Plantar Fasciitis (PF) in an inflammation and pain of the connective tissue on the bottom of the foot from the heel to the toes. The bones of the foot include five metatarsal bones and the toes. The big toe bears majority of the weight and provide most of the force. The rest of the bones …
Hearty Oatmeal with Apples
It rarely rains where I live. It almost always is sunny and breezy with occasional sprinkles. Just enough to dirty up my car. But today, when we woke up, it was raining so hard, we could not see anything out the lanai. Of course, oatmeal is the perfect breakfast for a rainy morning like this. …
Onaga with Mushroom Sauce
Onaga (Red Snapper) is one of my very favorite fish. We are so fortunate here in Hawaii to be able to eat fresh wild caught Onaga. It’s not steaky, chewy, fishy, mushy or too flaky. It has perfect texture and clean flavor. My husband gave this dish 4.5 stars out of 5. (He said 4.5 …
Wheat Allergy and Gluten Sensitivity
Celiac Disease is a condition involving an inability to digest gluten, a protein found in the glutinous grains. Gluten is the tough elastic protein in wheat, rye, barley, and sweet rice. Oats also contain substantial gluten, but for an unknown reason, do not cause problems in those with gluten intolerance. Intestinal damage, lack of pancreatic …
Pregnancy and Birthing Plan
First Stage
We request:
a quiet, dim room and only necessary hospital staff. We also ask that this staff refrain from references to “pain”, “hurt” or “hard labor” or any suggestion of pain being experienced, etc.
to allow labor to take its natural course without reference to “moving things along”; please refrain from asking to perform an amniotomy …
