Vascular Dementia is a general term describing problems with reasoning, planning, judgment, memory and other thought processes caused by brain damage from impaired blood flow to your brain.
Over a year and a half ago I started caring for my Mother after two hip surgeries, later,diagnosed with Vascular Dementia. The early warning signs were there, but we just thought it came with aging.
Growing up with a Bi-polar Mother was very difficult. The good times were great and the bad times were horrible. Someone with bi-polar can be unpredictable, self centered and always blames others.
After having my last child and finding I also had a Hypo-Thyroid condition, I could not lose weight. I finally found the answer using Low Carb, Low Sugar, no Wheat and no Processed foods.
Since I have had time off from work lately, I have had more time to practice preparing more Peruvian food for my family. Causa de Atun is served cold and ,very delicious. I hope you enjoy adding your own favorite additions and experimenting with this recipe.
Her hand twisted hard around her glass any harder and she felt as though she could have crushed it into tiny shards. Was she really seeing what she thought she was seeing? Or had her insecure heart quadrupled the impact of a completely innocent...
With the economy in the shape it's in today, more people are finding themselves out of work for the first time in 10, 20 or even 30 or more years. Increased lay-offs, businesses closing down and lack of jobs is not going to go away anytime soon,...
Then , I wondered what other uses my soap could provide for me. That brings here to this article on the other uses for soap besides showering, bathing & washing hands!
My story started after the c-section birth of my fifth child. My scar burst open and started oozing all types of nasty pus and infection. I immediately called my doctor and was told to clean it everyday with peroxide and a clean bandage. I was also...
The Institute of Medicene recommends: For Men: 3 liters or 13 cups a day For Women: 2.2 liters or 9 cups a day For Pregnant Women: 2.4 liters or 10 cups a day For Breast Feeding Women: 3.0 liters or 12.5 cups a day Exercise: an extra 1 to 2 cups Enviorment: Hot /Humid weather or Heated air,...
Humor, 5 bite diet, right?
Cradle Cap help
This is the story of my best friend from my childhood. My best friend was a crow. He found me, followed me, then became my best friend. He stayed with me even though he had the freedom to go.
It's that time of year again, you cannot miss it no matter how hard you try! They are every where you go, the grocery store , the pharmacy, the dollar stores & my mailbox..hearts, love, candy......no one is left out! Every year after year, I see...
There are two easy desserts that my husband will make from time to time and they are "Arroz con Leche"( Rice with Milk) and Leche Asada ( Baked Milk or custard). Both are very good and sweet and pretty inexpensive to make.
I never realized the importance of these statistics until 2 years ago. I read a story about a veterinarian that went back to school to learn about embalming. When questioned about why, after several years of school and an established career as a Vet, did she decide to study to become an embalmer,...
As I'm chewing this piece of gum, I find it very interesting at what this gooey, chewy, flexible, tasty substance can do for me! It comes in all sizes , shapes, flavors, colors and brands and surprisingly enough it can be good for me! Most of us...
When I was younger I hated change, I hated people moving or myself moving away or new jobs or new school years. I often wondered why things had to change. Now I embrace change for the most part. Change, it what makes us value the things in our past-...
This is part 2 of an article on Peruvian Recipes. My husband is from Lima, Peru and Papas a la Huancaina ( Peruvian Potato Salad) & Papa Rellena( stuffed potato) are two of the delicious dishes that he cooks for me as well as teaches me to make. I...
I was first made aware of R.S.V. at my children's Daycare. As I was dropping them off one day, I notice a sign that read, "There has been a case of R.S.V. in the 2 year old's room, if your child has the symptoms, please don't bring them to daycare...
What I didn't know about taking prescription Adderall
Peruvian Recipes from my Peruvian husband like Lomo, Arroz con pollo and ceviche
I must start by saying , and this should go without saying, breastmilk is always the best for your newborn. That being said, some of us are sometimes left feeling inadequate because we can't breastfeed our babies for one reason or another. So, we must resort to the use of formulas to provide the...
Get help with breaking the thumbsucking habit
I am always looking for a deal. With five children, it's not a choice or an option but completely mandatory. The best deals are the free ones! I don't care if it's a one time use of a shampoo product, every little bit counts. I can't afford a lot...
Tubal Ligation , research and ask questions.
When my goldfish got swimbladder, I couldn't help to feel bad for her and her companion.
Recently I revisited my memories of my past failed relationships. Some fondly, some , eh, not so much. As my oldest daughter is just starting to engage in those serious relationships, you know, the ones that last longer than 2 weeks, she is starting...
As I laid in the operating room about to have my c-section, fighting anxiety and panic from the worry of "What if this is then end?", my mind goes over my life very quickly and what I have done and what I haven't done yet. It's funny to look back...