By Tia Cristy

So depending what area you are from, you may have gone from air conditioning, straight to heat with these cold snaps. But, usually before you turn on the heat, there’s a couple thing you should do to help in keeping healthy.

If you have force air, take the vents off and run the vacuum hose into the vent to get any close debris out. Start from the top floor and work your way down.

Next, check the main system, take out the filter and vacuum inside as best as you can. Be gentle, especially if you’re not familiar with the system.

Then, replace the filter with a new one, about every 30 days during the heating months. This will keep the house from getting stuffy.

If you have radiators, wipe down as best as possible. Vacuum underneath and if it’s hardwood underneath, be sure to wipe with a vinegar and water mix. Let dry fully before closing the area back up with a cover.

Be sure to bleed the radiators, to get rid of air bubbles in the system and allow it to function more efficient and quieter.    

Making sure the area is clean, dust free, etc. is a good start to a healthier Winter season that will be here soon.

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By Tia Cristy

By Tia Cristy

There are tons of medications, that may trigger tons of side effects. Some side effects can be so obscure to a patient, suffering.So, a new thing, I decided to do is, when I hear of a trigger so odd given to me, from one of my readers, to look into it, to let you know,  what may be a possible side effect here. And, of course, recommend you, to call your doctor.

A reader was having very severe foot pain and cramping. After talking more about it to me, and their personal situation, I came to discover that Thyroid medicine, especially after changing up doses, can cause severe lower extremity muscle pain and cramping.   

If one should feel something like that come on after a few months of changing their medicine, call your doctor immediately with your symptoms.

Remember, not all triggers feel good, but they are there for the positive; to tell our body’s when something is right and even when it’s wrong.

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feeling good, from the inside out. If you’ve got a problem or a tip email me!  

By Tia Cristy

By Tia Cristy

Feet hurt? Shin splints are the worst! This tip can help from the shoulders, to the knees, all the way to the tippy toes. Do a foot bath or fill the bath tub with warm/hot water, a cup of Epsom salt and 1/4 cup of baking soda and steep for 15 minutes.

It will significantly reduce inflammation and relax sore muscles and bones.

Tia, and TipsfromTia.com  is trying to keep you looking good and
feeling good, from the inside out. If you’ve got a problem or a tip email me!

By Tia Cristy

By Tia Cristy

Do you hate when you clean the windows, car windshield or mirrors and step back to admire, and see streaks running across. Yes, it’s not so nice.

A quick and easy way to get a streak-free shine, is to wipe the cleaner off with newspaper instead of a rag or paper towel.

The ink and the paper, have something to do with leaving a crystal shine with no streaks left behind.

Tia, and TipsfromTia.com  is trying to keep you looking good and
feeling good, from the inside out. If you’ve got a problem or a tip email me

By Tia Cristy