Howell Health Solutions

11/26/2024

✨NYS PRI/Screen: Your first step to accessing state-funded healthcare services in New York!✨

The NYS PRI (Patient Review Instrument) and Screening are tools used to assess eligibility for long-term care services in New York State. They help determine the level of care you or a loved one might need, ensuring you get the right support.

Whether you’re applying for nursing home care or community-based services, these assessments are essential in guiding your care journey 🫶

📖 Want to learn more? Visit our blog at the link below for a detailed guide or reach out to us with any questions — we’re here to help!

🔗 https://www.howellhealthandwellness.com/post/understanding-nys-pri-screen-assessments-what-you-need-to-know

06/11/2024

Isn’t it fascinating how our hearts can hold opposing emotions simultaneously?? In one moment, we may feel the weight of sorrow, yet find solace in the warmth of cherished memories. It’s the intricate dance of joy and sadness, love and longing, reminding us of the depth and complexity of the human experience. Embracing these contradictions, we learn to navigate life’s twists and turns with grace and resilience 🌟

Here are 5 practical tips to flow with opposing emotions in a healthy way:

🌟 Acknowledge and Accept: Recognize that it’s okay to feel conflicting emotions. Embrace the complexity of your feelings without judgment or pressure to “pick a side.”

✨ Practice Mindfulness: Stay present in the moment and observe your emotions without getting swept away by them. Mindfulness techniques like deep breathing or meditation can help you stay grounded.

🌟Express Yourself: Find healthy outlets to express your emotions, whether it’s journaling, talking to a trusted friend, or engaging in creative activities like art or music.

✨Seek Balance: Focus on self-care activities that nurture both your physical and emotional well-being. This could include exercise, spending time in nature, or engaging in hobbies that bring you joy.

🌟Cultivate Compassion: Be gentle with yourself during times of emotional turmoil. Offer yourself the same kindness and understanding you would to a friend facing similar struggles.

🔖Remember, it’s perfectly normal to experience opposing emotions, and learning to navigate them with compassion and self-care is a powerful skill on the journey to emotional well-being 💖

11/28/2023

Researchers documented three cows in Ohio killed by Asian longhorned ticks, which can lay up to 2,000 eggs without needing to mate

10/11/2023

Many people find relief in the use of herbal antimicrobials when learning to live with tick-borne infections. One of the main benefits of using herbal versus pharmaceutical antimicrobials is that the herbals are less cytotoxic. Meaning they don’t harm your cells as much as the pharmaceuticals do, since you are also taking in the protective factors of the whole herb.

Below are some of the antimicrobial herbs that are commonly used for treating chronic tick-borne infections, along with their benefits:

🪴Andrographis - It helps reduce inflammation and boost the immune system.

🌿Japanese Knotweed - It has antibacterial and antiviral properties, and it also helps in reducing inflammation.

🐱 Cat’s Claw - It is a powerful antioxidant and has anti-inflammatory properties.

🧄 Garlic - It has antimicrobial properties and helps improve the immune system.

🌱Cryptolepis - It has antibacterial and antiviral properties, and it also helps in reducing inflammation.

Learning to live with Lyme and its’s co-infections can be a beast, but in time (like everything else in life) it becomes easier and doable 💛

09/29/2023

Persistent Lyme infections are a deep and real struggle for many people and can be challenging to diagnose and treat. If you’re going through this, know that you’re not alone and that options are available to help you manage your symptoms and improve your quality of life!

This list of symptoms only scrapes the surface of what persistent Lyme may look like in an infected individual.

If you’ve struggled with Lyme and it’s co-infection symptoms for a long time, you know what it’s like to live with this invisible chronic illness. And if you need support, reach out! I’m here to help 💛

09/20/2023

Do you ever feel stuck in life and you are not sure where to even begin making change?? Here are five points of inspiration for those who feel stuck in their life:

1️⃣Set small achievable goals for yourself and work towards them consistently. Progress, no matter how small, will boost your confidence and motivate you to keep going.
2️⃣Seek guidance and support from a mentor, coach, or therapist. Having someone to talk to and guide you through life's challenges can be extremely helpful.
3️⃣Step outside of your comfort zone and try something new. This could be a new hobby, activity, or even a new career path. Taking risks and trying new things can help you discover your passions and purpose.
4️⃣Practice gratitude and focus on the positive aspects of your life. This can help shift your mindset and bring more joy and fulfillment into your daily life.
5️⃣Take care of your physical and mental health. This includes getting enough sleep, eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, and taking time to relax and recharge. When you feel your best physically and mentally, you'll be better equipped to tackle life's challenges.

✨As always, aim for progress over perfection✨

06/29/2023

🌱Acute Lyme can be much more than the average bullseye rash and joint pain. Many infected individuals often show symptoms that are not typical, oftentimes misdiagnosed as being something else.

🍃Most individuals infected don't recall being bitten by a tick, which is one of the many reasons why it is important for medical professionals and patients to be aware of the possible signs and symptoms of acute Borrelia, or Lyme.

Which of the symptoms surprised you as being related to Acute Lyme?? 💛

06/26/2023

I use Wondercide on myself and my pup 🐶 to help prevent ticks getting on us, then do tick checks and shower after spending time outside in the woods. Check this awesome Infographic out for tick check tips 👇

💚 Always Check For Ticks 💚

If you've spent time outdoors, even in your back garden, always make sure to check yourself for ticks.

🕷️ But where do they hide?

Here's our handy guide to checking yourself for hidden ticks.

06/26/2023

12 Ways to support the Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS):

🤲Meditation and Prayer
📚Pleasure reading
🧘‍♀️Yoga (esp. Hatha)
🫁Deep breathing (breathwork)
💪Light/Moderate Exercise
🪡Acupuncture
💆‍♀️Gentle massage
😅Sauna (not too hot)
🎶Listening to music
🛁Taking a bath (epsom salts, oils)
🍿Watching a funny movie
🍃Being in nature (i.e., Getting Sunshine�, walking, grounding, camping, hiking, etc.)

05/30/2023

Bartonella is a common co-infection of Lyme disease or Borellia. It is an infection that primarily lives in the lining of blood vessels (endothelial cells) and is also found in red blood cells and macrophages. An infection from Bartonella is also known as cat-scratch disease. There are over 35 strains transmitted not only by ticks but by any biting insect, such as fleas. It can also be transmitted by animal scratches or bites (cats), needle sticks, and lice. Bartonella is an intercellular parasitic bacteria. Once it infects the host, it likes to live inside red blood cells, endothelial cells (the lining of blood vessels), and macrophages.

Many infected individuals suffer from psychiatric-related symptoms such as bipolar, OCD, migraines, brain fog, sensitivity to sound and light, and/or hallucinations. Bartonella infections are oftentimes misdiagnosed due to their complexity and variation in clinical presentation.

05/25/2023

This is worth saving 💛

“EEEEEEEE”- mosquitoes. 😬

As we move towards summer, the fresh spring water may decrease its flow and slow to stagnancy. This state of water can breed unwanted, insect visitors that may put us at risk for uncomfortable bites and greater health risks.

Often, conventional bug repellents are made with toxic chemicals and are usually crafted in an attempt to mimic the repellent properties plants already have – volatile oils.

Volatile oils are what produce a plant’s distinctive aroma and either encourage pollinators or repel pests & predators. These oils can be a form of protection to the plant and, with conscious consideration, we can embrace these qualities to not only protect ourselves from pesky insects, but from adding chemicals to our own system.

FUN FACTS:

🦟 Lavender creates an aroma that helps mask the human scent, which makes it more difficult for mosquitoes to find us!

🐜 Mint can deter ants since it interferes with the insect’s pheromone communication.

🐛 Peppermint and thyme essential oils can disrupt the larvae cycle.

We at Herbal Academy know the excitement and possibility that summer brings – hello Herbal Summer Workshops! – and we want to help you embrace adventure. In the spirit of fostering connection to nature, here are two simple recipes to help prevent bugs so they don’t prevent you from your outdoor fun!

SIMPLE SPRITZER REPELLENT
Combine the following in a 2-ounce bottle:
🌷4 tablespoons of distilled water
🌷2 teaspoons of vodka
🌷5-6 drops of your favorite EO or combination or try the thieves combination of sage, rosemary, thyme, lavender, & mint.
Shake well before use!

LEMONGRASS LOTION REPELLENT
🌷Fill a bottle with unscented lotion
🌷Add 5-6 drops of lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus or C. citratus) essential oil

Alongside these simple recipes, call upon any of the herbal allies in the above graphic. We know we’ll be using them while we’re foraging plants for our Herbal Summer Workshops- which you’re invited to join us in!

Visit the link in bio to sign up for our Summer Workshop Bundle, which includes Flower Pressing, Tea Blending 101, & Botanical Dyeing ♥️ Hint: If you sign up by May 26th, you’ll save on enrollment!!

05/25/2023