Article: Each drop should be the size of one-half to one grain of rice. Work your way up from a small drop to a larger drop over several days to several weeks, especially if you have never ingested cannabis before. It takes the average person 3-5 weeks to ingest a full dose of Rick Simpson oil.  Some alternative health advocates believe that a dosage of Rick Simpson oil a day can ease chronic pain, depression and anxiety, or symptoms of long-term illnesses (like cancer or diabetes).  Put Rick Simpson oil under your tongue before swallowing for quicker absorption. Do not worry about getting high off of Rick Simpson oil. Although the oil is made from cannabis, its concentration is generally not strong enough for someone to get high off of it. Mix 1-2 drops of the Rick Simpson oil with a skin cream or medicinal salve and rub it on your skin. Apply the cream once a day.  Coconut oil mixes well with Rick Simpson oil. Taking Rick Simpson oil via a skin cream or salve results in the same theoretical benefits as ingesting it. Put between 1-3 drops into your favorite food spread and add it to your meal. If you dislike the ingesting of the oil but would prefer to take it orally, a dip or jam can mask the taste  Eating Rick Simpson oil with food provides the same benefits as ingesting it alone. You can also put Rick Simpson oil in a capsule and take it by pill if you would prefer. If you're applying the oil to a wound for its potential healing properties, apply a few drops of Rick Simpson oil to a gauze bandage. Keep the bandage tightly wound around the wound and change it every 3-4 days. Although Rick Simpson oil is said to alleviate some medical symptoms, it is not a cure-all nor is it an alternative to clinical treatment. Talk to your doctor before adding Rick Simpson oil to your treatment plan and continue to receive regular medical treatment once you begin taking it. If you have high blood pressure, for example, see a doctor alongside using alternative health treatments.
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Ingest 5-9 drop of Rick Simpson oil per day for its medicinal effects. Apply 1-2 drops of Rick Simpson oil to the skin via a cream or salve. Eat the Rick Simpson oil mixed in with food if you don't like the oil's taste. Drop Rick Simpson oil on bandages to treat wounds. Seek medical help alongside using Rick Simpson oil.
Article: Senior cats can have a difficult time getting around, which means that they may have trouble walking to their litter box. In addition, older cats can develop urinary tract problems that may make it challenging to get to the litter box in time. Placing litter boxes in the places where your cat spends most of her time will help prevent accidental urination or defecation. Litter boxes with low walls are easier for a senior cat to step into and out of. In addition to decreased mobility, your senior cat may also be losing her vision and hearing. Because of this, she may start to feel insecure in her ability to navigate her environment. By maintaining her consistent schedule of feeding and playtime, you can help her feel safer and more comfortable in her environment. Massaging your senior cat can help loosen her stiff muscles and joints and stimulate her blood circulation. In addition, massaging her can help her feel more connected to you—something that is very important to older cats. Also, massaging your senior cat gives you an opportunity to gently examine her all over and identify lumps and bumps that may require closer examination by your veterinarian.  Be gentle when you massage your cat. To massage your cat, make small circles with your fingers. Start behind her ears and slowly work your way down her neck. Continue to massage her down her back.  Make sure to avoid massaging areas that may be painful for your cat. With potentially stiff muscles and joints, your senior cat may not be able to groom herself as well as she used to. Be sure to use a soft brush when you brush her, since the skin of older cats is more sensitive than a younger cat’s skin.   Trim your senior cat’s nails if she will let you. Her nails may need to be trimmed more frequently (every few weeks) if she cannot use the scratching post as much as she used to. Trim her nails to just above the quick—the blood vessel that runs up the middle of her nail. Cat’s nails tend to curve under towards the foot pad when they grow too long, which would be very uncomfortable for your cat. Begin trimming her nails when you notice that she can no longer use the scratching post to prevent her nails from growing too long. Your senior cat has different nutritional needs than a younger cat. When she is 7 to 9 years old, begin transitioning her over to a senior cat diet from an adult maintenance diet. This will help ensure she receives the proper balance of nutrients.  Transition to the new diet over 5 days: day 1 (20% new diet, 80% old diet), day 2 (40% new diet, 60% old diet), day 3 (60% new diet, 40% old diet), day 4 (80% new diet, 20% old diet), day 5 (100% new diet).  Depending on your senior cat’s medical condition, she may also need dietary supplements (e.g., probiotics, fatty acids).  Consult with your veterinarian before making any changes to your cat’s diet. Your senior cat will definitely appreciate some extra padding when she sleeps. In addition to achy joints, your senior cat may have also lost some muscle mass that would make sleep very uncomfortable.
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Place multiple litter boxes throughout your home. Maintain a consistent, stress-free routine. Massage your senior cat. Groom your senior cat. Change your senior cat’s diet. Place additional bedding in your senior cat’s sleep area.