The Kate's Vine

The importance of keeping your  CPAP equipment  clean cannot be stressed enough. Without proper and regular cleaning, your equipment can become covered with dirt, bacteria, mold and viruses.    Here are some quick pointers for cleaning the various parts of your machine: Mask, Cushion or Nasal Pillow :  It’s a good practice to wipe down your  mask  with a disinfectant towel every morning after you wake up. Additionally, every week be sure to clean your mask by rinsing it in soapy water and leaving it out to air dry.   Headgear :  Don’t forget to wash your  headgear  every week as well. You can also clean your head gear in the same manner that you clean your mask: with a little soapy water and a good rinse. It is important that you never use any chemicals on your headgear that can irritate your skin, such as bleach. The soft material will soak up these irritants and harm your skin. Headgear should also be air dried, NOT put in ...

Every so often, a beauty product comes along that seriously impresses me. This happened with  BIOEFFECT EGF  Serum. I was sent a tiny (2.5ml) sample to try out. Now, when a brand send’s me a minute sample or sachet, I almost always never try it – mainly because it gets lost among the other 106 552 432 full size products I have to try work my way through in this lifetime. My skin looks far more even-toned and radiant – A few people have even told me I have a ‘glow’. I’ve been battling with some redness and small, broken capillaries on my cheeks that have shown a SIGNIFICANT improvement with this serum. I also noted that my eyebrow hairs were growing a lot quicker than usual (not a bad thing). I put this down to the Growth Factors contained in the product. My tiny 2.5ml sample bottle lasted two weeks and I’m impressed with the results my skin has shown in such a short period of time. I called the PR Company and told them how impressed I was with the serum and t...

Below are the oils I chose to use and their benefits Frankincense Essential Oil :   This oil can be a little pricey, but It’s TOTALLY worth the investment. There are lots of benefits to this oil, particularly for the skin. Frankincense oil is anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial. This oil is also used to support strong immunity and healthy cell regeneration. Lavender Essential Oil :  This oil is probably one of the most versatile oils. There are millions of ways to use lavender essential oil, but for the skin, it can help fight acne and scarring, and the smell is calming and improves concentration. It can also be used for bruises, burns, dermatitis, and eczema. Jojoba oil :   This is a great oil for moisturizing your skin. It absorbs well without clogging your pores. This makes it a great carrier oil for your face. It helps heal wounds and clears acne by preventing the growth of bacteria. It also contains vitamin E, which is a great antioxidant and ...

With new skincare products hitting the shelves every day, it can be kinda hard to decide which products you need and which ones your skin can live its best life without. Since we’re asked all the time to outline a reliable skincare regime, we thought we’d do a step-by-step guide with our fave tried and tested products that actually deliver results. We can’t lie, our life (and our skin) changed forever when we discovered double cleansing – our fave K-Beauty trick – it’s so simple, yet SO effective. All you do is cleanse with a cleansing oil and then follow with a milk, foam, water or gel-based cleanser, depending on your skin type. By double cleansing, you’ll ensure that all of the makeup residue is removed as well as any oil, dirt, or bacteria that’s clogging your pores. This will also allow your next skincare steps to absorb more easily and penetrate further into your skin. You only need to double cleanse in the evening or after wearing SPF and makeup, so you can skip th...

A good night’s rest isn’t guaranteed for anyone, but it is downright elusive for many people with autism. Individuals on the spectrum often have trouble falling and staying asleep. And that may worsen certain features of their condition, such as repetitive behaviors, which can, in turn, make sleeping even more difficult. Given this disruptive feedback loop, sleep problems are among the most urgent concerns for families grappling with autism. But so far, this also happens to be among the least-studied aspects of autism. Here’s what researchers know so far about the causes and consequences of — and treatments for — sleep problems in autism. The U.S. Food and Drug administration has approved insomnia drugs, such as Ambien, for adults with autism but not for children. For more serious problems such as sleep apnea, clinicians sometimes recommend a nighttime breathing device such as a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine or, in rare cases, surgery. CPAP...

Everybody loves their pet a lot, for many they are a part of the family. And just like other members of our family, they also create a mess in the house, the only difference is that they are not able to clean it themselves. We have to do it. And one of the hardest things to do is to get rid of the pet hair that clings so tightly to almost everything, curtains, mantle, furniture, and carpet, etc. So definitely one will wonder  what is the best vacuum for pet hair?   Well, here in this article we are going to discuss the best vacuums for pet hair 2020. But before that let us check out the features to look for in the best vacuums for pet hair. Major features to check in the best vacuums for pet hair There are a number of vacuums present in the market to clean pet hair and each one provides one or other useful features. Then how will you find the best one? The features mentioned below can help you in selecting the right type of vacuum to get rid of the clingy pet hair from...

The  snoring problems  are a story of every household. Most of these problems are caused due to the blocking of the nasal passage. These problems are very common but the remedies are not easily found. In this article, we will be talking about  natural remedies to stop snoring  at night. Some patients are provided with  CPAP masks  to keep them from snoring and sleep apnea at night. Few remedies to reduce snoring are: 1.   Change in sleeping position This is quite important if you want your impression as a regular snorer to reduce. This method works as far as the fact when you sleep on your side, you tend to snore less. The cause of snoring is the blockage of the air passage of time throat.  CPAP devices   are used for the acute cases of snoring. It is almost a sure fact that lying on your back causes the enclosure of your air passage. You must sleep on your side to reduce these problems.  Sleep apnea   is also reduced if you...

In many people, the question arises: “How does sleep on the abdomen affect the healthy functioning of the stomach?” Everything is quite simple, for people who are obese, it is especially harmful to have a position for sleeping on the stomach. When obesity, the fat folds is deposited on the abdomen. When a person with overweight is in the position of sleeping on the abdomen, there is compression of all internal organs of the abdominal cavity, especially the stomach, the sleep of a healthy person lasts from 6 to 8 hours, all this time the stomach is compressed by the weight of the body of a sleeping person, as a result, there is a phenomenon of reflux – getting a small amount of gastric juice into the esophagus. It is dangerous for the further development of heartburn, and over time, there is a likelihood of developing more serious illnesses. In this situation, a violation of the healthy work of not only the stomach but also of the liver, pancreas, heart, and lungs due to the fact that...

If you toss and turn at night and then feel lethargic during the day, using natural remedies for insomnia can help. The No. 1 reason people experience daytime fatigue is due to an inability to fall asleep or stay asleep at night. As many as one in three people suffer from insomnia at some point during their lifetime. What’s more, approximately 10 million Americans currently take prescription sleep aids. Prescription Sleep Aids While prescription sleep aids may keep you from counting sheep, like many prescription drugs, they are not always safe to use. First and foremost, most of these medications are addictive so many people who use them become dependent upon them. In reality, some of these prescriptions are actually habit-forming narcotic drugs and are not intended for long-term use. This means that even when a person’s sleep disorder is resolved, trying to get off of the medications poses a whole other set of challenges. Prescription sleep a...

As a pet owner, owning a pet is fun, but when it comes to getting rid of pet hair on furniture and carpet, this can be a little bit daunting. This is because pet hair can stick onto your furniture, upholstery and carpet making your home uncomfortable to live in. To make your environment conducive both for you as well as your pet, you need to ensure that you find the right tools and ways to get rid of any pet hair present.  Any stubborn hairs can be removed using different tools and ways from using damp gloves, adhesive tape, vacuuming, to other effective methods like using an old toothbrush. If you have a problem with pet hair, below are 4 tips for getting rid of pet hair.  You can also vacuum the furniture and carpet to get rid of any pet hair. It will be a best cleaning method if you have used the best vacuum for pet hair . Vacuum the carpet or surface of the furniture. However, check the type of furniture, since for some, vacuuming may not work. To make vacuuming eas...