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The health benefits of apples

Frugal Nurse Posted on January 31, 2019 by Frugal NurseJanuary 31, 2019

health benefits of applesAn apple a day…

Keeps the doctor away.

That’s what the old saying tells us. (It was shortened in the 19th century from the rather lengthy “Eat an apple on going to bed, and you’ll keep the doctor from earning his bread.” )

Is it true? What are the health benefits of apples?

I personally love apples and really do eat one most days of the week, because I know … read on

Posted in Stay healthy | Tagged lifestyle, nutrition, oral-health, skin-health

Home remedies for cold sores

Frugal Nurse Posted on December 13, 2018 by Frugal NurseDecember 12, 2018

home remedies for cold soresPainful and ugly…

…are the best words to describe cold sores.

They typically show up on the lips, too, which makes them so difficult to hide.

Cold sores are caused by a virus, the herpes simplex 1 virus or HSV-1. (Herpes simplex 2 or HSV-2 is what’s known as genital herpes.)

If you’ve ever had a herpes cold sore, don’t feel embarrassed. HSV-1 is extremely common; more than 70% of … read on

Posted in Stay healthy | Tagged cost-saving, drugs-and-supplements, home-remedies, oral-health, skin-health

Home remedies for chapped lips

Frugal Nurse Posted on October 4, 2018 by Frugal NurseOctober 14, 2018

home remedies for chapped lipsProtect your lips

Did you ever stop to wonder how the skin of our lips differs from the skin on the rest of the face?

The skin over our lips is very thin and highly vascular, hence their typical “vermilion” or red color. Our lips also have more nerve endings, making them very tactile and sensitive.

These anatomical differences make our lips attractive and nice for kissing, but they also … read on

Posted in Stay healthy | Tagged cost-saving, drugs-and-supplements, home-remedies, oral-health, skin-health

Over-the-counter topical pain relievers

Frugal Nurse Posted on September 27, 2018 by Frugal NurseOctober 14, 2018

topical pain relieversWhat do topical pain relievers do?

A few weeks ago I posted about how to save money on oral over-the-counter pain relievers, such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen.

Then I decided to look into topical pain relievers. This post provides an overview of what’s available, and how to choose the right one and save money.

I was totally surprised at the scope of products available online and at the drugstore! … read on

Posted in Be informed, Save money | Tagged cost-saving, drugs-and-supplements, evidence-based, first-aid, home-remedies, marketing, oral-health, skin-health

How to choose a dentist that’s right for you

Frugal Nurse Posted on July 6, 2017 by Frugal NurseAugust 1, 2017

how to choose a dentistThe best tip? Take your time and ask lots of questions

I’ve been exchanging emails this week with a friend who is in the market for a new dentist.

Like me, she expects good value for her money. She doesn’t want to feel like a cash cow and have unnecessary x-rays, procedures of questionable benefit, or expensive cosmetic dentistry.

She wants a dental office that’s clean and well managed, and … read on

Posted in Save money | Tagged cost-saving, oral-health

Whitening toothpaste abrasiveness

Frugal Nurse Posted on January 17, 2017 by Frugal NurseJanuary 17, 2017

whitening toothpaste abrasivenessThe allure of whiter teeth

I’ve never whitened my teeth, and usually I’m happy with that. But sometimes I get the niggling idea that I would look younger and more sparkling if only my teeth were whiter. My life would be so much better!

Not true, of course, but we all have those unhelpful thoughts now and then, don’t we?

Having your teeth whitened professionally, by a dentist, is the … read on

Posted in Be informed | Tagged cost-saving, marketing, oral-health

How NOT to whiten your teeth

Frugal Nurse Posted on August 18, 2016 by Frugal NurseOctober 3, 2017

how not to whiten teethBad advice to whiten your teeth

I have a lot of fun on Pinterest and have been collecting different “pins” of home remedies for all sorts of minor afflictions. Some are commonly used, such as aloe for sunburn, but others can be pretty far out there, such as human breast milk to treat pink eye.

One by one, I research these remedies, and I am creating a “board” on … read on

Posted in Be informed, Stay healthy | Tagged cost-saving, home-remedies, oral-health

The S-RAY – Dental imaging without radiation

Frugal Nurse Posted on February 18, 2016 by Frugal NurseFebruary 16, 2016

One of the great things about living in Seattle is that because we are home to so many biotech companies, I often hear about innovative devices before they’re on the market.

I like to see (sometimes) where health technology is taking us.

I just saw a news report on a new dental imaging x-ray that actually isn’t an x-ray because it doesn’t use radiation. Instead it uses ultrasound, and it’s … read on

Posted in Be informed | Tagged cost-saving, diagnostic-tests, medical-devices, oral-health, screening

Sonicare toothbrushes and gum recession

Frugal Nurse Posted on October 28, 2015 by Frugal NurseOctober 3, 2017

So I finally got around to finding a new dentist.

As I mentioned in a previous post, my dentist of 20 years retired and, because I don’t have dental insurance, I was faced with the daunting task of researching local dentists to find one that 1) offered basic dental care and didn’t push teeth whitening, gum scaling or Botox; and 2) was willing to offer me a cash discount … read on

Posted in Be informed | Tagged education, marketing, oral-health, prevention

Fluoride in tap water

Frugal Nurse Posted on June 2, 2015 by Frugal NurseAugust 2, 2017

Recently, the US Public Health Service issued new recommendations to slightly lower the amount of fluoride that’s put in our community drinking water.

That’s because we have access to other sources of fluoride, mostly toothpaste and mouth rinses, so we don’t need as much in the water supply.

Related posts:

  • What’s in your toothpaste?
  • Is mouthwash necessary for good oral health?

Since the early 1960s our tap water has been … read on

Posted in Be informed | Tagged evidence-based, kids-health, nutrition, oral-health, prevention, research

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