Monthly Archives: December 2011

So much going on at once!

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Hey  guys Good news! My blood tests were all clear, no diabetes!I’m gonna have to go back to the doctor though, just to see what these little ‘annoyances’ are, but other than that I’m good My skin has been a … Continue reading

2012 is coming …..

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Well, Christmas has come and gone and we are on the brink of a New Year. I must confess I have struggled this Christmas …. but the good news is that whilst I have STILL not lost any more weight … Continue reading

My first blog – vascular dementia

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Hi – I’m Catriona and part of the talkhealth team……I’ve had Deborah on my case since we started getting serious about our talkhealth blog to share with you my experiences of having an elderly parent in the advanced stages of … Continue reading

Happy New Year! The Best Twenty Seconds

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My favorite twenty seconds of all. The ten seconds just before midnight on New Year’s Eve. And the ten seconds right after that big ball drops. This is not ordinary time. These are not ordinary seconds. I find the rolling … Continue reading

Poem: I Need A Friend

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This poem is inspired by my stay-at-home-mom experience taking care of Marcie, from the time her eczema started at two weeks old till her first birthday. SAHM faces greater stress, being relatively isolated and bearing the full burden of childcare … Continue reading

BREAKING NEWS! & a very nice Christmas :)

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Hey guys! I have some (possibly) shocking news for you! But firstly, MERRY CHRISTMAS! I had a great day, which included a delicious Paleo-friendly Christmas dinner! The contents of this meal is in the previous blog post Anyway, on to … Continue reading

Mental health of acne sufferers needs more consideration

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New research by the University of Newcastle has suggested that the psychological welfare of acne patients should be given more consideration. Until now only those with clinically severe acne have been given priority but this study shows that the patients … Continue reading

Boosts For Tired Brains!

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Let’s face it by the time Christma Day comes and you have been juggling lists, fighting crowds and trying to remember who has gone veggie since last year your poor old little grey cells are full to bursting. So let … Continue reading

Dealing with Blepharitis

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Over the last few years I have suffered on and off with Blepharitis. Blepharitis is when the rims of the eyelids become inflamed. This can make your eyes red, irritated and itchy. Dandruff-like crusts can appear on your eyelashes. It … Continue reading

An On-line Chat with Mrs. Claus

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I couldn’t believe my luck when I received word that Mrs. Claus was willing to do an on-line chat with me.  (I had emailed the North Pole and inquired.)  So here is my brief but insightful conversation with Santa’s wife: … Continue reading