About a year ago, we were introduced to an English couple who have since returned to the UK. He's in the advanced stages of AD, restricted verbally but, when given the chance, still able to enjoy himself socially. She's his highly competent and loving wife and carer. We had some good chats and I often … Continue reading SIDELINED?
Category: Suggestions
THE BEST MEDECINE
When I was in my teens, there came a time when I progressed from comics to magazines. I felt so grown-up when my first SHE landed on the doormat. I devoured every page. A few years later, as I became more sophisticated, I ditched SHE and moved on to the ever-so-daring COSMOPOLITAN. Anyone who remembers … Continue reading THE BEST MEDECINE
REMEMBERING ROSEMARY
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
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
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
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
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
PAUSE FOR THOUGHT
For more than two years I’ve been researching Alzheimer’s disease and the process is ongoing. There are many carers telling their stories and even dementia sufferers still able and willing to tell theirs. As well of course, as specialists writing books and articles. Unfortunately specialists are exactly that, their areas of expertise exist within the … Continue reading PAUSE FOR THOUGHT
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