Health & Wellbeing

Gundog · Gundog

I have an increase in pain levels in my hands, more so the right one. I'm taking Fish Oil, Tumeric, Glucosime and Osteo Panadol (prescribed) tried one of the Pain Away sprays work for a short time but stinks I'm now tryiing Voltarin. Any hints or ideas for me ?

Wannabe nomad · Wannabe nomad

FYI I've recently read a very well researched book on things you can do to decrease your chances of developing cognitive decline and dementia. Although it was directed towards 50yrs olds I thought it wouldn't hurt to apply them to myself anyway. There were quite a few things you can do like the usual he...

dorian · dorian

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/96IAAOSwNFphr6w9/s-l1600.jpg

dorian · dorian

https://edition.cnn.com/2023/04/10/health/weight-loss-older-adults-wellness/index.htmlA

dorian · dorian

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-23/qld-stinging-tree-gympie-gympie-far-north-queensland/102125176Naomi Lewis has given birth to four children, but nothing prepared her for the excr...

dorian · dorian

https://edition.cnn.com/2023/01/12/health/reversing-aging-scn-wellness/index.htmlIn Boston labs, old, blind mice have regained their eyesight, developed smarter, younger brains and built healthier muscle and kidney tiss...

shakey55 · shakey55

Naturopathy is becoming more prevalent today than ever. Having had a good experience with one I thought Id share this. There are many others available, but just putting this one out there. https://melaniejane.com.au/

dorian · dorian

Two local practices have stopped bulk billing some months ago. Is this the trend now? The changes mean that the GPs have given themselves an effective 50% pay hike. Are they doing it tough on $500K per year?

Cuppa · Cuppa

We have been travelling for over 5 years now. Last time we were home for a spell was in early 2018. During that time I received & sent away one of the poo tests that us older folk get sent to us. Unexpectedly I was told I needed a colonoscopy as a result. They found inflamation of the caecum & the gen...

Tony Bev · Tony Bev

Not complaining just explaining As we are all different, catching covid will probably affect us differently For my age, I thought that I was fairly robust person, so not really concerned, about catching covidBoth the wife and I, caught covid while travelling in the Tamworth NSW area, in January 202...

dorian · dorian

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-01-13/murray-valley-encephalitis-virus-detected-in-victoria/101851530Mildura Rural City Council is urging people to avoid getting bitten by mosquitoes, afte...

drtooheys · drtooheys

2 years ago I was diagnosed with prostate cancer and was advised by my doctor to treat it with radiation . There was a lot of cancer there but was wholly within the prostate. He described it as aggressive as The Gleason score was 8 (I blew high range). I underwent 9 weeks of radiation and had hormone depriv...

PeterInSa · PeterInSa

Some viewers of this vid suggest definite benefits. As a kid in Qld probably had a Coconut every year growing up. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dvh3JhsrQ0w I am in the wrong side of 70, so probably should take a daily dose Hi Possum how do you set up the "click on" and go direct to the vid? -- Edited...

PeterInSa · PeterInSa

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5_BFnz-Gt4 -- Edited by PeterInSa on Tuesday 3rd of January 2023 08:13:32 PM

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

Its getting worse & worse !! They said it was hamstring tendons . But often when I walk or change direction it seems my hip pops out !! Terrible pain for a few house down to my knee . Seems anti inflammatory works then when hip pops it starts all over again !! Theres not much you can do ! even tying laces...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

How many cpap users use distilled water in their humidifier? Aussie Paul.

dorian · dorian

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-07-12/government-urged-not-to-end-free-rat-scheme/101232642

dorian · dorian

Can anyone recommend a non-slip, mould resistant shower mat? Thanks.

dorian · dorian

https://www.abc.net.au/news/health/2022-07-29/covid-19-three-myths-challenge-lies-ahead/101274980

Craig1 · Craig1

seems right

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	Living with Uncle Arfer (Preview) I have an increase in pain levels in my hands, more so the right one. I'm taking Fish Oil, Tumeric, Glucosime and Osteo Panadol (prescribed) tried one of the Pain Away sprays work for a short time but stinks I'm now tryiing Voltarin. Any hints or ideas for me ?	Gundog	8	186	03:05 PM May 27, 2023 by Wannabe nomad
	Cognitive decline and dementia (Preview) FYI I've recently read a very well researched book on things you can do to decrease your chances of developing cognitive decline and dementia. Although it was directed towards 50yrs olds I thought it wouldn't hurt to apply them to myself anyway. There were quite a few things you can do like the usual he...	Wannabe nomad	3	247	05:37 PM May 10, 2023 by Craig1
	Pandiculate with The Pandiculator (Preview) https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/96IAAOSwNFphr6w9/s-l1600.jpg	dorian	0	152	09:13 AM May 10, 2023 by dorian
	Weight loss may mean a risk of death for older adults (Preview) https://edition.cnn.com/2023/04/10/health/weight-loss-older-adults-wellness/index.htmlA	dorian	2	447	09:10 AM Apr 11, 2023 by Santa
	Gympie-Gympie stinging tree causing hospitalisations in Far North Queensland (Preview) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-23/qld-stinging-tree-gympie-gympie-far-north-queensland/102125176Naomi Lewis has given birth to four children, but nothing prepared her for the excr...	dorian	5	549	01:25 PM Mar 29, 2023 by dogbox
	Aging can be reversed in mice. Are people next? (Preview) https://edition.cnn.com/2023/01/12/health/reversing-aging-scn-wellness/index.htmlIn Boston labs, old, blind mice have regained their eyesight, developed smarter, younger brains and built healthier muscle and kidney tiss...	dorian	7	812	08:49 AM Mar 25, 2023 by Wannabe nomad
	Naturopathy is becoming more popular (Preview) Naturopathy is becoming more prevalent today than ever. Having had a good experience with one I thought Id share this. There are many others available, but just putting this one out there. https://melaniejane.com.au/	shakey55	6	1052	01:43 PM Mar 10, 2023 by Cuppa
	Bulk billing (Preview) Two local practices have stopped bulk billing some months ago. Is this the trend now? The changes mean that the GPs have given themselves an effective 50% pay hike. Are they doing it tough on $500K per year?	dorian	3	489	10:07 AM Mar 9, 2023 by Craig1
	Crohns & IBD on the road (Preview) We have been travelling for over 5 years now. Last time we were home for a spell was in early 2018. During that time I received & sent away one of the poo tests that us older folk get sent to us. Unexpectedly I was told I needed a colonoscopy as a result. They found inflamation of the caecum & the gen...	Cuppa	27	1479	09:22 PM Mar 1, 2023 by Cuppa
	Covid 19 while travelling (Preview) Not complaining just explaining As we are all different, catching covid will probably affect us differently For my age, I thought that I was fairly robust person, so not really concerned, about catching covidBoth the wife and I, caught covid while travelling in the Tamworth NSW area, in January 202...	Tony Bev	2	496	10:03 PM Feb 26, 2023 by Tony Bev
	Murray Valley Encephalitis virus detected in Victoria, one day after NSW (Preview) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-01-13/murray-valley-encephalitis-virus-detected-in-victoria/101851530Mildura Rural City Council is urging people to avoid getting bitten by mosquitoes, afte...	dorian	8	738	10:38 AM Feb 3, 2023 by 86GTS
	Prostate Cancer, now the journey begins. ( 1 2 ) (Preview) 2 years ago I was diagnosed with prostate cancer and was advised by my doctor to treat it with radiation . There was a lot of cancer there but was wholly within the prostate. He described it as aggressive as The Gleason score was 8 (I blew high range). I underwent 9 weeks of radiation and had hormone depriv...	drtooheys	48	4110	10:24 AM Jan 31, 2023 by DMaxer
	Coconut Oil may help avoid/lessen a Getting Old Disease. (Preview) Some viewers of this vid suggest definite benefits. As a kid in Qld probably had a Coconut every year growing up. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dvh3JhsrQ0w I am in the wrong side of 70, so probably should take a daily dose Hi Possum how do you set up the "click on" and go direct to the vid? -- Edited...	PeterInSa	5	714	12:54 PM Jan 12, 2023 by Mike Harding
	Cancer, Early Warning Signs Vid (Preview) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5_BFnz-Gt4 -- Edited by PeterInSa on Tuesday 3rd of January 2023 08:13:32 PM	PeterInSa	2	652	07:06 AM Jan 4, 2023 by Possum3
	Sore hip, anyone had replacement?? (Preview) Its getting worse & worse !! They said it was hamstring tendons . But often when I walk or change direction it seems my hip pops out !! Terrible pain for a few house down to my knee . Seems anti inflammatory works then when hip pops it starts all over again !! Theres not much you can do ! even tying laces...	Aus-Kiwi	6	1022	09:26 AM Nov 27, 2022 by Whenarewethere
	CPAP & distilled water.. (Preview) How many cpap users use distilled water in their humidifier? Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	2	813	09:27 PM Sep 19, 2022 by dabbler
	Free RATs to end in July (Preview) https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-07-12/government-urged-not-to-end-free-rat-scheme/101232642	dorian	3	951	02:02 PM Aug 20, 2022 by Craig1
	Non-slip, mould resistant shower mat (Preview) Can anyone recommend a non-slip, mould resistant shower mat? Thanks.	dorian	3	1118	09:39 PM Aug 19, 2022 by Traway
	Don't be complacent about COVID-19 -- Professor Chris Goodnow, immunologist (Preview) https://www.abc.net.au/news/health/2022-07-29/covid-19-three-myths-challenge-lies-ahead/101274980	dorian	8	1228	09:30 AM Aug 18, 2022 by Ivan 01
	Sleep on your left side- if you can (Preview) seems right	Craig1	2	912	05:48 PM Aug 17, 2022 by Craig1
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