Good Morning Dear Reader:
I must tell you that I am all atwitter ( not as in Twitter) but as in “thrilled”) ! I received a lovely comment on yesterday’s blog by two of the brightest and best out there (no it isn’t Brad and Angelina)–Joe and Terry Graedon, The People’s Pharmacy! They wrote to thank me for mentioning their column and their advice about nosebleeds. They also clued me in that dropping cold keys down the back of your shirt can work as well. Who knew?
After their kind note, I had to visit their Web site to see what other great bits of common sense medicine was there. I wish I had the space here to tell you all the different diseases, health issues, emergency medications–many that respond to natural home remedies, that are dealt with on their site. You have to visit it for yourself. 
Just a few teasers: Black pepper for healing cuts, celery seed extract for gout, Archway Coconut Macaroon Cookies for diarrhea (and Crohn’s Disease), and you won’t believe what all a banana peel can do!! Before you pop another pill for a pain or ache, visit their Website and see if there is a natural remedy–www.peoplespharmacy.
Avoid Buying a Lemon
The newest issue of Consumer Reports is out on the news stands and it is the annual auto issue which examines and evaluates pretty much every 2010 car on the market. What is just as valuable is how it rates used cars (and pinpoints trouble spots) of every brand, which can be very helpful if you are in the market for one.
Look Your Best At Any Size!
When shopping for a car, don't buy one of these!
There’s a clever new book on the market which I am sure will be a best-seller, How to Never Look Fat Again: Over 1,000 Ways to Dress Thinner–Without Dieting! by Charla Krupp. You may remember Charla as the author of How Not to Look Old: Fast and Effortless Ways to Look 10 Years Younger, 10 Pounds Lighter, 10 Times Better . She has some great tips which include re-evaluating your wardrobe and if it is too bright a color or too loose, let it go. She recommends looking for dark, solid clothing with clean, simple lines.
She says don’t hide in your clothes because big shirts and baggy pants only give you an overall “blob” look. Invest in a good bra and shapewear, like Spanx. She admits that she is fatter than ever, but dieting isn’t always the answer. Fake it with the right wardrobe.
A Smile A Day…Will Allow You To Get Out Of Bed!
I must recommend a precious, funny book that never fails to make me laugh, 0 to Bitch in 10 Seconds or Less: Quips and Comebacks for Quick-Witted Women by Amy Hatch. Sometimes we need a little help getting back on keel and Amy has the medicine. Just a couple of my favorite:
“I have enough money to last me the rest of my life, unless I buy something”–Jackie Mason
“I hate to spread rumors, but what else can you do with them?”–Amanda Lear
“I’ve been fortunate–I haven’t had too many auditions. I slept with all the right people.”–Pamela Anderson
I am thinking of reorganizing my pantry today, but I am unsure if I have sufficient survival skills to make it out in one piece. There are things in the back of the shelves that haven’t seen the light of day in years. If I’m not back blogging tomorrow, send help.
Have a fabulous day!
Diane