Msg #37671
3 replies | Remember when you could go to CVS or Walgreens or other like | By  Cheryl Elliott on 4/24/25 3:01pm
drug store and get your blood pressure taken...no more!
So I stopped into the emergency room at our local hospital and asked if they knew where i could get this done, and some handsome intake nurse jumped up and said "I can do this for you!."
It is a little rolling stand with all this fancy computer equipment. Takes your pulse, your hydration, BP, and temperature.
I have a facetime consultation with my nurse practioner at 4pm today and I'm good to go!
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Msg #37659
1 replies | Easter | By Mike Goodey on 4/20/25 9:29am
Happy Resurrection Sunday!! My wife and I just got back from sunrise service at our church and it was awesome! God is great!!
It was pretty cold this early in the morning out on the lawn of the church but with thousands of believers sitting around each other it was fine.
HAPPY EASTER TO ALL!!!
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Msg #37658
6 replies | School board meeting | By Mike Goodey on 4/18/25 12:50pm
My wife and some lady friends attended the Chino Valley School Board meeting last night.
The subject was about not allowing boys playing sports in all girls sports. To my wife's surprise the audience was very divided. Several who were all for males competing with females would voice "Hail satan" and were applauded. I told my wife if I was there I would have commented " Hope you enjoy the extreme heat!"
Thankfully we have Sonia Shaw heading the board and 4 other conservatives on the board and they voted against Newsom's decision to allow males to compete against females. They are also for letting parents know if their children have thoughts of changing identities which is not done in many other school districts.
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Msg #37647
2 replies | “Reduction in Alzheimer’s risk verified by blood markers, | By SC/CA on 4/8/25 10:47am
study says.”
“No one is really looking at the changes in these biomarkers as outcome measures, as a way of tracking progress in a person’s journey to improve their brain,” Niotis said. “We believe these biomarkers may show how the disease progression is being modified biologically by a person’s actions.”
http://www.cnn.com/2025/04/07/health/alzheimer-risk-blood-biomarkers-wellness/index.html
After reading the article, I did a little research about reducing dementia markers. Below are some links and excerpts.
There are some good recommendations, including increasing NAD (or NAHD) and B5 through diet and/or supplements. How to increase NAD:
http://www.nad.com/how-to-increase-nad
From one study: “Remarkably, NAD+ homeostasis is not only important for the prevention of pellagra, but is also associated with extended lifespan, increased resistance against infectious and inflammatory diseases and is likely very important in resisting a number of other disease processes such as cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, neurodegenerative diseases and even cancer. “
http://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5521000/
Gives weight to the ‘ol ”apple a day” adage. :-)
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Msg #37645
1 replies | RIP Jay North aka Dennis the Menace | By Cheryl Elliott on 4/7/25 9:21am
Colon cancer...he had a long bout with his struggle. Takes me back to black and white TV when we five kids sat on the floor in front of the tube laughing so hard at Dennis and Mr. Wilson, his neighbor.
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Msg #37641
3 replies | Out of the mouths of babes | By Mike Goodey on 4/2/25 1:45pm
A teacher in a very liberal school was teaching her kindergartners a lesson. She stood in front of her class and shouted " I am an at athe**t!" "How many of you children are atthe**ts?" Well, the entire class raised their hands even though they knew nothing about what that meant. But little Lucy didn't raise her hand. The teacher approached Lucy and rather sternly asked " Why aren't you raising your hand? Aren't you an athe**t?" Lucy replied " Teacher I am not an athe**t, I am a christ**n!" The teacher, now fuming, said to little Lucy " If your mom was a mor*n and your dad was a mor*n then what would you be?" Lucy humbly replied " I guess I would be an athe**t!"
I tried posting this yesterday but couldn't because I spelled out all words, but I'm sure you can figure it out.
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Msg #37630
8 replies | Another herb for your pantry | By Bear900/CA on 3/30/25 12:56am
A lady that works with my wife has a son fighting cancer at The City of Hope hospital in Los Angeles. He recently caught pneumonia. A nurse recommended a certain herbal tea and the doctor concurred, saying he has taken it over the years. Two cups a day for a week and he got over his pneumonia.
I recently caught a bad cold virus, one of probably three in 20 years, and it started to settle into my bronchial passage which we all know can turn into one of those 'forever' coughs. My wife located the herb, and after drinking it I felt immediate relief and slept the first full night in two weeks,
http://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-mullein-tea
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Msg #37621
1 replies | HAPPY FIRST DAY OF SPRING! | By Cheryl Elliott on 3/20/25 1:59pm
However, it is windy and cold here today. Lots of lovely wildflowers everywhere and all the mountains are bursting with green and new calves and lambs.
It's another wonderful day in paradise.
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Msg #37619
5 replies | Who said all good things are in the past? | By SC/CA on 3/20/25 11:35am
I just received some test results from a recent doctor’s visit along with a mychart note from the dr saying “job well done.” I’ve successfully gotten off of my high blood pressure medication and reduced my body fat and overall cholesterol (I have one marker left to reduce). After cataract surgery, I can see soooo much better. Going to acupuncture and chiropractic for spinal/nerve damage is helping tremendously. Eating primarily plant-based foods with lots of fresh fruits and veggies gives me more energy. And my overall stamina has increased with pain reduced.
Had a great workout the other day. Did an intermediate yoga class for about an hour, then did this HIIT class, then ran about a mile to cool down. I just drained my energy to see how far I could push myself and had so much fun! A few years ago, I never thought I could’ve done that! Here’s to improvements, especially as we age. I call it good! :-)
http://youtu.be/b9RUo4qeIDs?si=ASsnQV8LA4KQmLBP
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Msg #37616
2 replies | Hoping all who've been/are in path of recent storm are safe | By JanetK_CA on 3/16/25 5:24pm
I've read that there have been at least 37 casualties so far, due mostly to tornadoes and auto accidents. I hope those who are in areas most impacted have secure shelter and are OK!
If you're in or near one of those areas, please report in and let us know how you're doing... Thanks! 
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Msg #37615
2 replies | Performing a civil marriage ceremony in TN | By Sharon Taylor on 3/16/25 4:25pm
I've been asked to marry a young couple who are friends of the family. I would like to perform the ceremony, but I've never thought of this aspect of notary services before, and I want to be sure I do it correctly. Any advice from anyone in TN who has done civil marriage ceremonies? Thanks.
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