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Scoliosis and Low Bone Density
- By karenatheklineback · Posted 7:42 pm
- Discussion in Bone, joint and muscle diseases · 0 replies
- HI, Everyone, Alli asked me a question about exercising with low bone density and scoliosis. I have been working more and more with The Schroth Method and that is where I would recommend starting if you ...
Use sugar at your own risk
- By Luma · Posted 1:50 pm
- Journal · 0 replies
- I have known that sugar is not good for you for a long time now, but someone recently sent me 124 reasons why. **************************************** ************************************** 124 Ways ...
Biomagnetism a non invasive therapy
- By Luma · Posted 1:35 pm
- Journal · 0 replies
- I found out about this therapy in a Spanish television show. You can do more searches about this subject, many people claim that is healing diseases such as cancer and many more ...
Diagnosed with RA? Treatments Ineffective?
- By 1irishman · Posted yesterday at 4:36 pm
- Discussion in Bone, joint and muscle diseases · 0 replies
- I have been misdiagnosed with RA and the treatments for it did nothing to help then I went to a teaching hospital and they diagnosed me with CPPD. Other names for it are calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate ...
Civil Unrest and Demonstrations
- By GringoGrandma · Posted yesterday at 2:07 pm
- Journal · 4 replies
- Today is Constitution Day here. There is a large group of people who are acting up again, the Zapatistas. They have closed some roads, and are causing disruption here & there. You never know where they ...
Cement Dust, "Choke, Cough, Gag!!"
- By GringoGrandma · Posted yesterday at 1:59 pm
- Journal · 0 replies
- What a trade off! a week of my kitchen being torn apart, old cement being taken out, and no use of my sink. Here, they literally have to hack out the 26 yr. cement, I can't believe how much and the ongoing ...
GOOD NEWS BAD NEWS PULMONARY CHECK UP
- By Blkjewelz8960 · Posted November 19, 2009
- Journal · 22 replies
- Well had my 6 month Pulmonary check up. Visited the vampires and photographer first. Took pretty pictures of my scarred up lungs. They have automated the system now so no film to take with you. Did my ...
We are moving forward....
- By Luma · Posted November 19, 2009
- Journal · 3 replies
- We all know our final end. I don't want to be negative but we all face the same final outcome... The trick for me is too move forward with less resistance and friction. This wear and tear is not fun ...
I have lost my power
- By deebelle · Posted November 19, 2009
- Journal · 20 replies
- The Lost Hip : I scheduled December 17 for total hip replacement but my daughter does not like it and refuses to help because its bad timing at the Christmas season. Note that she was there for my back ...
swine flu
- By meriterry · Posted November 18, 2009
- Journal · 0 replies
- My daughter let us know that the doctor told her husband not to come into the doctor's office, and to assume he has swine flu due to symptoms he reported. He has headache, achy, fever, coughing, but unless ...
Taking a moment for ourselves
- By nanascorner · Posted November 18, 2009
- Journal · 1 reply
- Chamomile Tea Outside the sky is light with stars; There's a hollow roaring from the sea. And, alas! for the little almond flowers, The wind is shaking the almond tree. How little I thought, a year ago ...
Water or Coke? (or rather any carbonated drink)
- By meriterry · Posted November 18, 2009
- Journal · 13 replies
- This was sent to me by a friend: Focus on the hydration thing....... Water or Coke? I could not believe this..... Very interesting WATER #1. 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. (Likely applies ...
Bottoms of Feet Hurt - especially the Heel
- By Peggy59 · Posted November 17, 2009
- Journal · 40 replies
- I've had a new development in the last couple of months in that the bottom of my feet hurt, especially the left heel. I brought it up with my apt with my rheumatologist in October and he said I may need ...
I just dont know what to do
- By ButterFlyGirl86 · Posted November 17, 2009
- Journal · 1 reply
- I know its going to happen 1 or 2 times a year and I was thinking That well it has not happen this year yet that i am going to be good and its not going to happen. I am talking about my Antoimmune hepatitis ...
Hope Prevails
- By nanascorner · Posted November 16, 2009
- Journal · 0 replies
- It’s easy to give up hope. Obstacles and daily living seem to beat hope out of the best of us at times. For me, dealing with the reality of a chronic illness has shaped and changed my life significantly ...
Sad, Happy and Awesome Peace
- By GringoGrandma · Posted November 16, 2009
- Journal · 10 replies
- Just got word my Mom has taken a turn from doing good to probably not making it through the holidays. Sad, as we are very close, but happy, joy filled and full of peace as she is ready to go to Heaven ...
The Way I Cope
- By lilgrannylaura · Posted November 16, 2009
- Journal · 2 replies
- I am a lady that always looks to find the good in everyone & every situation. I am very soft spoken, loving, caring, funny, witty & happy. I love to make others laugh. I laugh and giggle a lot. Always ...
Meditation and Yoga are helping me
- By Luma · Posted November 14, 2009
- Journal · 1 reply
- I have been doing yoga at home (with soft mood music). I meditate and focus on my body opening to forgiveness and letting go of the fears, resentments, illnesses and negative influences. I see how the ...
Feeling better with alternative therapies
- By Luma · Posted November 14, 2009
- Journal · 2 replies
- I have been feeling a little better with some of the therapies I've discovered in the Internet. I know this is not for everyone and these things should be carefully considered before jumping in and doing ...
The Scary & Blessed Friday the 13th
- By GringoGrandma · Posted November 13, 2009
- Journal · 11 replies
- I just realized it is the 13th-Friday. Remembering what happened many years ago while driving semi truck with my now deceased husband. We had really pushed it, and were totally worn out. We stopped in ...
