Eye On Annapolis » Eye On Your Health http://www.eyeonannapolis.net ...it's about the quality of life! Wed, 23 May 2012 03:11:33 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Diminished Value And Prevention http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2011/06/02/diminished-value-and-prevention/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=diminished-value-and-prevention http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2011/06/02/diminished-value-and-prevention/#comments Thu, 02 Jun 2011 15:06:49 +0000 Meaghan Massella Walker, M.Ac, L.Ac http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/?p=19518 Earlier in May, I was rear-ended on Route 2.  Luckily, no one was seriously hurt except for some lingering soreness and pain.  The $2,500 repair bill was covered by my insurance company, and due to the accident not being my fault, I didn’t have to pay the deductible either.  Chesapeake Auto Body did an amazing [...]]]> http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2011/06/02/diminished-value-and-prevention/feed/ 1
Earlier in May, I was rear-ended on Route 2.  Luckily, no one was seriously hurt except for some lingering soreness and pain.  The $2,500 repair bill was covered by my insurance company, and due to the accident not being my fault, I didn’t have to pay the deductible either.  Chesapeake Auto Body did an amazing [...] Easy, Cheap And Effective Solutions To Sinus Congestion And Spring Allergies http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2011/03/08/easy-cheap-and-effective-solutions-to-sinus-congestion-and-spring-allergies/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=easy-cheap-and-effective-solutions-to-sinus-congestion-and-spring-allergies http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2011/03/08/easy-cheap-and-effective-solutions-to-sinus-congestion-and-spring-allergies/#comments Tue, 08 Mar 2011 22:00:00 +0000 Meaghan Massella Walker, M.Ac, L.Ac http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/?p=16877 Spring is nearing and for many people that means the return of seasonal allergies and chronic sinus congestion.  If the sound of a lawnmower makes you run for cover, try these two simple home remedies. A neti pot is a small ceramic or plastic container filled with a warm salt solution which is then poured [...]]]> http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2011/03/08/easy-cheap-and-effective-solutions-to-sinus-congestion-and-spring-allergies/feed/ 1
Spring is nearing and for many people that means the return of seasonal allergies and chronic sinus congestion.  If the sound of a lawnmower makes you run for cover, try these two simple home remedies. A neti pot is a small ceramic or plastic container filled with a warm salt solution which is then poured [...] At-Home Immune Boosters: Minimize Your Chances Of A Cold Or Flu http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2011/02/03/at-home-immune-boosters-minimize-your-chances-of-a-cold-or-flu/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=at-home-immune-boosters-minimize-your-chances-of-a-cold-or-flu http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2011/02/03/at-home-immune-boosters-minimize-your-chances-of-a-cold-or-flu/#comments Thu, 03 Feb 2011 16:34:12 +0000 Meaghan Massella Walker, M.Ac, L.Ac http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/?p=15777 The best offense against a cold or flu is a good defense.  Once you catch a cold or flu there isn’t much choice except to let it run its course.  Over the counter cold and flu remedies can alleviate symptoms but its your body that is doing the work fighting off the bug, not the [...]]]> http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2011/02/03/at-home-immune-boosters-minimize-your-chances-of-a-cold-or-flu/feed/ 1
The best offense against a cold or flu is a good defense.  Once you catch a cold or flu there isn’t much choice except to let it run its course.  Over the counter cold and flu remedies can alleviate symptoms but its your body that is doing the work fighting off the bug, not the [...] What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2010/12/08/what-doesnt-kill-you-makes-you-stronger/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-doesnt-kill-you-makes-you-stronger http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2010/12/08/what-doesnt-kill-you-makes-you-stronger/#comments Wed, 08 Dec 2010 16:18:45 +0000 Meaghan Massella Walker, M.Ac, L.Ac http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/?p=14372 This farmer had only one horse, and one day the horse ran away. The neighbors came to console over his terrible loss. The farmer said, “What makes you think it is so terrible?” A month later, the horse came home–this time bringing with her two beautiful wild horses. The neighbors became excited at the farmer’s [...]]]> http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2010/12/08/what-doesnt-kill-you-makes-you-stronger/feed/ 0
This farmer had only one horse, and one day the horse ran away. The neighbors came to console over his terrible loss. The farmer said, “What makes you think it is so terrible?” A month later, the horse came home–this time bringing with her two beautiful wild horses. The neighbors became excited at the farmer’s [...] The Season Of Letting Go http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2010/10/29/the-season-of-letting-go/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-season-of-letting-go http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2010/10/29/the-season-of-letting-go/#comments Fri, 29 Oct 2010 15:25:17 +0000 Meaghan Massella Walker, M.Ac, L.Ac http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/?p=13574 Its just now starting to feel like Fall even though the season technically changed back at the end of September.  Pumpkins, Halloween, leaves changing color, football, butternut squash soup… and scarily, Christmas decorations.  Maybe even more frightening is that its getting dark earlier. Chinese medicine is heavily based in the seasons and upon observing nature.  [...]]]> http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2010/10/29/the-season-of-letting-go/feed/ 0
Its just now starting to feel like Fall even though the season technically changed back at the end of September.  Pumpkins, Halloween, leaves changing color, football, butternut squash soup… and scarily, Christmas decorations.  Maybe even more frightening is that its getting dark earlier. Chinese medicine is heavily based in the seasons and upon observing nature.  [...] Small Changes Add Up To Big Changes http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2010/10/02/small-changes-add-up-to-big-changes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=small-changes-add-up-to-big-changes http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2010/10/02/small-changes-add-up-to-big-changes/#comments Sat, 02 Oct 2010 14:26:23 +0000 Meaghan Massella Walker, M.Ac, L.Ac http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/?p=12871 What is the best way to make changes for better health?  Everyone knows fruits and vegetables are more healthy than pizza and french fries and that regular exercise is better than sitting in front of the TV for hours.  Drink 8 glasses of water a day.  Not too much salt or sugar. Limit alcohol.  Quit [...]]]> http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2010/10/02/small-changes-add-up-to-big-changes/feed/ 0
What is the best way to make changes for better health?  Everyone knows fruits and vegetables are more healthy than pizza and french fries and that regular exercise is better than sitting in front of the TV for hours.  Drink 8 glasses of water a day.  Not too much salt or sugar. Limit alcohol.  Quit [...] The Importance Of Self Care For Caregivers http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2010/09/03/the-importance-of-self-care-for-caregivers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-importance-of-self-care-for-caregivers http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2010/09/03/the-importance-of-self-care-for-caregivers/#comments Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:06:02 +0000 Meaghan Massella Walker, M.Ac, L.Ac http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/?p=11727 My grandfather passed away this week from Alzheimer’s.  He was in a nursing home facility in New York for 8 years.  Every day my grandmother drove 30 minutes to the nursing home to feed him lunch that she cooked for him.  She also volunteered her time there, so much so that when my grandfather was [...]]]> http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2010/09/03/the-importance-of-self-care-for-caregivers/feed/ 0
My grandfather passed away this week from Alzheimer’s.  He was in a nursing home facility in New York for 8 years.  Every day my grandmother drove 30 minutes to the nursing home to feed him lunch that she cooked for him.  She also volunteered her time there, so much so that when my grandfather was [...] Is Your Body Trying To Tell You Something? http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2010/08/02/is-your-body-trying-to-tell-you-something/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=is-your-body-trying-to-tell-you-something http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2010/08/02/is-your-body-trying-to-tell-you-something/#comments Mon, 02 Aug 2010 15:53:20 +0000 Meaghan Massella Walker, M.Ac, L.Ac http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/?p=11164 If the engine light came on in your car, most people would take it to the mechanic right away to get it checked out.  If there was no light, how would you know that your car needed attention?  Many times that engine light is the only indication that there is something wrong.  Thank goodness for [...]]]> http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2010/08/02/is-your-body-trying-to-tell-you-something/feed/ 1
If the engine light came on in your car, most people would take it to the mechanic right away to get it checked out.  If there was no light, how would you know that your car needed attention?  Many times that engine light is the only indication that there is something wrong.  Thank goodness for [...] Six Ways To Save Money On Your Family’s Health Care http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2010/07/02/six-ways-to-save-money-on-your-family%e2%80%99s-health-care/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=six-ways-to-save-money-on-your-family%25e2%2580%2599s-health-care http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2010/07/02/six-ways-to-save-money-on-your-family%e2%80%99s-health-care/#comments Fri, 02 Jul 2010 21:43:20 +0000 Meaghan Massella Walker, M.Ac, L.Ac http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/?p=10483 Frugality is no foreign concept, especially in today’s economy.  News headlines aside, why spend your health care dollars where you don’t have to?  Whether you have health insurance or not, the cost of care is rising and as a consumer you can take action. Check your bill. A recent CNN article highlighted outrageous charges in [...]]]> http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2010/07/02/six-ways-to-save-money-on-your-family%e2%80%99s-health-care/feed/ 0
Frugality is no foreign concept, especially in today’s economy.  News headlines aside, why spend your health care dollars where you don’t have to?  Whether you have health insurance or not, the cost of care is rising and as a consumer you can take action. Check your bill. A recent CNN article highlighted outrageous charges in [...]