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How do you feel about falling?

Aging Well | Last Active: Feb 26, 2024 | Replies (190)

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@nanny23

I make sure when its snowing or too icy out I stay home. I leave my cane in my car in winter. I fell on ice in 2020 and got a bad tear in my rotator cuff. Wound up needing a surgical repair. Same thing with my knee tore the meniscus. My hip just was wore out from lifting crates and gardening. I also fear falling. I have to look down to see if there are cracks in the sidewalks. Stay well and safe.

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@nanny23 Winter is a tough time for those of us who fear falls! One practice I have to keep inflammation at a minimum is drinking anti-inflammatory teas. I boil thinly sliced fresh ginger for about an hour then strain it and bottle it. I mix that with small amounts of concentrated black cherry juice (like a tablespoon for every 8 oz) and other juices like all juice cranberry. You can drink this hot and it's yummy. I also drink this cold mixed with some seltzer. Keeps me hydrated. Healthy and effective- I notice when I've gone a few days without it! Try it!