Wheezing? Perhaps you need some time in the sun

Image courtesy of Olivia Jester

It's been a hot lately here in southwestern Pennsylvania. Really hot. For people like me, uncomfortably hot. I just don't like heat. But at least there's been plenty of sunshine. I try to get out into the sun for at least a little while every day. And I don't slather on sunscreen when I do. Why? Because there are too many health benefits that could be missed if I deprived my skin of absorbing some natural sunlight. It's all about the vitamin D. **Many studies suggest that sunscreen has no affect on the body's ability to absorb vitamin D, however.

While I take 1000 mg of vitamin D daily, I still like to get the added benefit derived from the sun. for years, I suffered from asthma, bronchitis, and bouts with pneumonia. That all stopped for the most part after I discovered Liquid Silver from a company called Innerlight. The colloidal silver was combined with gold, copper, and titanium and it really helped improve my health. After the company closed, I've been floundering to try to find a suitable replacement; so far, to no avail. 

However, the asthma is sporadic. There are a few things I can point to as to the reason why I no longer suffer the way I used to. When I developed asthma in my late 20s, my husband was working at a chemical plant and bringing home the residue on his clothing. I was cleaning with bleach and other chemicals. I was using fabric softener. It's amazing I could breathe at all! After he died, I continued to use the toxic chemicals for laundry and cleaning (I was sooo stupid!) and I was wheezing my way through my days. There were some close calls and some hospitalizations. That's all part of the past now. Thank God.

But what could be the reason for the improvement in my breathing, other than the elimination of most chemicals from my home? It just might be my daily dose of vitamin D. Apparently, a deficiency of this essential vitamin can cause a whole slew of respiratory problems, including asthma, COPD, and upper respiratory infections. The Institute of Medicine recommends 200 IU per day for healthy adults under the age of 50 and 400 IU for older adults (up to age 70). The elderly should up their intake to 600 IU, although Scientific American recommends 800 IU for this demographic.

Wondering if you could be a bit deficient in vitamin D? Ask your doctor. They can order a blood test and let you know for sure.

Heading out into the sun for a bit. 

Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional. These are my opinions based on my own personal experience and on studies I've read.

#goodnessrules #kindnesswins

Mornings draw me outside with coffee and sleep-groggy thoughts. Birdsongs and squirrel chatter comfort me. I turn off the fountain and feed the pond fish, eager for their morning meal. They accept me with mushy hair and a naked face – something I hope my neighbors don’t see. As I settle onto my brightly colored settee, Theo, my one-eared, half-blind cat jumps up beside me. I move my book out of his way as he head thumps me. His purr reverberates against the other outside sounds. So far, this morning, there are no barking dogs, roofing nails being pounded in, or the assault of motorized lawn equipment. It is a peaceful morning. Still, I can’t quite shake a depression that has wrapped its spindly fingers around my heart. 

My morning spot

 

Lately, my blood pressure has been way too high. I need these moments of peace to calm my inner turmoil. This has been a truly terrible year and my heart/soul/mind is not dealing well with it. Too many people I’ve known have died. There are too many widows/widowers who need comfort, yet I find myself retreating, unable to reach out. It’s not that I don’t care. I do. It’s just that I’m empty and can’t seem to muster much to give.

This week, there was more bad news. A neighbor’s sister has cancer. A woman my husband helps fell and broke her hip. I’m afraid to call for an update on an uncle who’s not doing well. I don’t want to process any more bad news.

Then there’s the political upheaval (let’s not even go there) and the pressing news stories that one can’t/shouldn’t avoid. Ignorance doesn’t help. But knowledge bears little benefit. Yes, I care about black lives. And blue lives. And unborn lives, for that matter. But the news reports don’t change the way I treat people. I try to be kind; sometimes more to strangers than to those closest to me. 

A couple of weeks ago, I was out to breakfast with one of my daughters. She ended up anonymously paying for a police officer’s meal. In light of all the reports of bad behavior from the police, I questioned her on it. Her reply? “Maybe it will make him deal with someone more kindly today.” My eyes tear up just thinking about it. 

#goodnessrules #kindnesswins

I’m trying to use Facebook as a means to spread kindness and goodness. I realize that FB is adding to my depression lately simply because people are being so darned mean to each other. The hatefulness expressed there (mostly because of differing political views) is dark and ugly. So, to counteract it, I’m trying my best to shed light. 

Won’t you join me? Maybe we could start a movement to turn social media into a life-affirming vehicle where it’s clear that, while violence against anyone is not acceptable and not to be ignored, life is still to be celebrated. Your life. My life. Your neighbor’s life. The lives of those who have a different color skin or who wear a uniform or whose faith is different than ours. 

But take it beyond social media. Be kind . . . to that bejeweled woman in the checkout line buying her food with food stamps while using cash for cigarettes . . . to that impatient business man in line at the bank . . . to that mom with the noisy kids at the next booth in the restaurant . . . Be kind. Be kind. For I truly believe kindness is the only way we’re going to turn things around in these dismal days of discord and dissension. 

#goodnessrules #kindnesswins

Let’s do it, folks. Let’s create more smiles than sneers.

I love you all,

Hana

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When it comes to parties, you won't see us using disposable anything. We have plenty of metal plates and bowls for outside use (we even take them with us to picnics -- I know, we're weirdos), lots of non-plastic flatware, and plenty of glasses for water, tea, and wine. But now, we have something better than our old breakable wine glasses that are always at risk for shattering out on the brick patio. We have TaZa unbreakable 16 oz. wine glasses. Check these out:

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**I discovered that the drinkware comes out of my dishwasher with a smeared, cloudy look. But that was easily resolved by rinsing them in vinegar (of course!). Now I simply wash them by hand and they look good as new each and every time I use them. And my experience is bond to be different than yours. It might be the eco-friendly dishwashing detergent I use. Or it might be my dishwasher.

After the company sent me a couple of sets to review, I decided to use the TaZa drinkware for cocktails at a recent patio party. The ladies loved them!

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The delicate balance of kids and technology

Today, I'm thrilled to once again feature guest blogger, Lisa Lawmaster Hess.

As an avid consumer of technology and the parent of an eighteen-year-old, I can hardly remember a time when technology wasn't ubiquitous in our house. In fact, we’re so used to wireless everything that when we went to the beach a few summers ago and ended up in a condo without wireless access, we resolved never to rent that unit again. Since my husband's idea of relaxation in the evening is to watch movies, it wasn't a vacation for him without his favorite way to wind down.

But he’s an adult, capable of making both tech-centric and tech-free choices. What about our kids? When do we give them access to technology? And what technology do we give them access to?

As babies, our kids need hands-on toys -- and not hands-on in the sense of pushing a button to watch something light up on a screen. Exploring the real world and interacting with real people is an essential part of their development. Human interaction teaches infants and toddlers not just the building blocks of language, but also the nuances of communication.

Then, as toddlers, kids need to move around -- it's how they become steady on their feet, how they learn depth perception, how they develop their ability to navigate the world around them. They aren't meant to spend hours strapped into shopping carts playing with car keys and iPhones. While a little of this may be necessary so Mom doesn't lose her mind in the grocery store, a steady diet of it isn’t in the best interest of their development. Johnny may cry when Mommy takes her cell phone back and puts it in her purse, but if Mommy interacts with him, those tears will dry quickly.

Somewhere between infancy and middle school, however, things get more complicated. The line begins to blur as devices and apps become an integral part of kids' social communication and their education as well. At school, they're exposed to devices on a regular basis; tablets and iPads may even be standard issue. While this is becoming more and more commonplace, it’s not universally seen as an advantage; in some districts, parents have complained that kids are required to spend too much time on these devices.

Are they right? Or are they stunting their children's educational development?

I believe they're right. While I don't think schools should be tech free, I'm a proponent of everything -- including technology -- in moderation. Devices are tools and, as such, should operate in our service, not vice versa. When we become too dependent on technology, we lose something in the process. There's research to support the idea that when we take notes by hand, for example, we process more, we remember more, and we learn more. Just like those babies in front of the television, kids (and adults) in front of any screen become passive absorbers of information, rather than active interpreters of the world around them.

So, what technology do we give our kids, and when? As with so much else, it depends on the child and the family, but seeking balance is key. Our eyes, our brains and our bodies need a balance between electronics and the real world. A cell phone for emergencies? Great. A cell phone as a substitute for actual social interaction? Not so great. A laptop for school project? Fantastic. A laptop as an entertainment center that allows a child to stream endless hours of YouTube instead of spending time with friends and family? Not so fantastic.

Like my husband, my daughter unwinds by watching videos. Many of hers are on YouTube, which she now watches alone in her bedroom. But she's eighteen, and this chosen method of relaxation is counterbalanced by time at school, at work, and with friends and family. Dinners at our house are device-free, and if devices are part of her time with friends, they're used collectively, rather than individually -- all of them watching -- and discussing -- the same show or video. Commenting. Chatting. Laughing. 

Interacting.

And therein lies the key. Are our kids interacting with devices, or are they interacting with people?

And if it’s always the former, how will they learn the latter?

***

Lisa Lawmaster Hess is a retired school counselor and adjunct professor of psychology at York College of Pennsylvania. She is the author of Casting the First Stone, Chasing a Second Chance, Diverse Divorce, and Acting Assertively. She has published numerous columns and articles and blogs at The Porch Swing Chronicles.

Dr. Oz has me fuming... again!

I rarely watch Dr. Oz on TV. But it happened to come on yesterday and naturally the talk of apple cider vinegar piqued my interest. Seriously, Dr. Oz. Didn't anyone correct you the last time you touted the health benefits of ACV while using filtered apple cider vinegar?? I tried to tell you. But no, you didn't listen and now you're at it again.

The show focused on 101 uses for ACV. Great. Except it wasn't. First of all, I went on the website to read these 101 tips (they only had time for a few on the show) and discovered at least one duplicate. They have ACV listed as a fabric softener in tips #25 and #30. Doesn't anyone proof the website or check facts? I'm shaking my head here.

Second, I searched for the tips involving taking ACV internally to make sure they promoted the use of raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar. Nope. They did not. So all these people who are going to follow his advice and down filtered ACV are not going to experience the health benefits that only come from using vinegar with the mother (you know, that slimy stuff in the bottom of unfiltered ACV). What a joke. Plus, I noticed a tip for whitening teeth by rubbing apple cider vinegar on them. Ummm... no. That's a quick way to destroy your enamel. Shaking my head some more.

There was one more thing that really irked me. You can use distilled white vinegar in place of more expensive apple cider vinegar for most of the tips! Like fabric softener, for instance. I keep wishing I could place my faith in the good doctor, but once again, he proved to me it wouldn't be a good idea to do so. 

Dr. Oz, I think you need a staff who really takes their fact checking seriously. Until that happens, you'll continue to look like a fool. A rich fool, but a fool nonetheless.

Want some real apple cider vinegar tips? Check out my book, VINEGAR FRIDAYS on sale for only $6.99!

Greater Philly Christian Writers Conference

I will be in Langhorne, Pennsylvania from August 3-6 as a member of the faculty for the Greater Philadelphia Christian Writers Conference which is held on the campus of Cairn University. Wouldn't it be lovely if some of you from the Green Grandma community would join me there? 

This conference is packed full of workshops and keynotes. I've never served on such a large faculty before. I'll be joining some of the following: Amy Deardon, Bob Hostetler, Susan King, Dr. Ted Baehr, Rachel Hauck, and over 40 others who all will be offering excellent workshops to help writers hone their craft.

I'll be leading one of my favorite workshops -- Fictional Characters Anonymous, which is basically a group therapy session for fictional characters. It's always enlightening... and so much fun!

For me, however, the highlight of the conference will be Wednesday night's concert by my friend, Marty Goetz. A Messianic Jew, Marty has been described as a modern day psalmist. His music draws you into worship in a way unlike any other.

Click here for more information about the conference and to register. Like I said, I'd love to see you there.

And if you can't make it (or if you can), you can at least enjoy listening to Marty for a bit.

Kissing California wine goodbye

Image courtesy of George Hodan

I'm frustrated and a bit pissed off, actually (please excuse the language). My writing friends and I frequent a nearby restaurant where the only wines they serve come from California. Well, we're trying a different place tonight. A place that serves Australian wine (which is guaranteed to be non-GMO). 

Why the change? Recent testing by the national GMO awareness group, Moms Against Monsanto, revealed some disturbing findings. They found that 100% -- one hundred percent -- of wines from California contained trace amounts of glyphosate. You know what glyphosate is, right? It's that nasty toxic substance in Monsanto's RoundUp and 700 other herbicides. Just what I want with my dinner -- a side of RoundUp!

Glyphosate has been in the news a lot lately... and none of it is good. Just this week, the green slime started washing up on the shores of Lake Erie. Nasty.

I've had it. I'm so over Monsanto and its destruction and greed. But what can I do? Other than avoid their products and spread the word, there's not much I can do when battling this monster. Our politicians are in bed with them, with one in particular who is running for president. 

But back to the wine -- even the organic wines from California are contaminated, although at a 28 times lower rate than the conventional wines. Apparently, the highest level of glyphosate was in a 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon. The brand was not specified in the article I read, but it did mention the fact that it was from a vineyard that was chemically-farmed. On the other hand, the lowest level detected was in a 2013 Syrah from an organic vineyard free of pesticides. According to MAM founder Zen Honeycutt, the fact that the organic wines are tainted shows the very real problem of the drift of chemical sprays from neighboring vineyards.

Glyphosate has been identified as a probable carcinogen by the World Health Organization. Concerned about breast cancer? Well, you'd be best to avoid California wines, as glyphosate is known to stimulate the growth of breast cancer cells. Yikes. Let me repeat that. Glyphosate is known to stimulate the growth of breast cancer cells. Got it? The California Dept. of Health released data indicating the cancer rates in Mendocino, Napa, and Sonoma counties are 10-20% higher than the national average. That is significant, don't you think? And what about all the pending lawsuits against Monsanto over the link between RoundUp and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma? 

And then there are the suspected miscarriages and birth defects connected to it.

Like I said, I'm pissed off. For the love of all living things, if you are using RoundUp or other herbicides (such as those used by lawn care companies like Scott's), please STOP!! Enough is enough. We're exposed to so many dangers every single day. Don't knowingly add more to the list. 

As for California wines, I guess I'm swearing off. Perhaps one now and then isn't going to do much damage. But I'm not even sure about that. 

Oh, and it really makes you wonder about the grape juice people are giving to their kids. When will it end?

I let you know how I'm feeling about it. How about you?

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From clogged sinks to toilet bowls to dishwashers to bruschetta -- how Vinegar Thursday played out

TGIVF!

Well, here it is: the first day of July (where did June go??) and the 7th Vinegar Friday of the year. I can't believe how fast these come around.

Last evening, I had a small gathering of women at my home for a party. And you know what that means -- I had to spend the day cleaning. As I was cleaning the bathroom, I discovered a rather sluggish sink drain. It's not that it was totally clogged, but it seemed to take an awfully long time for the water to go down as I was rinsing out my Norwex Envirocloth. 

In days (years) past, I would have called my husband, who was out and was planning on stopping at the hardware store, and I would have asked him to buy some Liquid Plumber or Drano or some such toxic substance. But now I know better. **That's not to say that I haven't had to resort to those products from time to time when things got really bad, however.**

First, I made sure the water was really hot. Then I dumped about a 1/4 cup of baking soda into the drain, followed by about a half cup of distilled white vinegar (DWV). I watched as the oft-used science experiment took place. Goop and brown stuff showed up in the bubbling mess. Yuck. When the reaction settled down, I ran hot water until it was clear and then wiped up the excess dirt that clung to the side of the sink. Since the drain was still a bit sluggish, I repeated the process. Two times. Finally, the water was draining freely. Vinegar to the rescue once again. 

In my book, VINEGAR FRIDAYS, I recommend using boiling water as a chaser, but I was admittedly lazy and just ran hot water instead. Perhaps if I'd done it the right way, it wouldn't have taken 3 tries, but it worked and I was happy. 

I also dumped a cup of DWV into the toilet and let it soak for awhile. Later, I swished it with the toilet brush and it was clean and disinfected.

The dishwasher was full after breakfast, so I poured a half cup of DWV in the bottom and ran it. Shiny dishes!

And, of course, what's a party at Green Grandma's house without vinegar... especially on the eve of Vinegar Friday? I made bruschetta and drizzled it with a balsamic vinegar glaze. Oh my. Here's my recipe:

• Small crusted Italian toast slices
• Diced tomatoes
• Mozzarella
• Basil
• Balsamic glaze

Since my day was already full, I admit to buying a can of organic diced tomatoes. I spread them on top of the toast. Then I sliced up some mozzarella string cheese and placed 4 slices over the tomatoes. I stepped out onto the patio, picked some organic basil leaves and, using my handy-dandy herb scissors, I cut slivers of basil and sprinkled them on top. Finally, I graced my little masterpieces with a decorative drizzling of balsamic glaze. Delicious! I could've eaten an entire meal of these. But since they were for guests, I refrained. I just wish I'd taken pictures of them!

So, all-in-all, it was pretty much a Vinegar Thursday yesterday. So tell me, how are you using vinegar today?

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Disclosure: Love, Mrs. Mommy and all participating bloggers are not held responsible for sponsors who do not fulfill their prize obligations. Love, Mrs. Mommy received free product and/or nominal compensation to facilitate reviews and/or the giveaway. This giveaway is in no way endorsed or sponsored by Facebook or any other social media site. The winner will be randomly drawn by Giveaway Tools and will be notified by email. The winner has 48 hours to reply before a new winner will be drawn. If you would like to participate in an event like this please contact LoveMrsMommy (at) gmail (dot) com.

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Disclosure: Love, Mrs. Mommy and all participating bloggers are not held responsible for sponsors who do not fulfill their prize obligations. Love, Mrs. Mommy received free product and/or nominal compensation to facilitate reviews and/or the giveaway. This giveaway is in no way endorsed or sponsored by Facebook or any other social media site. The winner will be randomly drawn by Giveaway Tools and will be notified by email. The winner has 48 hours to reply before a new winner will be drawn. If you would like to participate in an event like this please contact LoveMrsMommy (at) gmail (dot) com.