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Ever since I started wearing eyeglasses I have become aware how important our vision is.  For those who are not wearing one they are not aware how inconvenient it is to wear eyeglasses or contact lenses.  I hope they would take care of their eyes and be happy about the fact that they do not have to wear any prescription lenses.

That is why I was concerned when I found out hubby’s eyes are hurting.  It turns red for apparently no reason at all and the redness would last two to three days.  Since we had no idea why it’s happening we searched online forums.  Good thing we found this Vision Forum.   We realized hubby has dry and irritated eyes so we quickly bought eye drops suggested in the forum.  Now whenever hubby’s eyes feel dry and irritated he’ll quickly get his eye drops for instant eye relief.  He does not have to suffer anymore and I’m not worried about his vision getting affected.

I’m doing marathon posting until I got sidetracked by the GT entries.  GT members are talking about their finances and I’ve read almost all the entries.  It’s nice to know how other people handle their finances.  I got a tip or two from some of them.

Now, I’m back to blogging and am currently researching about eczema treatment comparison. I think one of our family members have eczema and although it’s not confirmed yet I’m already doing advance research so we’ll be prepared if it’s really true.

By the way, did you know that tanning is one of the culprits of eczema? Aside from that taking baths often and wearing rough clothing can aggravate the illness. So if you’re suffering from eczema be sure to avoid all these things.

We’ll be having a new baby by the end of this year and we’re pretty excited. One of the things that’s making me anxious though is our health insurance. We’re pretty much covered thanks to hubby’s health plan. It’s not from Blue Cross Blue Shield NC but it would be enough for us. So why am I anxious? Well, Z has been the most amazing baby. He has been pretty much well behaved ever since he was born. He also doesn’t cry a lot, and get sick only once in a blue moon. So last year we have downgraded our health plan because it seems we don’t really need it. With the new baby I’m worried that he/she would be the opposite.  In which case we have to have our plan upgraded again which we can’t do until next year.  Anyway, I hope and pray that I have a safe and normal delivery and that we wouldn’t be needing our health insurance until the next hundred years or so.

Cigarettes are not for children so why in the world is this two-year old boy smoking one?

Unfortunately, this picture is not fake. There is a video of him really smoking a cigarette and the video is below:

This two-year old boy from Indonesia is smoking not one but 40(!) cigarettes a day and obviously, he’s totally addicted.  His parents say that he would throw a tantrum if he’s not given one.  I don’t know what kind of parents would give him cigarettes, him throwing a tantrum is no excuse. They are his parents and so they should be the one disciplining him and not the other way.  There are things that are for adults like extenze and cigarettes and they should never be given to children. I hope they put him in therapy for addiction to nicotine or something and not just him but his parents also have to be counseled the correct way to raise their children.

Your medicine cabinet at home should be stocked at all times.   We never know when we might need it to treat minor illnesses or minor accidents at home.  As always, before buying medicines at the pharmacy consult your doctor regarding the types of medicines and brands that are recommended to be stored in your medicine cabinet.  It’s easier nowadays because you can buy medicines online.  One small note, when you buy tramadol or prescription drugs prescribed by your physicians for specific illnesses do not store it in your medicine cabinet to avoid accidents.  Store your medicine in a cool dry place and keep it out of reach of your children.  Medicine cabinets are most of the time stored in the bathroom but this is going to reduce the potency of the medicines faster because of the changing temperature so avoid putting your medicine cabinets inside your bathroom.  Make it a habit to inspect regularly the expiration date of the stored medicines.  Medicines that have reached their expiration date should be thrown out immediately.

Here are some of the medicines you need to store in your medicine cabinet.

1.  Paracetamol, aspirin, or ibuprofen for pain relief.

2. Oral and topical antihistamines to relieve allergies and insect bites.

3. Loperamide medicines like imodium for diarrhea.

4. Antacid tablets for indigestion and heartburn.

5. Suncreen for protection from sunburn.

I wanted to try some colon cleansing diet because I don’t feel healthy this past few weeks but a trip to Binan threw that idea out in the window. Just look at what my aunt gave me.

Oven fresh banana cake

My aunt has her own bakery and this banana cake came from there. I’m not biased because this is my aunt’s cake but this is surely the best banana cake I’ve ever tasted! It’s so moist and creamy and goes perfectly with the somewhat crunchy outer layer. When I first saw this I really thought it was burnt but no it’s not. It’s just perfect! How I wish I can have a slice every day. I’m currently eating the last slice and who knows when I will get my hands on another one again? The good news is in the meantime I can try my colon cleansing diet of fruits and veggies.

Recently, I came to know about asbestos and how it causes Mesothelioma Cancer. They said it’s extremely dangerous and if you inhale asbestos fiber that’s when you get sick. As a mom, I am always on the lookout for dangerous things that can hurt my little one. So imagine my shock when I heard that asbestos can be found in familiar things. I searched wikipedia and here’s what I got:

drywall and joint compound

plaster

mud and texture coats

vinyl floor tiles, sheeting, adhesives

roofing tars, felts, siding, and shingles

“transite” panels, siding, countertops, and pipes

fireproofing

caulk

gaskets

brake pads and shoes

clutch plates

stage curtains

fire blankets

interior fire doors

fireproof clothing for firefighters

thermal pipe insulation

Are those things familiar to you?  I know some of those items are used in our house structure but I’m particularly concerned about the vinyl floor tiles. That’s what we have at home and everyday we’re in contact with it.  Z is walking on it barefoot, playing on it, and even lying down on it from time to time. That is really scary if it has asbestos fibers in it. I  really have to research more asbestos and will also ask our landlord about it.