Health & Wellbeing

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/

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...

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...

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...

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...

Pejay · Pejay

This applies to most of us me thinks!

Gerty Dancer · Gerty Dancer

After another night of being awake for what seemed many hours, I'd like an idea or 2 of how to get to sleep? When I was single I used to put the light on and read for a while, but dont want to do that nowadays as it disturbs my partner, so I get up and have a cup of tea. I even go for a bit of a walk outside if the weathe...

goinsoon · goinsoon

Had a skin check today, and doc had to take two biopsies, probably will have to have to get them cut out. PLEASE Please everyone, have a regular skin check and take precautions -- Edited by goinsoon on Thursday 8th of December 2011 09:13:33 PM

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.

goinsoon · goinsoon

I have just been diagnosed with polymyalgia rheumatica, just waiting for blood tests to come back to confirm, it is a real bugger, when you wake up in the morning you cant move your arms and the pain is bad to say the least. I have to go on a course of steroids for at least two years, although there is no cure t...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

villatranquilla · villatranquilla

just had INR readings done at (please add other known places remembering to include the State) :Eucla WA Silver Chain Nursing Service (free) :Coffin Bay SA Community Health ($5) -- Edited by villatranquilla on Thursday 24th of November 2011 07:34:50 PM

Pejay · Pejay

Not even sure I know why I am writing this, but I guess I need to get it off my chest, perhaps then I can get my head around it all. Seven years ago at the age of 53 I was diagnosed dwith osteoporosis, and when I got in touch with Osteoporosis Assn, I was told: 'oh you are one of our younger ladies!" I was pu...

bill12 · bill12

I got a job skippering a barge up in the Torres straits,and when I got back the local GP say that I have to have a blood test.So after about 3 weeks I go back to see what the results were. "your positive!" says the doctor" To what"? says I. "Everthing except AIDS, gonerea, and sy...

milo · milo

Hi guys, you all know my new budgie ,buddy,.. well, i have a feeling he may be a she, my sister gave it to me last year after my last one a boy one passed away after 18 years, got him when i first moved out of home... now i know boy budgies have the blue above his beek, but buddy doesnt seem to have that, just lik...

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	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	1602	08:36 AM Mar 9, 2012 by Vic
	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	1369	08:53 PM Mar 5, 2012 by Elle on Wheels
	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	1459	04:38 AM Mar 5, 2012 by Happywanderer
	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	2180	07:44 AM Feb 24, 2012 by Cruising Granny
	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	1947	06:52 AM Feb 22, 2012 by golivers travels
	Gotta love this Health Warning (Preview) This applies to most of us me thinks!	Pejay	10	2014	06:04 PM Feb 17, 2012 by Jaytee
	What do you do when you cant sleep? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) After another night of being awake for what seemed many hours, I'd like an idea or 2 of how to get to sleep? When I was single I used to put the light on and read for a while, but dont want to do that nowadays as it disturbs my partner, so I get up and have a cup of tea. I even go for a bit of a walk outside if the weathe...	Gerty Dancer	38	4724	08:45 PM Feb 13, 2012 by jimbo
	POOR DIDDUMS (Preview) Had a skin check today, and doc had to take two biopsies, probably will have to have to get them cut out. PLEASE Please everyone, have a regular skin check and take precautions -- Edited by goinsoon on Thursday 8th of December 2011 09:13:33 PM	goinsoon	10	1845	04:53 AM Feb 12, 2012 by Smokeydk
	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	1878	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	1634	07:41 AM Feb 11, 2012 by Elle on Wheels
	POLYMYALGIA (Preview) I have just been diagnosed with polymyalgia rheumatica, just waiting for blood tests to come back to confirm, it is a real bugger, when you wake up in the morning you cant move your arms and the pain is bad to say the least. I have to go on a course of steroids for at least two years, although there is no cure t...	goinsoon	26	4921	06:46 PM Feb 8, 2012 by Jaytee
	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	2348	11:53 PM Feb 7, 2012 by animalcarer
	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	2264	06:20 AM Feb 6, 2012 by animalcarer
	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	1408	06:21 PM Feb 1, 2012 by Beth54
	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	3329	08:27 AM Jan 31, 2012 by Cruising Granny
	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	1327	06:44 AM Jan 28, 2012 by Happywanderer
	INR blood test places when travelling Oz (Preview) just had INR readings done at (please add other known places remembering to include the State) :Eucla WA Silver Chain Nursing Service (free) :Coffin Bay SA Community Health ($5) -- Edited by villatranquilla on Thursday 24th of November 2011 07:34:50 PM	villatranquilla	6	1475	05:31 AM Jan 24, 2012 by villatranquilla
	Osteoporosis - Now It's Serious (Preview) Not even sure I know why I am writing this, but I guess I need to get it off my chest, perhaps then I can get my head around it all. Seven years ago at the age of 53 I was diagnosed dwith osteoporosis, and when I got in touch with Osteoporosis Assn, I was told: 'oh you are one of our younger ladies!" I was pu...	Pejay	15	1767	09:26 PM Jan 16, 2012 by Pejay
	UTDs, blood test (Preview) I got a job skippering a barge up in the Torres straits,and when I got back the local GP say that I have to have a blood test.So after about 3 weeks I go back to see what the results were. "your positive!" says the doctor" To what"? says I. "Everthing except AIDS, gonerea, and sy...	bill12	8	1867	05:12 PM Jan 2, 2012 by sheeds
	I think He is a She?? (Preview) Hi guys, you all know my new budgie ,buddy,.. well, i have a feeling he may be a she, my sister gave it to me last year after my last one a boy one passed away after 18 years, got him when i first moved out of home... now i know boy budgies have the blue above his beek, but buddy doesnt seem to have that, just lik...	milo	6	2349	10:37 PM Dec 24, 2011 by Elle on Wheels
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