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Fat shaming is wrong.
Even if it’s directed towards those of feline persuasion.
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Poor Fred.
I feel you buddy.
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Since I posted about my knee troubles two weeks ago? I’ve been inundated with ads for bamboo wraps, pain creams and Velcro braces.
But yesterday?
Things went a little south..
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For the record I won’t be wrapping myself in cabbage… no matter how blog worthy the photos might be.
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Our buck, having dinner.
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He still has his rack, which is rather odd.
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But it does make him easier to identify.
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Posted for those who have always wondered.
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After too many awful internet crock pot recipes to count, I finally found a good one. This was easy and quite tasty, though I had to leave out the red pepper flakes for my spice averse spouse. When I make it again I’m going to halve the amount of chicken, once shredded it was a little too meaty for me.
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In case you didn’t realize.
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River's world..... 
Lordy about the cabbage. What will they think of next? Kale wraps? 😂
On that topic, have you heard of castor oil compresses, with heat? Helped my pulled muscle in my back. Twice a day with a heating pad for about a week. Mom uses it too. It works in conjunction with other things like therapy, chiro etc. (I take pain meds if I desperately need it, which helps me to relax during the compress time.) Worth a try maybe? See what the internet says. 🤷♀️
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I haven’t heard of the castor oil thing, but I’m sure I will.
And that’s a definite no to kale!
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I can think of better uses for cabbage.
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No doubt!
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😅😅😅
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Since you mentioned knees, wanted to let you my husband‘s knee is doing much better now. So, 10-11 weeks was a turning point. He really wants the other one done asap!
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So, 2 1/2 months to feeling normal? I guess that’s doable. Is he able to kneel again? I miss not being able to garden properly…
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He hasn’t done much kneeling yet. The surgeon says people CAN kneel after knee replacement but often don’t like to because it feels “weird.” it’s metal on skin, from the inside. My husband is a gardener too and hoping to get back to it this summer.
I may research those little low seats that I’ve seen people use in their gardens.
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That’s a little disappointing. My kitchen floor really needs a good hands and knees scrubbing…
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Honestly, I think that’s out. But imagine walking and climbing stairs comfortably again?
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Yes. That would be nice…
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Man, the cabbage industry is desperate to increase sales!
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“The science is actually legit—cabbage leaves are roughly equivalent to Diclofenac gel for knee pain. The only downside is the side-effects. When I wear them to Walmart, people give me uneasy side-glances and pull their children away. Apparently, I don’t just look like a health nut; I smell like a forgotten Reuben sandwich.
Pro-tip if you actually try it: Make sure you iron or bruise the leaves first to release the juices. Otherwise, the ‘medicine’ doesn’t get out, and you’re just walking around with a pair of very crunchy, very confusing kneepads.”
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That’s so bizarre.
The science… and the fashion statement.
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After a quick search of medical journals, I found three papers regarding cabbage wraps. One said it works as well as icing. Another said it does not work as well as topical steroid gel (diclofenac, AKA Voltaren). The third said both cabbage and ice were better than diclofenac. One of those studies was limited to use within 24 hours of acute injury. They did not all use the same outcomes measures. So I would hardly call this settled science, but not likely to hurt, so worth a try.
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