Month: December 2020

Does Garlic Cause or Treat High Blood Pressure?

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a condition that affects about one in three adults in Western countries. It often comes with no symptoms yet significantly increases a person's risk of heart disease and stroke (1Trusted Source).Blood-pressure-lowering drugs often cause a range of unpleasant side effects, which helps explain the growing interest in potentially effective natural remedies, such as garlic.This article, reprinted from Healthline, discusses whether garlic is a safe and effective way to naturally lower your blood pressure, and if so, which forms are most effective.On a personal note I have been a user of Garlic as a supplement for years. My brother did extensive research on it and found Alli-C. He had Esophogeal Cancer and while going through treatment he wanted something to help his immune system. He is six years cancer free and to this day we rarely get colds or the flu. Read more about Alli-C here.Be Well,Anisa What is garlic's effect on blood pressure? Garlic (Allium sativum) is a vegetable that has been used as a natural blood-pressure-lowering remedy since ancient times (2Trusted Source). Recent research suggests this may be for good reason, as garlic appears to be a very effective remedy against...

5 Ways To Stop Porch Pirates…

Online shopping has reached an all-time high due to the coronavirus pandemic. That means package theft is following suit.More than 5.5 million Americans have been victimized by package thefts over the past year, according to Finder, a personal finance comparison website, in a study released in November.Because of the busy online shopping month of December, that number is likely to grow by the end of the year.Porch pirates could see a prime opportunity to take advantage of the expected spike in packages left at front doors.They usually get away with it, too. Only 11 percent of victims said the culprits were caught, according to a 2019 study by C+R Research.So what can we do? Below are some prevention tips.Be Well,AnisaNever Forget With The Elephant Recorder!The high-quality pocket-sized Elephant Recorder is the best device for remembering important details. 4GB of storage lets you record up to 145 hours of audio. Devices like this sell for $75 and up, but you'll pay just $25 or less. Visit Here For All The Details Who Steals A Package? Let's look at some stats. Men are found to be more likely to be both package thieves and victims of the crime, according to the Finder...

9 Ways To Turn Trash Into Cash!

Ever since I can remember I've been a person who likes to figure out ways to earn extra money.Even when I was just 10 years old I happened upon some interesting stuff in a neighbor's trash who was moving.I quickly took a bunch of stuff and started an impromptu garage sale. I sold quite a bit of it, but got in trouble with my mom when I decided to start selling items that were in our garage!While I literally took some trash and made some cash, today we are going to look at things you might "think" is trash but you can actually earn some money from it.Be Well,AnisaAs always please reply with your thoughts and comments.Missed an issue? Visit Here 1. Sell Your Cardboard Boxes… This is very interesting and maybe something very practical if you have just moved. Boxcycle is an online marketplace where you can sell your new and used cardboard boxes. To get started create a free listing on Boxcycle. Then when someone in your area is searching for boxes, a connection is made, you confirm the availability, and schedule a pickup time. Once the buyer has picked up the boxes and verified the sale, Boxcycle...

3 Tips to Improve Your Relationship

It is the time of the year when life gets hectic and busier than normal.It is also the time when relationships can get ignored.Sometimes you don't even realize it is happening until weeks go by and you finally take a moment to really look at your partner and realize you feel disconnected from them.Even the best relationships require attention. If your relationship could use a boost, let's look at three quick things to put a little spark back into your relationship.Below is from an article in Psychology Today by Amie M. Gordon Ph.D.Be Well,Anisa 1. Express your thanks for something unexpected… We underestimate how good it makes people feel when we express gratitude, and expressing thanks to your partner can go a long way towards making you both feel good. Even thanking your partner for doing their job can have major benefits for both of you. So this month, find something your partner does that you don't usually thank them for, and express your gratitude. It might be realizing you've never thanked them for going to work every day and providing a sense of security, or maybe it's thanking them for always giving great birthday presents or for being willing...