Health & Wellbeing

Sunshine · Sunshine

Benefits of Slippery Elm Slippery elm is a demulcent, emollient, expectorant, and diuretic. Demulcent means that it is soothing, softening, buffering, and has poison-drawing qualities. This herb has a number of health benefits. It helps to neutralise stomach acids, boost the adrenal gland...

Cruising Granny · Cruising Granny

I realise this varies from person to person, but how do you all cope with back issues? The severity will vary, as will the way you manage it. What makes the back pain worse and better? I have several issues - disc degeneration which varies from disc to disc through most of my spine. I have arthritis a...

Vic41 · Vic41

This is Dorothy Dix's "Dictates for a Happy Life" ; http://library.apsu.edu/dix/happy.htm

ibbo · ibbo

For any G/N's who maybe interested in finding out a bit of information about OLE.I found this web site quite newsy.www.olea.com.au.Cheers.Ibbo.

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

So a few weeks ago I'm sitting with my GP who was giving me weird looks probably because of my head wear, but hey if Arabs can wear a tea towel on their head whats wrong with a custom tinfoil beanie... I digress the topic is arthritis and the fact that because of all the other mind altering drugs I'm on I can't...

Firefly · Firefly

Received this in an email this morning, worth a try. THIS DOES WORK !!!! VICKS VAPORUB - INTERESTING..................... During a lecture on Essential Oils, they told us how the foot soles can absorb oils. Their example: Put garlic on your feet and within 20 minutes you can 'taste' it. Some of us ha...

Valerie · Valerie

Hi everyone!! I am a 56 yr old mother and wife, with children who have grown up. I do have grandchildren but I don't see them. My husband works full-time, plus he tends to only speak when spoken too. My parents are not alive, my relatives are in England and right now, I have not got one friend. I have a good li...

Gary and Kerry · Gary and Kerry

Today marks 4 weeks since I had a cigarette. Have tried previously without any luck so this time I set myself a goal. $100 per week into the new caravan kitty. geez I miss them.

Ma · Ma

Somewhere on the forum, I think it was Zina, said something about mozzies and midgies biting and that Vitamin B was a bit of a deterent. I am here to tell you .......YEE Ha...........Vitamin B works. I am the mozzies favourite meal and after taking two Cenovis Megga B's every morning, here I am in Townsv...

twobob · twobob

The following came to my attention about 'Genetically Modified Food'. If you wish to be able to decide whether to eat it or not, then post a short note to that effect to the link below. We all have a right to know what we are eating, but under our current laws most GE ingredients are exempt from labelling. L...

PeterInSa · PeterInSa

Some years ago I came across Olive Leaf Extract and found that amongst other things, it gets rid of mouth ulcers. So much so that 2 friends who suffered with mouth ulcers for years got rid of them. I am not saying it was a long term fix it may be that they had to have a top up of OLE every now and then. OLE also is g...

kenglenn11 · kenglenn11

There is a form on the DVA Website called Medilist & Health Record. This form enables you and/or your GP/Pharmacist to enter & print all of the medications that you are taking as well as brief overview of your health. It is a very handy form to have in your vehicle whilst travelling, or when you h...

Dawn · Dawn

Can anyone explain to me what our parents did for their TSH levels and the like? Overactive or underactive thyroids? I have been racking my brains at all these medications they seem to want us to take for our health and it only struck me - "What did my Mum take?" Nothing as far as I know- just wha...

Vic41 · Vic41

http://iceh.uws.edu.au/fact_sheets/FS_hookworm.html

Cinnamon · Cinnamon

I just had this email sent to me and thought it quite interesting. Subject: Get rid of flies w/zip lock bags WE KNOW THAT THIS REALLY WORKS.......TRY IT. We went with some out of town friends to Sweety Pies on Sunday for breakfast, and we sat in the enclosed patio section beside the house. We happened to n...

Basil Faulty · Basil Faulty

The real reason you are not supposed to use tap water is that fresh tapwater has chlorine in it and if, like me, you fill your machine just before retiring for the evening the first thing to evaporate out of the water is the chlorine. Some people have had nasty turns from chlorine actually poisoning them...

Dawn · Dawn

I have a problem most nights - no matter how tired or worn out I am - as soon as my head hite the pillow- its bells whistles eyes wide open! We are not on the road yet but when we were in 2003/2004 for a whole year it was the same. I have got these natural tablets called Valerian and they seem to be working I only ta...

Cruising Granny · Cruising Granny

If you have on-going health issues, and are planning to travel a long way from home, for a long time, take a medical report with you. Set up a "file" containing a list of health issues and all medications, the most recent medical image reports and a list of all previous surgery. My doctor set...

Dawn · Dawn

Hi all you very happy GNs - was just wondering as we intend to be on the road fulltime after retiring August 2010, I believe to qualify for a health care card for medications one has to be at least getting $1.00 from centerlink payments at least. Does anyone know of this situation, we will be supporting ou...

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	slippery elm (Preview) Benefits of Slippery Elm Slippery elm is a demulcent, emollient, expectorant, and diuretic. Demulcent means that it is soothing, softening, buffering, and has poison-drawing qualities. This herb has a number of health benefits. It helps to neutralise stomach acids, boost the adrenal gland...	Sunshine	8	2541	08:21 PM May 2, 2011 by Romy5152
	BACK PROBLEMS ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I realise this varies from person to person, but how do you all cope with back issues? The severity will vary, as will the way you manage it. What makes the back pain worse and better? I have several issues - disc degeneration which varies from disc to disc through most of my spine. I have arthritis a...	Cruising Granny	31	4841	07:45 AM Oct 31, 2010 by petengail
	Dorothy Dix's "Dictates For A Happy Life" (Preview) This is Dorothy Dix's "Dictates for a Happy Life" ; http://library.apsu.edu/dix/happy.htm	Vic41	2	3141	08:01 PM Jan 7, 2010 by Vic41
	Olive leaf Extract.OLE. (Preview) For any G/N's who maybe interested in finding out a bit of information about OLE.I found this web site quite newsy.www.olea.com.au.Cheers.Ibbo.	ibbo	7	1454	10:52 PM Jan 14, 2010 by twobob
	Ginger - miracal cure for arthritis (Preview) So a few weeks ago I'm sitting with my GP who was giving me weird looks probably because of my head wear, but hey if Arabs can wear a tea towel on their head whats wrong with a custom tinfoil beanie... I digress the topic is arthritis and the fact that because of all the other mind altering drugs I'm on I can't...	Basil Faulty	10	4544	02:19 PM Jan 9, 2010 by JRH
	Vicks Vapor Rub (Preview) Received this in an email this morning, worth a try. THIS DOES WORK !!!! VICKS VAPORUB - INTERESTING..................... During a lecture on Essential Oils, they told us how the foot soles can absorb oils. Their example: Put garlic on your feet and within 20 minutes you can 'taste' it. Some of us ha...	Firefly	12	2942	10:04 PM Apr 2, 2010 by Firefly
	Feeling Alone. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi everyone!! I am a 56 yr old mother and wife, with children who have grown up. I do have grandchildren but I don't see them. My husband works full-time, plus he tends to only speak when spoken too. My parents are not alive, my relatives are in England and right now, I have not got one friend. I have a good li...	Valerie	49	4067	12:27 PM Jan 24, 2010 by dave06
	A milestone (Preview) Today marks 4 weeks since I had a cigarette. Have tried previously without any luck so this time I set myself a goal. $100 per week into the new caravan kitty. geez I miss them.	Gary and Kerry	22	1528	07:03 PM Jan 9, 2010 by dave06
	VITAMIN B (Preview) Somewhere on the forum, I think it was Zina, said something about mozzies and midgies biting and that Vitamin B was a bit of a deterent. I am here to tell you .......YEE Ha...........Vitamin B works. I am the mozzies favourite meal and after taking two Cenovis Megga B's every morning, here I am in Townsv...	Ma	11	1670	07:29 PM Mar 3, 2011 by Sharron8888
	You are what you eat (Preview) The following came to my attention about 'Genetically Modified Food'. If you wish to be able to decide whether to eat it or not, then post a short note to that effect to the link below. We all have a right to know what we are eating, but under our current laws most GE ingredients are exempt from labelling. L...	twobob	20	2561	04:42 PM Jan 14, 2010 by Cruising Granny
	Olive Leaf Extract its great for...... (Preview) Some years ago I came across Olive Leaf Extract and found that amongst other things, it gets rid of mouth ulcers. So much so that 2 friends who suffered with mouth ulcers for years got rid of them. I am not saying it was a long term fix it may be that they had to have a top up of OLE every now and then. OLE also is g...	PeterInSa	9	3570	11:31 AM Dec 11, 2009 by ibbo
	MediList and Health Record (Preview) There is a form on the DVA Website called Medilist & Health Record. This form enables you and/or your GP/Pharmacist to enter & print all of the medications that you are taking as well as brief overview of your health. It is a very handy form to have in your vehicle whilst travelling, or when you h...	kenglenn11	3	1734	09:00 PM Nov 3, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	In Olden Days? (Preview) Can anyone explain to me what our parents did for their TSH levels and the like? Overactive or underactive thyroids? I have been racking my brains at all these medications they seem to want us to take for our health and it only struck me - "What did my Mum take?" Nothing as far as I know- just wha...	Dawn	6	2180	11:29 AM Nov 23, 2009 by ElBe
	Hook Worm in Norther Australia - You and Your Pets (Preview) http://iceh.uws.edu.au/fact_sheets/FS_hookworm.html	Vic41	2	1391	10:34 PM Sep 4, 2009 by Vic41
	point of interest (Preview) I just had this email sent to me and thought it quite interesting. Subject: Get rid of flies w/zip lock bags WE KNOW THAT THIS REALLY WORKS.......TRY IT. We went with some out of town friends to Sweety Pies on Sunday for breakfast, and we sat in the enclosed patio section beside the house. We happened to n...	Cinnamon	10	1482	08:47 PM Sep 23, 2010 by stunshaz
	Don't use tap water in CPAP machines (Preview) The real reason you are not supposed to use tap water is that fresh tapwater has chlorine in it and if, like me, you fill your machine just before retiring for the evening the first thing to evaporate out of the water is the chlorine. Some people have had nasty turns from chlorine actually poisoning them...	Basil Faulty	8	5707	08:52 AM May 14, 2011 by Romy5152
	Can't get to sleep (Preview) I have a problem most nights - no matter how tired or worn out I am - as soon as my head hite the pillow- its bells whistles eyes wide open! We are not on the road yet but when we were in 2003/2004 for a whole year it was the same. I have got these natural tablets called Valerian and they seem to be working I only ta...	Dawn	27	1960	11:10 PM Nov 30, 2009 by Cruising Granny
	Travelling with health issues (Preview) If you have on-going health issues, and are planning to travel a long way from home, for a long time, take a medical report with you. Set up a "file" containing a list of health issues and all medications, the most recent medical image reports and a list of all previous surgery. My doctor set...	Cruising Granny	5	1616	03:49 PM Mar 7, 2011 by Cruising Granny
	Qualifying for Health Care Card (Preview) Hi all you very happy GNs - was just wondering as we intend to be on the road fulltime after retiring August 2010, I believe to qualify for a health care card for medications one has to be at least getting $1.00 from centerlink payments at least. Does anyone know of this situation, we will be supporting ou...	Dawn	13	1831	08:20 PM Aug 29, 2009 by Peter_n_Margaret
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