In the last seventy years, we have changed almost beyond recognition. When I was young, obesity was virtually unknown – in small communities overweight people were known as ‘the fat man’ or ‘the fat lady’. We tend to be taller too and both changes are predominantly down to diet. But if we look deeper, we’ll discover … Continue reading LOSING OUR SENSES
Month: September 2019
VILIFIED …
Some months ago, an email advertising a docuseries on the medical uses of marijuana in the US popped into my inbox. Leaf and I were interested, so we subscribed to watch it, for free with the opportunity to buy the DVDs if we wished to. We had watched other docuseries on genetic modification, diabetes and … Continue reading VILIFIED …
WAYS TO FIND PEACE
Even if we don’t think we’re stressed, we’re likely to be told we are. These days, stress is the big problem along with inflammation. Lord help us if we’re harbouring both! We can research inflammation, which can occur anywhere in the body, and seek outside help, either by consulting a professional of some description or … Continue reading WAYS TO FIND PEACE
BACK IN THE SADDLE
The Autumn Equinox is on the horizon and the Summer holidays have left us rather breathless – not helped by the extreme heat some days. Just when we want to be active and enjoying the sunshine, the weary thermostats of us older folk, let us down and leave us feeling drained. But, never mind, Autumn … Continue reading BACK IN THE SADDLE