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    Gunky

    You must have picked up a cold. Drink lots and lots of water as that will help thin out the mucus, which makes it easier to expel and to breathe. A warm weak tea wash (just ordinary black tea) cleans the crusty eyes and prevents infection from setting in.
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    unpleasant smells

    I love that store, but it can be overwhelming if a lot of customers have been spritzing the testers. Otherwise, my local shop is usually pretty light on the smells. I think they have good ventilation. I don't like all of their fragrances, but they do have some nice ones.
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    Scars and Cold Weather

    Yes, scars can hurt with cold weather. I don't know why that is, to be honest, but I've noticed it with my surgical scar. I actually thought I had developed adhesions a couple of years ago, because it hurt so much, but it went away when the severe cold snap did.
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    Blood in Stools

    That's pretty bad hemorrhoids, though. I'm surprised that the blood was the only symptom you had, as it would seem like that would have to be pretty painful if it was bad enough to bleed. I've dealt with hemorrhoids off and on, since having children, and it can be terribly uncomfortable.
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    How Many Cups of Tea a Day?

    Any drink that is caffeinated does not count as fluid intake. Caffeine is a diuretic. My doctor always told me that I should have two glasses of fluid for every one cup of caffeinated beverage. You're better off drinking water and clear juices.
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    Allergies

    Allergies tend to run in families, although science hasn't come to the conclusion that there is a genetic component. Did you know, that if you have allergies, breastfeeding for at least the first 6 weeks can protect your child from allergies? My oldest doesn't have any allergies like I do and...
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    What is lemongrass?

    I read that it's one of the easiest culinary herbs to grow, but honestly, I've never used it or tasted it, as far as I know. I'm guessing that it has a lemony flavor from the name? What type of cooking would it be good for?
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    Odd issue after checkup

    This is actually very, very common. I wouldn't be concerned unless it worsens or becomes painful. I doubt that it's related to the IUD, but it's possible, I suppose.
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    Growing stevia instead of buying

    Yes, you can dry and then pulverize the leaves to get the white powder like you can buy. That's the only waystevia will sweeten something cold so I plan on doing both. I haven't checked my local nurseries yet, but I read that you buy the seedlings from nurseries as it's very difficult to start...
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    Eating Meat

    I'm not saying it's just you, but this isn't something I've noticed. I'm definitely an omnivore, so I eat meat, but I don't eat large quantities of it. That may make a difference, perhaps.
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    Growing stevia instead of buying

    I just found out that you can grow stevia - did you know that? Have you done it? You can put the leaves right in a hot liquid for sweetening so it's perfect for teas without having to do any processing.
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    opposite coffee reactions

    It's not an opposite effect, just a difference in how individuals metabolize caffeine. I could drink coffee at night when I was younger, but as I get older, I have a lower tolerance. Now, if I have caffeine after 2 pm, I will have a hard time sleeping at night. It seems to stay in my system...
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    Treadmill is so boring

    This is exactly why I don't have a treadmill. When I walk, I want to go somewhere and see something in order to keep my mind occupied. When I used to walk daily, I would go to the mall and walk the halls whenever the weather was too bad to be outside.
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    Natural treatment for sunburn or sun damaged skin

    You aren't getting a strong enough sunblock or applying it properly if you're going to burn no matter what. It's not good for you to know you're going to burn and then treat it after. You're super increasing you and your daughter's risk for skin cancers. Get the highest sunblock you can find...
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    Calming, mind-clearing scents

    I would like to create my own scent for my meditation and yoga practice times. I would like to include oils for calming, relaxation and releasing negative energy. If there is a scent known to attract positive energy, I'd like that, too. Which essential oils would correspond to what I want?
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