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VIVE Health Review and Giveaway -- Ends 9/23/2016

I haven't posted here in a while -- I injured myself badly about a month ago.  Just moments after leaving my doctor's office, I took a few steps out of his door... and heard a POP! and felt a horrifying crunch as my knee gave way.

I ripped my MCL (Medial Collateral Ligament).  I've never felt anything like it in my life.  Giving birth didn't hurt that much.

I wore a 'soft' knee brace for a few days but it didn't help much.  However, after speaking with the folks at VIVE Health, they very generously sent my their knee brace.  What a difference!

The Vive Universal Knee Brace is the best brace I have ever found.  It's strong and sturdy.  Fully adjustable to fit comfortably and offer maximum support.   My legs are short and round, so the ability to adjust the brace is very important.  I am able to wear the brace over long  jeans and under shorts -- very versatile support.

The brace is an open-patella design which keeps the knee stable and keeps the brace from slipping.   The neoprene is lightweight, breathable and helps cushion the knee to keep it from further injury.

This is a brace that I highly recommend.  I wear it daily and will ALWAYS keep it close.  I know all to well now that once the MCL is damaged, it's easy to re-injure it.  I also know I have another two months (at least) of wearing a brace.  I'm just glad to know that I have a brace I can rely on to protect my knee and keep it stable.

And that, my friends, is just the first issue that's kept my away.  I am experiencing issues with my right (dominant) hand.  The doctor says I may be developing "Trigger Finger".   I already have arthritis in that hand.  So...   Vive Health directed me to their Arthritis Compression Gloves.

Not only are they beautifully crafted, but they really work!  They are snug, but not too tight.  The compression technology acts like a massage: soothes and warms fingers, hands, and wrists.  The gloves also increases blood circulation.

For someone who is at the early stage of finger damage, these gloves make a tremendous difference.  I am having fewer instances of my finger "locking" into a bent position.  I can't tell you what a relief that is to me. 

The open-finger design allows the wearer to perform most tasks without a loss of dexterity.  That's very important to me as I am on the keyboard daily.  There is minimal stitching on the glove as well so no irritation!  

This is such a great pair of compression gloves.  So many different uses for them.  My youngest daughter is ALWAYS cold -- so these will help her stay much warmer this winter.  Happy Husband has requested a pair as he also suffers with arthritis and he works outside.  Warmth and soothing compression will be a blessing for him.

And last, but not least, are the Vive Toe Separators.  When I saw these, I knew they would be beneficial for my eldest daughter.  She was born with Spina Bifida and her toes are bent and inflexible.  

We're hoping that, as she uses the separators, she will gain more flexibility and ease the pain she suffers. As her toes straighten and stretch, her blood circulation will increase.  

The Toe Separators are made of an extra-soft gel for comfort and functionality.  Easy to clean, easy to store, and portable.  

I am very impressed with Vive Health and the many medical products they offer.  Their customer service is helpful, concerned, and genuinely happy to help. 

If you have a need to medical accessories, Vive Health is your one-stop shop.

You may connect with Vive Health on their website and social media pages: Facebook, YouTube, and @vivehealthusa on Twitter.

Vive Health has very generously offered one of my readers a $50 Gift Card! Isn't that fantastic? Your chance to purchase an item that will give aid and comfort to you or a loved one.

Just follow the instructions below for your chance to enter to win.

***Open to USA, 18+ only.  One entry per email / household.  No PO Boxes, please.  Giveaway ends at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, September 23, 2016.***

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Cardinal Health Advanced Wound Care Product Pack Review #BringTheCaringHome #IC #ad

“Cardinal Health sent me this product to try, and donated to a charity of my choice.”

Mike and I have several times relied on home health and wound care products. His dad was quite ill before he died, my mom is almost 72 and had issues related to diabetes.  Now, we have a very dear friend that is quadriplegic and has a rather severe pressure wound on a leg that experienced a break not long ago.

Finding the right wound care products to use at home can be challenging.   Nurses, doctors, therapists hand out lists of needed items and you don't want to travel all over town searching for elusive products.  You want a care package that contains gauze, bandages, water-proof under-pad, sterile gloves, and everything else you'll need in one supply box.

The Advanced Wound Care Product Pack has everything needed to provide safe, effective wound care for persons of almost any age.  The pack is safe, sterile, and designed for easy use.

It contains Hydrocolloid Dressing, Silicone Bordered Foam Dressing, Transparent Dressing Adhesive Bandage Style, Wound Cleaners, and Transparent Dressing Thumb Tab Style.

 Our friend, Scott, generously allowed me to take a few photos to show you the Advanced Wound Care Pack and demonstrate how it's used.  As you can see from the photos, it is imperative that wounds be cleaned and redressed daily.  

* Cardinal Health, well-known and respected for its medical products and services, recently launched a line of in-home care products to provide comfort, independence, and quality medical supplies to promote healing. Cardinal Health™ offers an assortment of hospital-quality products to consumers. These products include Advanced Wound Care, First Aid, Personal Care, and Home Healthcare items.

* Over  46 million inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures take place each year. Post-hospital care is critical for a full recovery without relapse or re-admission.

* Almost 40 million Americans provide unpaid care to an adult family member or friend. It's imperative that these caregivers have access to the same quality products used in hospitals. These home care products may have a very positive effect on the quality of life for loved ones and for the caregivers who watch over them.

* Cardinal Health has almost 100 years of experience providing medical products and services to many of America’s most prestigious medical institutions. 

You may connect with Cardinal Health on their website: 
http://www.cardinalhealth.com/products and Social Media pages:
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/cardinalhealth and LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cardinal-health

For more product information and indications for use, visit http://www.cardinalhealth.com/products

DISCLOSURE: Cardinal Health sent me this product to try, and donated to a charity of my choice. All opinions are my own and based on my own use of and experience with the item.
#BringTheCaringHome #ad #IC

Celebrate Global Handwashing Day on October 15th with DIAL Rewards!

If you have kids, then you know the importance of handwashing: it's the best protection against disease, infection, and the unwanted "sharing" of colds and viruses!

To put it simply, handwashing with soap is a do-it-yourself vaccine!  

Q: How long should you wash your hands?

A: 20 seconds! 
Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or cold), turn off the tap, and apply soap. Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the soap. Be sure to lather the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails. Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds.

You can help spread the word about Global Handwashing Day on October 15th. 

Join me in supporting Global Handwashing Education in developing countries by signing up at DIAL REWARDS. 
Use the code "WASH9" and Dial will donate $1 for every code entered (up to $50,000) to support global handwashing education.

Together, we CAN make a healthier world!

#radhabeauty Radha Tea Tree Oil Review

I've been trying to build a collection of  Essential Oils for my family.  They have endless uses and are much preferred to buying chemical-based health products (which may or may not be beneficial).

I learned about Tea Tree Oil when Morgan was a little girl.  When her elementary school had an outbreak of head lice, I put two or three drops in her hair.  She was, thankfully, never infected with them.

Over the years, however, I stopped buying it.  After all the recent illnesses, I've decided to restock my medicine cabinet.

When asked to review the 100% Pure, Therapeutic Grade Tea Tree Oil from Radha Beauty, I knew I wanted it!

PREMIUM TEA TREE OIL: 100% Pure and Natural Essential Oil Therapeutic Grade- The best Tea Tree Oil on the market produced through steam distillation of fresh leaves. This versatile oil can be used in your beauty routine, home remedies, and much more! 4 ounce bottle!

MOST VERSATILE ESSENTIAL OIL: Helps heal and soothe sunburns. Heals skin infections naturally and helps to prevent lice naturally, just add a few drops to your shampoo. A few drops in your pets' crates or beds keep the fleas away. Has been found as an effective treatment for warts and soothes insect bites. Treats ringworm and is great for removing ticks. This product offers so much more!

PREMIUM QUALITY MELALEUCA OIL: Best home remedy for skin tag removal, acne, dandruff, toenail fungus, yeast infections, cold sores, ringworm and more! Great to mix with carrier oils such as Radha's Fractionated Coconut Oil to relax and soothe sore muscles. Another benefit is that it has a pleasant aroma and opens the sinuses and bronchial tubes for easier breathing, which results in deeper relaxation. Tea tree oil can be used in facial massages, mix with Radha Miracle Retinol Moistorizer and apply to your face to protect against the bacteria that causes acne.

WORKS WONDERS AS A NATURAL ANTISEPTIC: Great to have in your first aid kit.Tea tree oil is an essential oil that is soothing, detoxifying and cleansing for the feet, and it is very effective in soothing sore, tired feet after a long day. Because it has antifungal properties, it also helps to prevent and eliminate athlete's foot when it is used regularly as part of foot massages. Before massaging your feet with this oil, make sure that your feet are clean and that you use Radha Beauty's Fractionated Coconut Oil as a carrier oil for the tea tree oil. It only takes a few drops of tea tree oil for it to be effective.

Radha Beauty's Premium Tea Tree Oil is a must-have addition to your collection of pure, natural essential oils.

One of my favourite uses is to put three drops into a tub of very warm water, sit back, and relax. The aroma of the tea tree oil is calming... soothing... and relaxing.  Happy Husband likes it as well.  I believe you will find many uses for it, too.

You may purchase Radha Tea Tree Oil at Amazon.com.

DISCLOSURE: 
I received a bottle of Tea Tree Oil to facilitate this review.  I received no monetary compensation. The opinions expressed herein are my own and based on my own use of and experience with the item.

Weight Loss: Week One Results #DrinkClick

Weight on May 17: 258.2 Pounds

Weight on May 25: 252.6 Pounds

Goal Weight: 150 pounds

Pounds to Goal: 102

***Weight Lost week one: 6 pounds***

SIX POUNDS!!! I know that some of that was simply water loss, but I WILL take it!

Boy... that does feel good!

This morning, I'd like to share my favourite breakfast drink from drinkclick.com/


RECIPE for Blueberry Bliss Breakfast Smoothie:

1/2 Ripe Banana
1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
8 oz. 2% Milk (you can sub with soy, almond, water, etc.)
1 tsp. sweet cream non-dairy creamer
2 ice cubes
2 scoops of Click Caramel Protein Powder

Mix up in a blender and... *sigh*... enjoy!

 On to week two!  More walking... more swimming...

Life is... Click-tastic!

DISCLOSURE:
I received product from CLICK to help facilitate my weight loss journey. I have received no monetary compensation.  The opinions expressed herein are my own and based on my own use of and experience with this item.

Squatty Potty ENDS TONIGHT!

Our giveaway of the fabulous Squatty Potty ends tonight!  Don't miss out on this fabulous prize!

Enter HERE for your chance to win!

Good luck!
Terri

Squatty Potty Review and Giveaway Ends 3/12/14

DISCLOSURE:  I received a Squatty Potty to facilitate this review.  I received no monetary compensation.  The opinions expressed herein are my own and based on my own use of and experience with the item(s).

Let's be honest.  This is a rather delicate, very personal subject: Elimination. We all do it -- daily. We just don't discuss it in public.

I going to break the often taboo subject.  

Mike suffers with Irritable Bowel Disease.  Medications can relieve much of the pain and some of the symptoms.  There is no 'cure'.

But relief is now available and it's not medication.  It is... The Squatty Potty!

Yes, I know.  It does sound a bit cutesy.  However, it also works!

Mike has found some relief at last.  We're both happy about that.  I hate to see Mike (or anyone) in pain.  It's terrible.  

The Squatty Potty is a patented designed:

Ergonomic Design • mimics natural squat posture • slightly raised heel for comfort • wide stance platform for stability • opens the colon for fast, easy elimination Features + strong and durable + stores under any toilet + doctor recommended + family-friendly Provides Relief - constipation and bloating - hemorrhoids and straining - IBS / IBD (Irritable Bowel Syndrome / Disease) - pelvic floor and bladder issues

When it first arrived, I seriously wondered what this little stool could do for anyone with digestive health / colon issues.  After reading the press releases and watching the videos, it was time to give it a real test.

Mike, who I thought would be reluctant, was eager to see if it helped him.  It took a few days for him to realize that he really was getting relief from the IBD and the issues that accompany it.

As Mike continues to use the Squatty Potty, he sees improvement in his symptoms. It's not a cure-all, but it IS an amazingly helpful, useful tool in combating his condition.

 

This video is self-explanatory and will give you great information about the Squatty Potty and it's health benefits.

If you, or someone you know, is suffering with digestive issues, I highly recommend this product.  It is an invaluable tool in relieving symptoms.

You may connect with the good folks at Squatty Potty on their Social Media Pages: Facebook, 
Pinterest, @squattypotty on Twitter, Google+, and YouTube.

They have also very kindly offered one of my readers the chance to win a 7" Ecco Squatty Potty Ecco of their very own! Such a generous offer!

Just follow the entry instructions below for your chance to enter to win.

***Please read and follow all directions carefully.  All entries are verified.  One entry per person, per email, per household.  No PO Boxes, please. Open to USA, only.***

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