How to Teach Old Skin New Tricks

Creative Ways to Enjoy Pansies This Fall

Pansies have long been a fall and winter garden favorite. These cheery flowers are sure to brighten landscapes and containers and add a smile to any occasion. Look for fun and new ways to add them to your garden and fall celebrations. You will find these cool weather favorites at your local garden center. Pansies… Continue reading Creative Ways to Enjoy Pansies This Fall

Contact Dermatitis: A Primer

Almost all of us develop a red, itchy rash at some point. But this seemingly out-of-the-blue phenomenon, known medically as contact dermatitis, can be triggered by a variety of causes and usually responds to several home measures.  Contact dermatitis is an umbrella term for rashes caused by skin exposure to anything from soaps to cosmetics… Continue reading Contact Dermatitis: A Primer

Eye Health Tips to Protect Our Vision as We Get Older

September is Healthy Aging Month, and as we think about what we can do to maintain our general health as we get older, it’s also a good time to talk about what we can do to protect our eye health.  Low vision, vision loss that can’t be corrected with eyeglasses or surgery, is a result… Continue reading Eye Health Tips to Protect Our Vision as We Get Older

Winning Perennials for Your Garden

After a busy summer of vacations, BBQ’s, and garden care, it is fun to turn our attention to planting. Fall is a great time to plant perennials and many garden centers are busy refreshing their supply of perennial plants. Consider including one or more of these winners when making your perennial plant selections this fall.… Continue reading Winning Perennials for Your Garden

5 Things to Expect After a Mastectomy

There is no way around it: Mastectomy surgery—the surgical removal of one or both breasts—is a big deal. This major procedure is performed on more than 100,000 women in the United States each year. Despite its prevalence, however, many women do not know what to expect in the days and weeks afterward. Whether performed by… Continue reading 5 Things to Expect After a Mastectomy

Have Lower-Yielding or Underperforming Annuities or CDs?

Today’s higher interest rates are great when you have new money to invest. But what can you do if your money is already tied up in lower-yielding deposit accounts—specifically, bank certificates of deposit and/or fixed-rate annuities that are still subject to early surrender penalties? It turns out you do have options, especially with annuities. While… Continue reading Have Lower-Yielding or Underperforming Annuities or CDs?

Create Works of Art with Flowers

Preserve a few memories of this summer’s garden or create gifts to share with family and friends. Pounding flowers onto fabric or paper is a fun and easy way to preserve the beauty of garden flowers. Use watercolor or other rough surface paper when pounding on paper. Purchase ready to dye (RTD) or prepared for… Continue reading Create Works of Art with Flowers

Do Your Children Have Back to School Anxiety?

Did you know that anxiety issues are the most common mental health disorders in children? There are an estimated 18 million children and teens who suffer from anxiety. The National Institute of Mental Health reports that 25 percent of teenagers have anxiety issues, and the statistics don’t consider the young people who are undiagnosed or… Continue reading Do Your Children Have Back to School Anxiety?

Harvest, Store and Preserve Herbs from the Garden

Keep enjoying your homegrown herbs all year round. Harvest throughout the growing season and include them in garden-fresh meals. Then preserve a few for the winter ahead. Snip a few leaves or leaf-covered stems as needed. For the same intensity of flavor, you generally need two to three times more fresh herbs than dried except for… Continue reading Harvest, Store and Preserve Herbs from the Garden