A few weeks ago, on the recommendation of friend Liz, Leaf and I decided to look into the benefits of essential oils and went to see aromatherapist and yoga teacher, AMANDA HARRINGTON. We both knew a little about them but wanted to understand more. Our introductory session was extremely interesting. She told us about the … Continue reading REMEMBERING ROSEMARY
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CREATURE COMFORT
Back in the ‘80’s, I remember reading moving stories of how animals were being introduced into hospitals and retirement homes. The book was called ‘Creature Comfort’ – I don’t remember the author. It has disappeared from our bookshelves, which is sad as I would’ve liked to read it again now that the idea is being … Continue reading CREATURE COMFORT
‘TIL DEATH US DO PART
Researching often takes me off on strange tangents. Whilst looking into the religious vows made by British couples getting married, I came across the full version of the National Anthem! For amusement’s sake, I applied the wording of the second and fourth verses to the current confusion in the UK. See them at the end … Continue reading ‘TIL DEATH US DO PART
DARK, RICH AND UTTERLY DELICIOUS
Those who’ve read Joanne Harris’s ‘Chocolat’, or at least seen the film, will probably have found themselves salivating at the descriptions of Viviane’s magical creations. There’s nothing quite like her chocolates for making the mouth water. It’s hardly surprising that she so successfully lured the folk of Lansquenet away from their religious observances and into her chocolaterie. … Continue reading DARK, RICH AND UTTERLY DELICIOUS
WHAT TO BELIEVE AND WHATNOT
When I started DOODAH some sixteen months ago, I was full of hope and determination to learn as much as I could about Alzheimer’s and to fight its inexorable progress. I would write about my findings and publish them online on my new website. Since then much has happened. When unexpected demands for site payments … Continue reading WHAT TO BELIEVE AND WHATNOT
PHYTOS AND RAINBOWS
This post is for everyone, because we all have to eat. The problem we have today is what do we eat? We’re so confused by all the conflicting opinions on what is good nutrition, many of us ‘give up’ and carry on eating what we like. And why shouldn’t we? If it tastes good, how … Continue reading PHYTOS AND RAINBOWS
CHANGE OF HEART
For carers and those living with dementia, AD is ever present, there’s no getting away from it. I try not to let it dominate my life and to switch off when there’s a chance of a breather, but that black cloud is never far away. I’m in a period of mourning and there’s no knowing … Continue reading CHANGE OF HEART
MORE FROM THE FRONT LINE
Back in May, I devoted a post to PAUL HITCHMOUGH, who has early-onset Alzheimer's. 'FROM THE FRONT LINE' was an account of how it feels to be living with dementia (LWD) and what he's doing to help raise awareness of this dreadful disease. Paul is truly an inspiration so I was happy to receive another … Continue reading MORE FROM THE FRONT LINE
LOSING OUR SENSES
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
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 …
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