Health & Wellbeing

Cruising Granny · Cruising Granny

Well girls and boys, the ear has been excised and repaired, and the local anaesthetic is just wearing off. OUCH!!! She'll be right. The crook bit was sliced off, and the skilled surgeon used a flap of skin from the back of my ear and folded over as a skin graft. I have a lot of dressing on it, and a pressure...

Vic · Vic

This has been around before, but sometimes we need reminding; "If good is what you're looking for, good is what you'll find." Written By Regina Brett, 90 years old, of The Plain Dealer, Cleveland, Ohio "To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons life taught me. It is the m...

Vic · Vic

WATER #1.75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. (Likely applies to half the world population) #2. In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is mistaken for hunger. #3. Even MILD dehydration will slow down one's metabolism as 3%. #4. One glass of water will shut down midnight...

milo · milo

any one have one of those days, you just feel like Blehh..

just feel latharging and such at the moment, felt like sleeping all day.. it doesnt happen very often but once in a while i feel like this, i suppose the stupid muggy humid wierd weather we've been having latley doesnt help ei...

Cruising Granny · Cruising Granny

Useful info that may help someone. Aa tablespoon of "real lemon" (the concentrate in a bottle) in a glass of water every morning. What can it hurt? Lemon (Citrus) is a miraculous product to kill cancer cells. It is 10,000 times stronger than chemotherapy. Why do we not know about that? Bec...

Vic · Vic

http://lachicaorganica.wordpress.com/2011/03/01/miracle-drink-carrot-beetroot-and-apple/

Happywanderer · Happywanderer

I'm using the Efudix cream on my sunspots on face and hands as prescribed by my doctor. Been just on 3 weeks of a 4 week program. A couple of the spots bleed without warning. I can wake up with blood pouring off the end of my nose or just splashing water on my face, look up and a spot is bleeding. Also a couple on...

lilly31 · lilly31

My B.P has been erattic for ages but last few weeks it been right off doctor ready to put me in to hospital for few days ... Any one else have this problem ...I have to take my BP 3 time a a day for doctor to see what doing ,,this is last two days Yesterday morning ...174/107..... midday...178/109 .....

Beth54 · Beth54

This came to me as a joke but I thought I'd add it to the Health & Wellbeing section.... At my recent assault trial, I offered a plea of "Guilty with an explanation." The judge asked me what my explanation was, so I told my story. "Your Honor," I said, &quo...

jimbo · jimbo

Two years ago I had a prostrate Cancer blood test PSA was 6.5 ..T was told to have a Biopsy which was more painful than Child Birth LOL..Which showed I have a little Cancer......I was a little put off..But was again told by a learned friend To go and get stuck into Asparagus shoots and ends Mashed u...

Helena · Helena

Just thought I would let you know had good news today from my surgeon who operated on my hand two and a half months ago I don't have to have it strapped up anymore and the swelling should go down in another three months also the soreness should wear off over the course of the next three months and I should get...

Sheba · Sheba

My friends' Husband [and her of course,] moved into a Unit near the hospital yesterday, exactly 1 month after the Transplant. Everyone at the Hospital are very pleased with his progress. I might get home sooner than I thought at this rate. Cheers, Sheba.

lincris · lincris

Hi to all you fellow travellers out there Have any of you had to have a mammogram on the road. I have found it difficult as they wanted an address but I tried to explain to them that I live in a caravan and move around. So if any of you have had similar experiences or how to get around it I would love to know thank...

sarnjoe · sarnjoe

We have been on the road for about 5 months , but unfortunately i have developed Left Ventrical heart failure so have had to stay put until i can see a heart specialist in a few weeks . I am currently on medication that seems to be helping a lot . But we are worried that our wonderful grey nomad days may be over...

Vic · Vic

I have put this under health as it is associated with Beyond Blue and those struggling with life in one way or the other. Anyone can read the information etc without joining a shed or the website so good for both men and women to read, see; http://www.theshedonline.org.au/

Sheba · Sheba

My friends' husband took a turn for the better today. Drs. and Dietician at RBH Brisbane, are amazed at how "Fit" he is for such a sick person. [He's just had a Bone-marrow Transplant.] They are now doing a Study on him, and are talking about starting other patients on the diet Regime he w...

animalcarer · animalcarer

Was hoping to fly down to melbourne to visit grandson for the first time. Finances have been tight, now in a position to go, now there has been a big bust up between my sonand his partner/ She is 10 years older than him and is still married, he was begging her to get a divorce, and she came up with some lame e...

aussiebrims · aussiebrims

Our private coverage with MBF has been taken over by BUPA, which made me call to check out our coverage. The question came up regarding ambulance cover. As we are traveling full time, not in our home state, we really do not have very good coverage. We are limited as to which ambulance company we can cal...

sheeds · sheeds

Having a laugh is often good medicine. Agree? Bought myself a present for the festive season / New year. I've combined the two because I'm a slow reader so I'll start late December 2011 and finish january 2012, or so I thought. It got me in and I couldn't put it down - no good for those who can't sleep! TITLE...

Helena · Helena

Wishing all a Merry Christmas especially those that are not well hope we all have better health in the New Year and are able to get back on the road again. Take care all and enjoy your Christmas wherever you are. Helena.

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	Ear it is! (Preview) Well girls and boys, the ear has been excised and repaired, and the local anaesthetic is just wearing off. OUCH!!! She'll be right. The crook bit was sliced off, and the skilled surgeon used a flap of skin from the back of my ear and folded over as a skin graft. I have a lot of dressing on it, and a pressure...	Cruising Granny	27	1568	04:14 AM Apr 5, 2012 by Happywanderer
	If good is what you're looking for, good is what you'll find..... (Preview) This has been around before, but sometimes we need reminding; "If good is what you're looking for, good is what you'll find." Written By Regina Brett, 90 years old, of The Plain Dealer, Cleveland, Ohio "To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons life taught me. It is the m...	Vic	7	1128	09:15 PM Apr 3, 2012 by Clyde Camel
	Coke or Water ????? (Preview) WATER #1.75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. (Likely applies to half the world population) #2. In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is mistaken for hunger. #3. Even MILD dehydration will slow down one's metabolism as 3%. #4. One glass of water will shut down midnight...	Vic	27	2090	08:03 PM Sep 17, 2012 by tcp99
	off day (Preview) any one have one of those days, you just feel like Blehh.. just feel latharging and such at the moment, felt like sleeping all day.. it doesnt happen very often but once in a while i feel like this, i suppose the stupid muggy humid wierd weather we've been having latley doesnt help ei...	milo	12	1191	04:38 AM Mar 5, 2012 by Happywanderer
	BENEFITS OF LEMON (Preview) Useful info that may help someone. Aa tablespoon of "real lemon" (the concentrate in a bottle) in a glass of water every morning. What can it hurt? Lemon (Citrus) is a miraculous product to kill cancer cells. It is 10,000 times stronger than chemotherapy. Why do we not know about that? Bec...	Cruising Granny	1	1059	08:53 PM Mar 5, 2012 by Elle on Wheels
	Miracle Drink For Cancer Prevention and Healing ? Carrot, Apple & Beetroot... (Preview) http://lachicaorganica.wordpress.com/2011/03/01/miracle-drink-carrot-beetroot-and-apple/	Vic	20	3595	01:58 AM Apr 21, 2012 by 03_troopy
	Efudix cream ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I'm using the Efudix cream on my sunspots on face and hands as prescribed by my doctor. Been just on 3 weeks of a 4 week program. A couple of the spots bleed without warning. I can wake up with blood pouring off the end of my nose or just splashing water on my face, look up and a spot is bleeding. Also a couple on...	Happywanderer	57	16824	05:36 AM Jun 21, 2013 by Gerty Dancer
	B.P (Preview) My B.P has been erattic for ages but last few weeks it been right off doctor ready to put me in to hospital for few days ... Any one else have this problem ...I have to take my BP 3 time a a day for doctor to see what doing ,,this is last two days Yesterday morning ...174/107..... midday...178/109 .....	lilly31	20	1441	12:09 AM Mar 19, 2012 by Cruising Granny
	Mamogram hell (Preview) This came to me as a joke but I thought I'd add it to the Health & Wellbeing section.... At my recent assault trial, I offered a plea of "Guilty with an explanation." The judge asked me what my explanation was, so I told my story. "Your Honor," I said, &quo...	Beth54	25	1674	10:15 PM May 11, 2012 by Beth54
	Asparagus! (Preview) Two years ago I had a prostrate Cancer blood test PSA was 6.5 ..T was told to have a Biopsy which was more painful than Child Birth LOL..Which showed I have a little Cancer......I was a little put off..But was again told by a learned friend To go and get stuck into Asparagus shoots and ends Mashed u...	jimbo	5	1615	06:52 AM Feb 22, 2012 by golivers travels
	surgeon (Preview) Just thought I would let you know had good news today from my surgeon who operated on my hand two and a half months ago I don't have to have it strapped up anymore and the swelling should go down in another three months also the soreness should wear off over the course of the next three months and I should get...	Helena	6	1501	02:55 PM Feb 11, 2012 by Helena
	Another Up-date. (Preview) My friends' Husband [and her of course,] moved into a Unit near the hospital yesterday, exactly 1 month after the Transplant. Everyone at the Hospital are very pleased with his progress. I might get home sooner than I thought at this rate. Cheers, Sheba.	Sheba	6	1305	07:41 AM Feb 11, 2012 by Elle on Wheels
	Mammograms (Preview) Hi to all you fellow travellers out there Have any of you had to have a mammogram on the road. I have found it difficult as they wanted an address but I tried to explain to them that I live in a caravan and move around. So if any of you have had similar experiences or how to get around it I would love to know thank...	lincris	9	1806	07:44 AM Feb 24, 2012 by Cruising Granny
	Left Ventrical Heart Failure (Preview) We have been on the road for about 5 months , but unfortunately i have developed Left Ventrical heart failure so have had to stay put until i can see a heart specialist in a few weeks . I am currently on medication that seems to be helping a lot . But we are worried that our wonderful grey nomad days may be over...	sarnjoe	3	2041	11:53 PM Feb 7, 2012 by animalcarer
	Mens Shed Locations etc (Preview) I have put this under health as it is associated with Beyond Blue and those struggling with life in one way or the other. Anyone can read the information etc without joining a shed or the website so good for both men and women to read, see; http://www.theshedonline.org.au/	Vic	8	1189	08:36 AM Mar 9, 2012 by Vic
	Up-date. (Preview) My friends' husband took a turn for the better today. Drs. and Dietician at RBH Brisbane, are amazed at how "Fit" he is for such a sick person. [He's just had a Bone-marrow Transplant.] They are now doing a Study on him, and are talking about starting other patients on the diet Regime he w...	Sheba	3	1005	06:44 AM Jan 28, 2012 by Happywanderer
	Devastation again (Preview) Was hoping to fly down to melbourne to visit grandson for the first time. Finances have been tight, now in a position to go, now there has been a big bust up between my sonand his partner/ She is 10 years older than him and is still married, he was begging her to get a divorce, and she came up with some lame e...	animalcarer	16	1788	06:20 AM Feb 6, 2012 by animalcarer
	Ambulance Cover (Preview) Our private coverage with MBF has been taken over by BUPA, which made me call to check out our coverage. The question came up regarding ambulance cover. As we are traveling full time, not in our home state, we really do not have very good coverage. We are limited as to which ambulance company we can cal...	aussiebrims	10	2860	08:27 AM Jan 31, 2012 by Cruising Granny
	Reading for a laugh. (Preview) Having a laugh is often good medicine. Agree? Bought myself a present for the festive season / New year. I've combined the two because I'm a slow reader so I'll start late December 2011 and finish january 2012, or so I thought. It got me in and I couldn't put it down - no good for those who can't sleep! TITLE...	sheeds	6	1123	06:21 PM Feb 1, 2012 by Beth54
	wishing (Preview) Wishing all a Merry Christmas especially those that are not well hope we all have better health in the New Year and are able to get back on the road again. Take care all and enjoy your Christmas wherever you are. Helena.	Helena	1	877	06:01 AM Dec 24, 2011 by milo
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