Communicating Health Concerns to Doctors While Receiving SSDI?
Winning your case with SSDI is often a big challenge. Keeping your SSDI means you have to communicate with your doctor your illness has not changed or has even worsened. Yes, each time you see the doctor, complain, complain, complain. And, it is also important...
Additional Home Treatment for an Anemic Cat?
Very good information, I am familiar with everything you suggested, just didnt think about them... But I will be using them! Thanks, Jim
Reviews of Steam Cleaners?
I posted about this in the past and below is a copy... I personally prefer a vapor cleaner because for tough jobs like grout it will do a better job. RE: Reviews of Hardwood Floor Steam Cleaners Keep in mind, there are two classes of steam floor cleaners, steam...
Bleach Alternative for Cleaning a Meat Market?
Hydrogen Peroxide is an excellent choice... It kills bacteria on contact, yet is not toxic like bleach. Dont buy the hydrogen peroxide at the drug store... Since this is a commercial establishment, you will need to purchase Food Grade 35%. This is a concentrate...
Removing Yellow Stains on Sink?
This is a common problem for me under my RubberMaid mat. I just use bleach! Jim in Jax
Using Swimming Pool Water To Water Plants?
I see in the archives I answered this in August, 2008 that Ive been using pool water for years to water my potted plants and lawn..Well just to reiterate, I am still doing it with NO problems! When I shock the pool, I dont use the water for 48 hours. Works...
Raw Dog Food Recipe?
Once meat, veggies and fruits are cooked with a heat above 110 degrees, all the benefits of the digestive enzymes in these items is killed by the heat. I dont have a raw recipe to share with you. However you can get the benefits of raw meat by giving your dog...
Honey for Antiseptic
Regular honey found on the grocery store shelves wont act as an antiseptic. It must be RAW, unheated and unfiltered honey. And even superior to just plain raw honey is Manuka honey. This honey has strong antiseptic properties. It is gathered in just a 3 square...
Remedies for Restless Leg Syndrome?
I was talking to some folks online about leg and feet problems that the Rebuilder machine has a reputation of helping... A womans whose husband was severely disabled with restless leg syndrome for several years and could barely walk, she bought one (Model #300...
Does Vinegar Work for Fleas and Cats?
I would not use vinegar for cats. Cats need a natural pH 6:00 - 6.50. If the pH drops lower, they can get calcium oxalate crystals in their urine and these are expensive to have a vet remove. Vinegar will lower body pH. If a cats pH is raised about the optimal...
Cleaning Car Carpet After Water Damage?
There is only a few things a homeowner can use to effectively kill mold and the odor, hydrogen peroxide (h2o2) and ozone. I would start with the h2o2 first, if the smell lingers, could mean there is still some active mold. Next I would rent an ozone machine...
My Husband Has Bad Breath?
Bad breath can be a cause of dental problems, stomach problems or bacteria on the back of the tongue. You can buy a tongue scraper. Take the tongue scraper and reach as far in on the tongue as possible and scrape forward. Another good thing to try is Betaine...
Homemade Cat Food
A cats diet should consist of mostly meat, and low to no carbs... When cats used to be wild, they would hunt small rodents such as mice and their diets consisted of the meat and bones from the animal and the only carbs they would get would come from the stomach...
Removing Large Mirrors from a Wall?
You can also criss cross the mirror with duck tape and hit it in several places with a hammer and take it off in pieces... Best, Jim in Jax
Puffy and Squirt (Kittens)
While these cute guys may be mixed, they sure look similar to Rag Doll kittens! Rag Dolls are about the most laid back cats on the planet! http://images.google.com/images?q=rag+doll+kittens+pictures&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um...
Reviews of Hardwood Floor Steam Cleaners?
Keep in mind, there are two classes of steam floor cleaners, steam cleaners and vapor cleaners. Steam cleaners heat up to about 220 degrees and leave the surface kinda wet. Vapor cleaners heat up to over 300 degrees and leave less moisture on the cleaned surface...
Getting The Most From Your Warehouse Store Membership
The HUGE benefit of using Costcos pharmacy for generic drugs is for most prescriptions, pay by cash, not your insurance! My wifes and my blood pressure medication costs $15 for a one month supply of 30 pills, for a three month supply, $30 for 90 pills using...
Mold on Wood Window Sills?
Two things that really work for mold and really they are the only things that should be used. First, rent an ozone machine and ozonate the room where the problem is... Ozone converts to oxygen and it kills mold. Second and less expensive is hydrogen peroxide...
Using Coconut Oil as a Moisturizer?
Extra virgin organic coconut oil is the best skin moisturizer on the planet! All pure, nothing petroleum in it as many other moisturizers have. ALSO, extra virgin coconut oil is one of the healthiest fats for our diets. Use it to cook with instead of olive...
Going Organic With Pet Food
While going organic is a good choice, even more important especially for cats is NOT ever feeding them any kibble, only canned and higher quality canned and preferrably without grains. Cats must exist with a PH of 6.00 - 6.50 or they will produce calcium or...
Butter vs. Margarine: You Decide
Butter is food, margarine is NOT... You can place a tub of margarine in your garage, no bugs will touch it and it will never degrade. It is only one molecule away from plastic! Butter is one of the healthiest fats you can eat as is extra virgin organic coconut...
Frozen Veggies Have Freezer Flavor?
In the future, freeze all your veggies in freezer bags, but double them up... I am eating blueberries I froze 18 months and they taste great! Jim in Jax
Looking for Tiny Zip-Lock Bags?
There are plenty of choices on eBay... Check the link below! http://shop.ebay.com/items/?_nkw=zip+lock+bags+small&_sacat=0&_fromfsb=&_trksid=m270.l1313&_odkw=zip+lock+bags&_osacat=0 Jim in Jax
Using Mulch from a Tree Service?
I am on my 28th load of chips from my tree service in 5 years... They are great for mulch, but letting them weather for 3 - 4 months is a good idea if you are going to use them around plants and shrubs... Jim in Jax
Saving Money on Your Power Bill?
Replace on/off wall switches with dimmer switches. These cost about $5 each (Home Depot, Lowes, Wal Mart, hardware stores) are simple to do (turn off breaker at the circuit box first). Not only will you save tons of money by doing this, you get the benefit...
Recommendations for Cooking Pots and Pans?
Visions by Corning/Pyrex are some of the safest cooking vessels on the planet! They are all glass which is completely safe and have no coatings which are dangerous. Some of the Visions were made with a coating on the bottom, dont buy these, get the ones without...
Managing Arthritis Pain In Knee?
I too was having terrible pain in my right knee and lower back... I saw an infomercial for a pair of orthotics and and researched what others thought about them... Most said they were good to great, but many complained about buying from the infomerical, so...
Moen Faucet Replacement Parts?
Go here and find what you need! http://www.moen.com/buyMoen/buyparts/index.cfm Jim in Jax
Tips for Saving on Energy Costs
Savin energy has been a pastime of mine for years. I moved to Florida in 1973, energy was cheap and everyone was using plenty of it. After about a year, I realized someday this would catch up with all of us, and so it now has. I started back then conserving...
Remedies For Twitching Legs?
Here is a link with good information... Iron, folic acid and magnesium will help, need to be careful with the iron, you can overdose on it if you have high iron levels already... http://www.lef.org/protocols/neurological/restless_leg_syndrome_01.htm Take care...
Growing Fruit Trees in Pots?
Growing fruit tress in pots is a good idea! Look for miniature varieties and Google the plant to see what kind of growing mix you will need... Buy a BIG pot, they will grow into it... Just remember that potted plants need water almost daily, depending on the...
Removing a Tick from a Human?
I have Lyme disease and have become and expert on this terrible disease. It all starts with a tick bite, typically in its nymph stage, the tick is the size of a period (.) and is skin colored. Once he starts to fill up on your blood, he becomes dark in color...
Save Money on Clothing
My wife saves a bundle of $$$$$ on clothing by buying at an upscale consignment store. She wears very nice suits to work that typically cost $200 to $500 at retail (on sale). But, at her favorite consignment shop she buys these very same name brand suites for...
Bernese Mountain Dog Not Eating?
Bernese Mountain dogs can be stricken with a terrible cancer, malignant histiocytosis... This cancer is prevelent only in this breed of dog... http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1576533 Please have your dog checked by a vet and please...
DIY Taxes
Buy TurboTax for $30.... It simply asks you questions and you answer them.... Ive been using this program since it came out and would never go back to the paper method.... Best wishes, Jim in Jax
Heartworm Shots?
Before you do this, make sure your dog is heartworm FREE!! Go to a vet and get the test, less than $20. Then buy Ivomec (Ivermectin) 1% Injection for Cattle & Swine (this is what you use on dogs). Note-YOU NEVER INJECT THIS DIRECTLY INTO YOUR DOG, THIS IS GIVEN...
Avoid Additional Warranties at Checkout
Consumer Reports clearly states these warranties arent worth it. They say you should take the money you would have spend on these warranties and put it in an envelope. Then when something need repair that would have been covered by these warranties, use this...
Smoothing Out a Pillow-top Mattress?
It is typical for all mattresses to settle. The more you pay for a mattress, the less settling you should have. They settle not because of weak springs as many may think, but rather because of the padding touching the springs settles into the springs, thus...
Breed Information: Bernese Mountain Dog
Malignant histio cytosis is the cancer this breed is know for. We had an 8 year old rottweiler who came down with this cancer.... The vet said our Cinder must be part Bernese Mountain Dog as this is the only breed that gets this cancer. It is a fast growing...
Can Heartworm Shots Be Harmful to Dogs?
I used to give my dogs HeartGuard for heartworm prevention. It is quite expensive and their is a much cheaper alternative. The main ingredient Ivermectin kills heartworms. You can purchase Ivermectin or Ivomec injection(but you dont inject it) 1% solution for...
Dealing With High Energy Costs?
To lower your heating bill, smart choices are a programable thermostat and small portable electric heaters. Purchase a thermostat that allows you to turn up and down at least four times daily. When buying portable electric heaters, look at Home Depot for the...
Easy Gardening
I used to use newspaper on top of grass and then pile on 6 inches wood chips, now I skip the newspaper. I just cut the grass very low, then pile on 6 inches or more of wood chips (which I get for free from my local tree service). Wait 6 months and it is ready...
Cloudy or Crystallized Honey
And remember, honey is the only food in the world that never spoils!!! Guess those bees know something about longevity.... Most honey is pasteurized (cooked). The best honey however is raw honey or unpasteurized. It is healthier for you. If a bee eats pasteurized...
Gardening in Florida?
I am in Jacksonville... I looked you up on a map and thought how could we be in the same ag zone.... Well we are! I believe most of the winter crops in our area need to be in by early September. I have not tried planting this late in the season. You should...
Product Never Received From Web Purchase - Overnightsmokes.com?
Report your theft to: http://www1.ifccfbi.gov/strategy/howtofile.asp This site is run in part by the FBI and this is what they are all about: How do I file a complaint? IFCC accepts on-line Internet fraud complaints from either the person who believes they...
Tips for Those with Fibromyalgia
Here is a timely e-mail concerning CFS/Fibromyalgia pain.... The artilce suggests a sugar called ribose. To buy, you can Google the name or buy on eBay.... eBay has the best prices on this item... The powder is lower priced than the pills... Regards, Jim http...
Mold In My Garage?
For mold to grow, it needs low light, stagnant air and moisture... Open your garage doors during the day which will allow air and light in... Also check your roof for leaks.... A leaking roof will cause mold. Also check the outside walls for leaks... Caulk...
Mattress Tips
All of the name brand mattresses sold today do not require flipping... Only some of the lower grade mattresses may require flipping. Personally, I would only buy a mattress that does not require flipping. Non-flippers are better made. We spend 1/3 of our lives...
Inexpensive Wide Shoes?
I was looking for a cheap pair of running shoes just to wear around the house... I found a decent selection at WalMart. However, I strongly recommend name brand running shoes as they are far more comfortable.... New Balance makes a great shoe and they do so...
Tony Little's Gazelle Reviews?
My wife and I bought a Gazelle three years ago after seeing it on TV.... We didnt however buy the one on the infomercial.... Its cost back then was $415 and that seemed steep. I researched the different models and I learned some were made with a lighter gauge...
Free Mulch from the City - Could it Carry Diseases?
I am on my 17th load of wood chips (mulch - chips + leaves) that I get from a tree service. This has allowed me to build some beautiful garden areas on my Florida property. The great State of Florida recommends using wood chips, bark, leaves, pine needles and...
Barkeeper's Towels
I Googled barkeepers towels, they dont exist. Providing a link on where to buy would be helpful. Jim
Eco-Friendly Irrigation - How to Water Wisely
I hate to waste water! I live in N.E. Florida and the water management folks are constantly preaching conserve water because this area is growing so rapidly. My subdivision will max out at 7500 homes. 20,000 are going in just down the street from our sub-d...
Diet Pill Advice?
Diet pills and diets simply dont work! If you really want to lose weight, there is a very simple formula you should use. It is: Number of calories consumed minus number of calories burned off. There is not any magic in this formula. It simply states if you...
