Author: Kreisler

I'm a Certified Chronic Pain Support Group Leader with U.S Pain Foundation, a Certified Caregiving Consultant in which I assist caregivers or persons with disabilities locate where to go, who to talk to or how to organize all the paperwork Involved. Along with four other caregivers we have published four books, "365 Caregiving Tips Practical Tips for Everyday Caregivers", with two available in Spanish. I am also a trifecta caregiver, I cared for my mom part time (heart disease and strokes), co-care for my brother in-law, Robert (epilepsy, mobility issues), he also lives with us, finally for myself (severe chronic low back pain) for 28 yrs. I host my own blog site, iCareTalk.net and am involved with many other sites and blogs. I have been a guest on radio shows and have moderated numerous internet shows. I am 56 yr. old, happily married (22 yrs), with two amazing daughters and an awesome son, a black labs and a large (8" dia.) turtle. I enjoy Meditation, Yoga, Photography, Art. My family (including my pets) are my past time. Namaste'

Edema puts a lot of weight on ones shoulders

Edema puts a lot of weight on ones shoulders, legs, stomach, heart and lungs.  The official definition of Edema is:  A condition characterized by an excess of watery fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues of the body. Before Edema  More or less what it is saying is that ones body is taking in more fluids…

Which door to watch?

“When one door of happiness closes, another opens.  But often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one that has been opened for us.”                                                …