My takes on miscellaneous topics
I came across soapnuts (aka soapberries) a few years ago while searching for an alternative for harsh shampoos. I was really intrigued by the myriad of uses these “magical” berries supposedly had. They’re a renewable resource, cheaper than commercial cleaners,…
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It’s almost impossible to read/watch the news without seeing something about climate change; how it’s affecting weather, ocean levels, health, crops and livestock. There is also the ongoing debate about whether it’s real, whether it’s caused by man, and whether or…
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par·a·som·ni·a ˌparəˈsämnēə/ noun MEDICINE a disorder characterized by abnormal or unusual behavior of the nervous system during sleep. “he’s being treated for parasomnia at a sleep disorder clinic” There are a lot of different types of parasomnias. I will just…
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As mentioned in part one of this series, I suffer from chronic insomnia. A few months ago I was finally able to get to a sleep clinic to help determine what was going on and hopefully find a solution. (I’ve tried pharmaceutical…
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(There will be several posts about insomnia very close together. I was considering several blog ideas before choosing the current format and already had some articles pre-written so I am putting them up together.) One thing I didn’t mention on my…
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