How to heal a Stye

What is a stye?

According to WebMD, a stye isan infection that causes a tender red lump on the eyelid. Most styes occur along the edge of the eyelid.

It's basically like getting a bruise on your eyelid, and they always show up at the worst time.

Styes are usually caused by a combination of a clogged oil gland and staphylococcal bacteria, which often live right on the skin surface. Our bodies are coated with billions of friendly bacteria that coexist with us. When the conditions are right, the bacteria become overabundant, resulting in the tender pimple.

I'm not sure if it's myth or not, but I have always heard that they are caused by not removing your makeup before bed.

Anyways, I have one this morning and so I was researching how to remove them and found some great tips that actually work!

*DO NOT attempt to squeeze/pop it.

There are ointments you can buy but ain't nobody got time for that ;)

Fresh parsley

has been a traditional home remedy ingredient used for decades, all for good reason too.  In the herb world, parsley is known as the all in one multi-vitamin wonder herb. It is credited in helping everything from blood maintenance, how to get rid of a stye in one day.

Simple to prepare, toss a fist full of fresh parsley into a mixing bowl, mix in a cup of boiling water and let sit for 10-15 minutes. Using a clean washcloth, immerse in liquid.  Use as a compress, leave on eye for 15 minutes, terrific for bring down, puffiness and swelling around the eyes.

Apply a rang-out warm wash cloth to it every hour for about 10-15 minutes. This not only relieves pain and inflammation, but also helps the stye resolve faster. 

If styes recur, your doctor may prescribe a local antibiotic ointment or an oral antibiotic. Take the antibiotic as directed.

Any other tips and tricks that you have had success with?

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Color Me Mine

We have this great Color Me Mine Studio where I live

 so this is where I will post my before/after pictures

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Fathers Day Gift Ideas

Dad's day is quickly approaching, here are some unique  ideas:

1. Inflatable Floating Party Bar

$44.15

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2. Woody Wood Rug
$386.00

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3. Football Swivel Chair & Ottoman Set

$294.00

(Also available in soccer ball, basketball, and baseball)

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4. Handmade Vintage Oak Whiskey Barrel Coffee Table

$875.00

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5. Cheeseburger Wrapping Paper
$ - unknown

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6. Breakfast Inspired Liquor

$13.79

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7. Amazon Gift Suggestions

Visit this website to browse thousands of discounted ideas for Dad this year

Everything from tools to golf sets


8. Personalized Pub Glasses - Set of 4
$49.95

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9. Star Wars Cuff Links
$149.95

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10. Personalized Wine Cellar Sign
$149.95

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11. Bicycle Wine Rack
$39.95

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12. Men's Leather Watch Case
$69.95

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13. Cigar Humidor, with Cigars
$99.95

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14. Gun and/or Pot Leaf Key
$8.95

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Purchase this gift HERE

I will continue adding gifts throughout this week!

Any other ideas? What are you giving your dad this year?

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Coronarita

Just a yummy coronarita from El Loro ! 

It's just a strawberry margarita, blended, with a corona tipped upside down. 

Next time I will try lime :)

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Seabreeze Salad

A simple, healthy and delicious summer treat

Ingredients:
Cucumber
Lemon
Annie's Raspberry Vinaigrette

Just chop up the cucumber, and squeeze the lemon juice over the cucumber slices

*I do half a lemon for each cucumber I cut up

Top it off with this AMAZING dressing, about two tablespoons, 

which is roughly 40 calories only.

Enjoy :-)

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Vitamin-Induced Water

Still on this health kick and decided to make myself this vitamin-induced pitcher of water to keep in the fridge. It's not only a great source of nutrients but also a good way to kick a hunger craving.

Supples Needed:
Water Pitcher
Grapefruit
Lemon
Mint Leaves
Cucumbers

All I do is cut up some slices and put some fresh mint leaves in and toss them in the pitcher, then fill the pitcher with water and let it sit in the fridge for at least an hour. It is EXCELLENT tasting and very refreshing...but most importantly it holds many health benefits within the nutrients

Grapefruit Health Benefits

 

Weight-loss:  

This fruit has a fat-burning enzyme and can help to absorb and reduce the starch and sugar in the body. It is widely consumed by people who are trying to lose weight. 

Breast cancer:  

In another study, the bioflavonoids found in grapefruit was discovered to even halt cancer cells from spreading in breast cancer patients, by ridding the body of excess estrogen.

Cholesterol:

A certain compound found in grapefruit helps reduce the excessive production of cholesterol from the liver.

Fatigue:

At the end of a long and tiring day, drink a glass of grapefruit juice with lemon juice in equal parts with a little honey, to dispel all fatigue and tiredness.

Insomnia:

A drink of grapefruit juice before bedtime, helps to promote sleep and alleviates insomnia.

Pregnant woman:

The bioflavonoids and vitamin C help to reduce water retention and swelling of the legs during pregnancy.

Sore throat:

Drinking a freshly-squeezed grapefruit juice helps relieve sore throats and soothes coughs.

Lemon Water Benefits

Great source of Vitamin C

Balances pH levels

Aids in weight loss

Improves digestion

Cucumber Benefits

Your cucumber slices will also give you anti-inflammatory and cancer-fighting benefits. Cucumbers contain three lignans (lacriciresinol, pinoresinol, and secoisolariciresinol), which have been proven to fight breast, uterine, and ovarian cancers. Fresh cucumber extracts, meanwhile, inhibit the behavior of pro-inflammatory enzymes like COX-2. The juice is also rich in anti-oxidants.

Mint Leaves Benefits

Mint water brings nutrition and digestive health. Drinking mint-flavored water is a long-standing home remedy for digestive problems, but modern research has confirmed that this natural diuretic can help stop colitis and irritable bowel syndrome. It is rich in vitamins A, C, and B12 with traces of iron, potassium, selenium, and zinc.

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New Ink

Got a new tattoo this week
From the song Simple Man by Lynyrd Skynyrd 

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Upper thigh did not hurt at all!

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