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Intro to me and coeliac disease

Posted on May 17, 2012

When you tell someone you’re a coeliac, you’re often met with a blank stare followed by questions such as  “is that got something to do with seals?”, “is that one of those funny religious cults?”, “excuse me?”. It’s when you … Continue reading →

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Stop the scraaaaatching!

Posted on May 15, 2012

These words will forever be ingrained in my mind! My nan would say this on a regular basis when I was a child. Although she meant it lovingly and said the scratching in a very exaggerated way, she even added … Continue reading →

Posted in Charlene's blog, eczema | 1 Comment

Dying Matters Awareness Week

Posted on May 14, 2012

The support we had when Mom was dying was second to none. The group of people who rallied round and made sure that Mom’s wishes were met, were angels to her and to us. Mom found it difficult to accept … Continue reading →

Posted in cancer, grief & bereavement, Lesley's blog | 2 Comments

Is it psychosomatic then?

Posted on May 12, 2012

Today is Fibromyalgia and M.E/CFS awareness day, the day when the people who live with and charities who support try to raise awareness and inform people about these conditions. M.E Association Uk Fibromyalgia FMA uk Today’s post is dedicated to … Continue reading →

Posted in Beth M's blog, fibromyalgia | 3 Comments

The juice detox…

Posted on May 11, 2012

This morning is the first day of my juice fasting. I started it last night just to have a taste of it, so I didn’t have dinner, and I’m kind of working with – I decided to do this perhaps … Continue reading →

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Lies, damned lies and statistics

Posted on May 9, 2012

We are always seeking ‘proof’ to guide our decisions, particularly when it comes to medical matters but that might be a mistake according to a new report. The largest comprehensive analysis of Clinicaltrials.gov finds that clinical trials are falling short … Continue reading →

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Be clear on cancer: what the NHS ads don’t say

Posted on May 9, 2012

Let me first be clear – I whole-heartedly support the NHS lung cancer campaign to know the signs and go to your doctor if you have a persistent cough. But ours won’t be the first you’ve read, or the last, to say … Continue reading →

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Change, Change, Change in the Change of Life

Posted on May 3, 2012

At some point as I was clumping my way through the Change of Life, I thought:  I really am changing. Not only physically but in some metaphysical way that for the life of the new me, I couldn’t pinpoint. Yet … Continue reading →

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It’s not all about suffering……….and imaginary conversations needs to be properly investigated

Posted on May 2, 2012

The admiral nurse pointed this out to me and it fits in so well with the person-centred approach to dementia. She was responding to my saying that S’s ‘conversations’ with the people she imagines are now quite often calm and … Continue reading →

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Tea and sympathy

Posted on April 28, 2012

I’m a great fan of the cup of tea. My favourite is Earl Grey made with tea leaves and beaming with bergamot. I don’t like it particularly strong. I take a little milk, but not sugar. I vividly remember my … Continue reading →

Posted in cancer, general health, grief & bereavement, Lesley's blog | 2 Comments