Tag Archives: Health

UNDERSTANDING ANGER

Posted on May 11, 2013 by

I woke up this morning feeling very angry and it worried me. Kicking the cat, or punching my pillow did not seem to be a good solution. Making a pot of coffee and going for a walk might help but … Continue reading →

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A PLACE IN OUR HEARTS

Posted on April 12, 2013 by

Has the dear old NHS taken over from Aunty Beeb – the BBC – in our hearts? The BBC, bless them, have blotted their copy book recently and they have a lot of work to do to get back that … Continue reading →

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FACING THE FINAL CURTAIN

Posted on November 7, 2012 by

When you are facing death, the way you are treated by those caring for you, both staff and families, is paramount. At birth, there are trained professionals helping you into the world. You will hopefully have been treated with dignity … Continue reading →

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FEELING BAD ABOUT YOURSELF

Posted on September 30, 2012 by

It’s hard to feel good about yourself all the time,  although the  TV ads tell you: ‘You’re worth it!’Life events have a way of knocking you sideways and making you feel bad about yourself, even though you may have a strong … Continue reading →

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LISTEN TO THE CHILDREN

Posted on August 20, 2012 by

In the UK, there is an organisation called FAMILIES NEED FATHERS :  http://www.fnf.org.uk/ This is a quote from their website: FAMILIES NEED FATHERS seeks to obtain  for the children, the best possible blend of both parents in the lives of children; enough … Continue reading →

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DEALING WITH LOSS

Posted on February 26, 2012 by

Time heals, they say. The love of family, friends and being a parent can help you get through the loss of a partner through divorce or death. But loss is such a powerful emotion that the only thing that can soften the blow of losing someone you love, … Continue reading →

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IS MODERN LIFE KILLING US?

Posted on January 19, 2012 by

Frank Lipman, a doctor practising in America has identified a new illness affecting millions. No, it’s not another ‘flu virus or a flesh eating bug from some far flung jungle. It’s a condition that you or someone you know, could … Continue reading →

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DEMENTIA WARNINGS?

Posted on January 6, 2012 by

So now they tell us that our brains start to degenerate from the age of 40; at least that is what was on the BBC News, this morning. Great to wake up to the news that I may have started … Continue reading →

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BLOW YOUR MIND!

Posted on December 18, 2011 by

The brain is a magical, marvellous piece of kit, isn’t it? Snuggly fitting in millions of ordinary heads, it works miracles every second for each lifetime. Scientists now know a great deal about the working of the brain, but they still … Continue reading →

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DEPRESSION AT CHRISTMAS

Posted on December 13, 2011 by

Spare a thought for the people who may not have a happy Christmas in your neighbourhood. They could be living next door to you. At this time of year, I think about the thousands who are living with someone suffering … Continue reading →

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