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By Zakiyyah A nother of my favorite herbs for the liver and gall bladder is BARBERRY, as it helps support liver function and cleanse a con gested system. Its most important antiseptic pho tochemical is BERBERINE, which is found in the roots, rhizomes, stems and bark of a number of herbs, is one of the most effective natural supplements on earth. Also known as CHI NESE GOLDTHREAD, berberine is bright yellow and somewhat bitter, is found in other ‘yellowish’ herbs including golden seal, goldthread, Oregon grape root, phellodendron and tree tumeric.

Barberry boasts many health benefits, as berber ine has been shown to inhibit the growth of bacteria and boost the immune sys tem. Barberry extract offers benefits for the cardiovascular system as well as the neural systems; and the ability to fight infection, treat diabetes, improve heart health and more.

Barberry has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial effects to treat a wide range of infec tions of the bladder and urinary tract; also ears, eyes, mouth, and throat, each of which can cause bacterial pinkeye. In fact, Murine eye drops contain berber ine as the active ingredient. Other common infec

tions that can effectively be treated by barberry include yeast and bladder infec tions, and skin disorders, like psoriasis that can ben efit from a liver tonic.

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This information is to help you balance your natural healing energies and is not intended as di agnosis or cure, nor as a substitute for medical su pervision. To pre-order my book: booklaunch.io/Zaki yyah/theenergeticsofherbs; phone: 347-407-4312, eMail: theherbalist1750@ gmail.com; website: www. sacredhealing7.com, blog: www.herbsarenaturesmed icine.blogspot.com.

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Tips to Help Family Caregivers Avoid Burnout

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Family caregivers lead busy and at times, stressful lives, often balancing work, their own kids and spouses, hobbies and more, all while ensuring their loved ones are hap py and healthy.

In celebration of fam ily caregivers and all that they do, Interim Health Care Inc. shares tips to help them avoid burnout and provide better care: • Know you’re not alone: As of 2015, an estimated 43.5 million adults in the U.S. have provided unpaid care to an adult age 50 or older, according to AARP. Of these individuals, around 28 percent have a child or grandchild under the age of 18 living in their household, and six in 10 caregivers report being employed at some point in the past year while caregiving. Online and in-person support groups can be a great way to con nect with others who may be in similar situations. These groups can be found through hospitals, Facebook, Meetup.com or organizations like the Alzheimer’s Association or the American Heart Association.

• Make life easier: You can simplify daily tasks for your senior with a few considerations. For example, if utensils are difficult to use, look for opportunities to provide healthy finger foods that help your senior feel more independent. Think sliced frittata, which can PHOTO SOURCE: (c) MangoStar_Studio / iStock via Getty Images Plus

be eaten like pizza, versus scrambled eggs. When it comes to getting dressed, opt for Velcro if zippers and buttons have become difficult. Another good trick? Tie loops of string around the ends of zip pers so they’re easier to grab.

• Don’t be surprised by negative feelings: Caring for someone can be an emotional rollercoaster. Even the calmest person can experience a range of negative emotions. The best way to handle them is to acknowledge that they are a natural reaction to stress. If these feel ings persist, reach out to local caregiving support groups, a family physi cian or therapist for help. • Consider home care as a partner: Professional home care services can complement the care you provide, helping ease its emotional and physical toll while offering you peace of mind.

While selecting senior home care services is something to be proud of, family members often feel guilt over the decision. Conflicted emotions are normal. However, know Harlem Community Newspapers | March 5. 2020 19 ing that the decision will make you better equipped to care for everyone can help you move past feel ings of guilt.

Home healthcare has emerged as a powerful option for families seek ing a better way to care for their senior loved ones. Not only does it provide medical and personal care for seniors, it can nurture their independence by al lowing them to remain at home, all while providing respite care for family members from the daily routine of caregiving.

Be sure to look for care that offers a whole-person approach, such as Interim HealthCare’s HomeLife Enrichment standard of care, where caregivers look beyond a diagnosis so that every patient is treated as an individual with unique needs and de sires. To learn more, visit interimhealthcare.com.

More caregiving tips can be found at interim healthcare.com/blog.

Serving as a family caregiver is challenging. But there are ways to make life easier and more fulfilling for both you and your loved one.