Soothe your body, relax your mind...

There are SO many amazing uses for Epsom Salt.  After the recent "blizzard" I was in SO much back pain; I was walking around the office after the storm quite sore.  A coworker mentioned Epson salt, but specifically Dr. Teal's.  I had never heard of it, but she said to get the Pre/Post Workout kind.  I did a quick search, and didn't really find it online that I could pickup locally.  I headed to the local Walmart, and right there around the Pharmacy I found it.  They did not have many left; two if I recall correctly.  I bought the Epson Salt and the Pain Relief Cream as well. Both items were under $10.00, and the bag is a pretty decent size.  I came home, and drew a bath for my fiancé.  Then I drew one for myself, and soaked for 20 minutes as directed.

This stuff leaves your skin feeling quite soft, and the smell is 'pretty', but not in a bad way.  Personally, I find the smell quite relaxing.  Then after my soak I had the cream put on my back, and WOW!  I thought IcyHot was great, this stuff gets HOT quicker and it's more effective.  After 15 minutes I was not feeling that achy feeling at ALL!  I was in total shock. 

You see, I suffer from major back issues and it's difficult for me to find stuff that ACTUALLY works.  I will rave about this to anyone that wants to know more.  I now try to take a bath and soak in this at least 1- 2 times a week for my muscles and skin.  

Dr. Teal's breaks down their products for the following uses:    

• Soothe Sore Muscles
• Relieve Tired Feet
• Spa Treatment
• Hair Volumizer
• Facial Exfoliation
• Sunburn Relief
• Dry Lips
• Natural Sleep Aid

I recommend looking up this product, and giving it a try.  It's not costly, lasts awhile, and works!  It's a WIN-WIN!  

- Los

REALLY?! FIGURES!

Talk about the Monday blues... I know, I know; it's Tuesday, but it's the first day back after a "long" wkend, which doesn't feel so long.   Why is it that on short work weeks it seems to drag and there seems to be SO much to get done?  I'm taking it as it comes.  I had several things to take care of today, and I did it.

I had my fourth visit of acupuncture today, and it went well.  By the end of the session I could feel my whole back on the table; that's HUGE! For the last 33 years when I lay on my back I only feel the left side of my body due to my curvature and twist.  It seems to be getting better, but it DOES bring some pain.  In the long run I know it's worth it, and hopefully I am doing the right thing.

Today my doctor presented me with the "game plan" for the next six months and what it's going to cost.  It's a pretty good game plan to my knowledge, but to come up with $3615.00 in one shot is a bit  tough right now.  That's with a discount since it's a prepay option.  The other option is pay as as I go or such and it comes out to about another $1400.00; ouch.  I'm redoing my GOFUNDME to help pay for THIS rather than my high deductible my insurance.

GAME PLAN: 

6 month treatment plan
2 visits per week for 16 weeks
1 visit per week for 8 weeks
6 re-exam to go over status and progress
3 Herbal Consultations
Herbs themselves - help my muscles, liver and kidney with their deficiency.
2 nutritional consultations

This is the FIRST thing in the last 33 years that seems to have helped QUITE A BIT and I am relieved of the pain.  I wish i qualified for some type of aid to help pay for this.  It really sucks that insurance doesn't pay for stuff like this; especially for people like myself who have to seek OTHER forms of medical since it's too costly for regular diagnostics and such.  I do not want a rod put in my back, but tethering I would possibly entertain the idea; it doesn't see AS crazy. 

I go back again this Thursday (in two days) and somehow need to make this happen.  I have a feeling I'm going to have to go with the pay as you go, and suck up some how pay the $4,644.00

We shall see.