Blogger: Diane Carbo

Bio
Diane Carbo is a licensed registered nurse with more than 35 years of experience practicing in a variety of organizations and community settings, and is an advocate for older adults and their families. She has developed two websites that grew out of her nursing and caregiving experience and her love of tea: aginghomehealthcare.com and your-cup-of-tea.com. Diane and her sister-in-law, Connie Bednar, have found a tremendous amount of happiness and joy in sharing their knowledge and expertise with others, including their passion for tea.

Cold and flu tea recipe

Posted January 30, 2010 | By Diane Carbo | 1 comment

In the cold winter months, nurses are especially at risk for catching viruses from patients and coworkers. While there may never be a cure for the common cold, this herbal remedy is the next best thing!

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Secrets to (inexpensive!) fabulous hair

Posted January 18, 2010 | By Diane Carbo | 4 comments

Just like your face and hands, a nurse’s hair needs a little extra attention to keep it looking tip-top (the caps! the tight ponytails! the harsh hospital lights!)…

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A nurse’s favorite sleep and stress relief remedy

Posted January 7, 2010 | By Diane Carbo | 1 comment

When you’re on your feet all day you can find comfort by combining aromatherapy and a nice long soak in the tub. Try this excellent and affordable oil mixture.

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Home Remedy for Damaged Skin: Watermelon Wash

Posted December 16, 2009 | By Diane Carbo | 1 comment

The rind of a watermelon is packed with vitamins and minerals, and has natural collagen-enhancing properties such as citrulline, an amino acid that aids the skin’s healing and regenerative processes.

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Home remedies: 3 teas to relax, to focus or to energize

Posted November 24, 2009 | By Diane Carbo | 4 comments

This Registered Nurse of 37 years thinks the best healthcare delivery system may be through a tea leaf.

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Recent Articles

5 movies featuring nurses

5 movies featuring nurses

Whether you’re looking for inspiration or just a reminder of why you love being a nurse, here you will find our favorite cinematic portrayals of nurses. No Nurse Ratched here!

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The soldier nurse

The soldier nurse

He went into the battle zones of Iraq and Afghanistan to evacuate the wounded, but the stress caught up to him. “Seeing patients missing arms, eyes, legs—that is stressful, not only to them, but also to those who care for them. It took me almost a year to recover….”

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Nurses care for baby orangutan

Think you’ve cared for some challenging patients? These nurses took care of an endangered ape.

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Scrubs fashion tips for the curvy nurse

Scrubs fashion tips for the curvy nurse

Having a great look and style is about making the most of your body shape and forgetting about your size. It’s all about accentuating your best assets and disguising your flaws.

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