Petra's List

I've been getting a lot of inquires about a blog I posted last year, so I thought that it was a good idea to repost to for more to see. Take a look:

 

Are you a fan of jewelry? Kendra Scott to drop a name. Petra's list sells high quality jewelry for less. It is also something you have to sign up for, so you will be part of a club, but only receive e-mails about the jewlery and nothing else. If you would like to receive e-mails to purchase the best of the best for cheap, e-mail me and I will give you her e-mail to sign up! It is worth the weekly e-mail!

Automotive

Save fresh paint jobs by removing lint, dirt, insects or hair Ultra fine tip enables particles to be gently lifted from wet paint. Easily cleaned, stainless steel instrument Light spring force for delicate work. Save the time, costs and hassles of repainting!

Summer Gear

As the summer approaches so does the inevitable need for tweezers. Outdoor activities like camping, hiking, building, working with our hands, ect. Splinters are everywhere and so are tics. Be careful and also stay prepared. A tweezer can be helpful in many situations and can also make fun little gifts!

Slant Vs Point

Slant-Tip Tweezers. Yes, the classic slant-tip is considered a staple. Its shape is said to be ideal for tweezing brows as the edge can easily grab hairs. However, the Point-Tip can be used for more precise plucking. This style can even be used to apply false lashes. Why not go for precision?

Tweezer History

Tweezers as we know them today serve many practical functions, like plucking one’s eyebrows, removing a splinter from the skin, reparing a watch, cooking or performing delicate surgical operations. They can also be used to manipulate mechanical parts and generally handle any object too small for the human hand to comfortably grab.

This handy invention dates back to pre-Dynastic Egypt and was probably used for beading and other delicate tasks. According to Wikipedia, drawings of Egyptian craftsmen have been discovered that depict the use of a double-bow, tweezer-like tool used to grip pots and hold them over ovens. By 3000 B.C., tweezers were used in Mesopotamia and India. Evidence shows that the Romans also used them.

Check out this site for pictures and more information: http://www.tweezermania.com/the-history-of-tweezers.html

Painless removal

There are many ways to pluck your brows, but why use chemicals, heat or strenuous effort. With the efficiency of the pin point of Uncle Bill's Original Sliver Grippers it makes it easy to grip the hair (or sliver/tick/etc). For hair removal simply grip the hair and then with the pointer finger of your other hand press down on the surround skin. This will also lessen redness as well as the pull/pain that can come with tweezing.

17 Genius Tech Gadgets of 2018

Tweezers will never go out of style. The first documented one was around since B.C.! But what is the wave of the future? Check these out:

https://www.stateofgadgets.com/articles/17-genius-tech-gadgets-already-selling-out-in-2018-lp1/?voluumdata=deprecated&eda=deprecated&cep=1WAzwUB8deLJiyfwKwnFt-wSRqgUAZKsvdUaJdy6mat6ykQQk-ELLHN3TffdzfttST1gXM1w_Ehfcdp4msG55NaKXRlJpdVDhw4VHJEzKgakRoQ_oeTovvtJCt4lYv0MZiO7Mc8WV4QExVLUzG310tRg6unTDpGzkRG5euI6ox-Ch-QVIeqwPTOhYo-LKDZD-oZpaqNS3h0CFIsn3U3FLXKmbk_x30943iw0CtpvXl-ub9DcOhuMtzL-FiuKMeWM32mTb1bGmuyUY9mpuobhblxe1qnSyPREuBstPjXtOmcXkoCdXaa-g92RPnus-LRfEs5kyCkzdhlIgeDL1EYqwV4zEW3kfCvOr9r45t6s7yatLaBOWOskMybXAT72xtA4rqlYgTglnnk53hD_DvTFyOXzgB0eVXHxiixCEJkJa_9Q-JzspFuGhk_Hyae9Cl2RBYp1EMi8L4yOpgqzuUs14moO41nmkWfx6uhi3E9dvZanQOHrLgJuZXlJQQ1-cha6SvsKeTiLWNPx7gMEhGUVXCWQ40V3NjMKyzvymvpuHBMqazcMytlT0Qq-MPJ8Wcid5k4NGlJCtJRWHqXi92caOHTs8nnbUlmcizdDK_pTTk1We87FRPcFdFNVDFuMZ538CQDtBPLBLHU2X4UaUwOVjqxKkdpPeSEY_H3huEFUX_Yaw2WLXw_dsNo6AOwVDsNc5NDH7lmgYNLTIHL7IG7xnusFYYep2NWvGGEORcFFJurkMT3z1-h_Veq0vCYNtBQzxCRHZaF-s6CnLZ1sm98E-1D32_Voio3J_nipiCU4b5WPj0IbapwG9UwX6LsJDfnp8cMyYSpxi5xz5QKlgRiLQc1ZatZdmY9jM6pFC3vLItHcdMvYDUIcO90jB52lQqp_yJmoNZWjxtojDTPAR3Q8BjDHMpBbJAsFRZ86zIgQ5KgRIRJZoXW7w0CVd7TRFo_Ynv6ErnyiF8mNrKc2Dq5_OQ&campaign=1123362931&content=265455953744&keyword=tech%20gadgets&adgroup=51634933577&matchtype=b&gclid=CjwKCAjwt5DXBRAtEiwAa3vyEg_1zKWQq89J0FQGDqTOzkwoAI8Jx1uzHUyP0SzUTgXzSi5RcSQGwBoCXawQAvD_BwE

 

How to Get Perfect Brows

This video will show you how to shape your eyebrows perfectly. They don't use our tweezers (and you will see how many times they go to the same spot which won't be a problem with ours!) Hopefully this video is helpful!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7qeHnVVpaU

Sports Eye Safety Month

Tens of thousands of sports and recreation-related eye injuries occur each year. The good news is that 90 percent of serious eye injuries are preventable through use of appropriate protective eyeware.  The risk of eye injury can vary depending on the activity. Make sure the level of eye protection you or others in your family use is appropriate for the type of activity. Regular eyeglasses do not offer proper eye protection.

For more information visit www.aap.org/eye health or call 415.561.8534

There are many polls going on on whether professional athletes should be required to wear eye protection? What do you think?

Neurodiagnostic Week April 15-21

Double post this week!

As they say “because your brain matters!”

Mission of Neurodiagnostic Week

  • Honor and thank neurodiagnostic professionals for their contributions
  • Demonstrate the value of neurodiagnostic technologists in all healthcare settings
  • Promote neurodiagnostic in the workplace and the community
  • Increase awareness of neurological issues in all environments
  • Educate and encourage prospective students about career opportunities and growth of the profession

For more information go to www.aset.org or contact: ASET – info@aset.org

April Awareness April 9-13

I thought that I would come back to the awareness month like I did the past two months here and there. I find them so interesting and with Tweezers being a small part of the health industry with our many doctor customers and the part they play removing ticks (lime disease) I wanted to give back.

Last week was Cancer Registrars Week (National). Since this post someone did not get published I felt that it was still important to post so people knew about options.

A cancer registry is a systematic collection of data about cancer and tumor diseases. The data are collected by Cancer Registrars. Cancer Registrars capture a complete summary of patient history, diagnosis, treatment, and status for every cancer patient in the United States, and other countries. The median annual Tumor Registrar salary is $50,183, as of January 30, 2018, with a range usually between $45,429-$55,972, however this can vary widely depending on a variety of factors. To learn more on how to take part you can visit their website at www.ncra-usa.org/ or contact: Peggy Meehan -- pmeehan@ncra-usa.org

March Madness

March Madness is upon us. Do you have a favorite team? If you send me an e-mail before the final four and have picked the winning team you will get a free tweezer! Happy playing!

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March Awareness

Spending last month looking into Heart Health Awareness month, I thought I would extend into March. This month I found many different awareness going on. Here is a list with contact information if you want to learn more. Some are just a week long and others longer. Take a look. Sometimes knowing what is out there can help others or help us realize just how lucky it is when you do have your health!

March 1–31

Athletic Training Month (National)

National Athletic Trainers’ Association
214.637.6282
www.nata.org
Contact: Ellen Satlof (ellensatlof@verizon.net)

 

March 1–31

Brain Injury Awareness Month

Brain Injury Association of America
www.biausa.org
Contact: Communications Department (communications@biausa.org)

 

March 1–31

Child Life Month

Association of Child Life Professionals

571.483.4500
www.childlife.org
Contact: Marketing and Communications (communications@childlife.org)

 

March 1–31

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Prevent Cancer Foundation
800.227.2732
www.preventcancer.org
Contact: pcf@preventcancer.org

 

March 1–31

Kidney Month (National)

National Kidney Foundation (NKF)
212.889.2210
www.kidney.org

 

March 1–31

MS Education and Awareness Month (National)

Multiple Sclerosis Foundation
888.MS.FOCUS (673.6287)
msfocus.org
Contact: MS Focus: Multiple Sclerosis Foundation (awareness@msfocus.org)

 

March 1–31

Nutrition Month (National)

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
www.eatright.org
www.eatrightpro.org
Contact: nnm@eatright.org

 

March 1–31

Save Your Vision Month

American Optometric Association (AOA)
314.983.4263
www.aoa.org
Contact: Susan Thomas (slthomas@aoa.org)

 

March 1–31

Workplace Eye Wellness Month

American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
415.561.8534
www.aao.org/eye-health
Contact: Public Relations

 

March 1

Baby Sleep Day

The Pediatric Sleep Council
267.571.5219
www.babysleep.com/babysleepday
Contact: Dr. Erin Leichman or Dr. Jodi Mindell

 

March 1–7

Bone Marrow Failure Awareness Week

Aplastic Anemia and MDS International Foundation
301.279.7202
www.aamds.org
Contact: Barbara Holzer (holzer@aamds.org)

 

March 3

Birth Defects Day (World)

March of Dimes
www.marchforbabies.org
www.nacersano.org

 

March 4–10

Dental Assistants Recognition Week

American Dental Assistants Association
877.874.3785
www.adaausa.org
Contact: Publications Department publications@adaausa.org

 

March 8

Kidney Day (World)

The National Kidney Foundation (NKF)
212.889.2210
www.kidney.org

 

March 11–17

Patient Safety Awareness Week

National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF)
617.391.9906
www.unitedforpatientsafety.org
Contact: Sara Valentin svalentin@npsf.org

 

March 11–17

Pulmonary Rehabilitation Week (National)

American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
312.321.5146
www.aacvpr.org

 

March 12–18

Brain Awareness Week

The Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives
212.401.1689
www.dana.org/baw
Contact: Brain Awareness Week Campaign Headquarters (bawinfo@dana.org)

Health Awareness Month Part 4

As this year is set off to a fast start, I thought that I would look a head a bit. That a look at this article I found about mental health and how we can help others and ourselves.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), mental health disorders affect nearly a quarter of all adults. These mental health disorders can include depression, anxiety, stress, and other psychological disorders. With May marking Mental Health Awareness month, it is important to take a look at some of the signs employees with mental health could potentially be displaying and some things you can do as an employer to offer help and relief.

Some symptoms to look out for include:

  • Reduced focus
  • Low productivity
  • Reduced cognitive abilities
  • Poor physical well being

Poor employee mental health costs the US economy nearly $226 billion each year in lost revenue. As an employer, we not only want to improve the bottom line, but want to ensure the well being and morale of our employees is optimal. So, what are some things employers can do to help with mental health?

  • Organize a walk/run for mental health awareness
  • Host a mental health screening or other educational event
  • Develop an employee assistance program (EAP) – Offer counseling and referral services for mental health and other issues customized on the needs of your employees
  • Encourage physical activity engagement – exercise can help decrease some symptoms. Consider a company sports team, walking meetings, or offering gym memberships
  • Conduct surveys and ask about work stressors. The findings may help you implement further training or workplace changes to support your employees.

More mental health awareness stats, according to statistics reported by the Huffington Post:

  • 300 million people suffer from depression globally
  • 56% of people diagnosed with a mental health issue doesn’t receive treatment
  • 25% of people living with a mental health issue feel shamed or judged because of it

Educate your employees about mental health awareness and take the proper steps to help any employees with symptoms – they don’t have to suffer alone!