Category Archives: Personal Health Responsibility

Natural Pain Relief

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First posted out on one of our other sites that is likely to be closing soon…… Well – it seems to be getting better to use all the time – and it’s nothing to do with photography!! The year so far has been a reset to our suburban wildlife garden!! The latest stage follows below! Still out moving stuff to set up the new more open garden now the large trees are down. As mentioned before they were rather too large for the area we live in. Too much shade and the resident creatures withpointy noses and long tails were far too evident – NOW they are gone as well. Mind you the hedgehogs seem to be returning as well now! The new pond – a LOT, LOT smaller than the previous one now has frogspawn and “resident” frogs!!! A real joy to see them back and a huge surprise … Continue reading →

Prevention, Prevention, Prevention!

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Hello and I hope the winter days and evenings are treating you well! Please be aware that this is a post from our newsletters on Healthy Homes website… I will add more here over time, because at some point, I suspect that site may get closed! OK! What is he on about with Prevention, Prevention, Prevention! Prevention is far better than “cure”…. A while ago had to be involved with surgery appointments to help elderly relatives and it is an eye-opener just to see the number of people in the hospital and surgery waiting rooms – it’s a never ending flow………… Our very good friend and mentor, Dr Rex Johnson has ALWAYS said that prevention is by far the best way because generally – although drugs may help – they are not really a natural element that the body can deal with naturally. I also saw a very good tip … Continue reading →

Why smart phones should be illegal for under 16s

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SARAH VINE: Why smart phones should be illegal for under-16s By Sarah Vine for the Daily Mail Published: 01:11, 20 May 2015 | Updated: 18:11, 21 May 2015 Barely a day goes by without another report pointing to how mobile phones are ruining our children’s lives. The latest comes from the London School of Economics, which has established that mobile phones have a seriously detrimental effect on the performance of children aged 14 to 16, especially those from less advantaged backgrounds. In schools where pupils are barred from using their phones during lessons, results among 16-year-olds jumped by 6.4 per cent; in the case of low-achieving and poorer pupils, the improvement doubled. So startling are these results that the LSE has recommended implementing a ban on mobile phones in all schools — it is currently at the discretion of individual headteachers. I would go much further. I want to see … Continue reading →

Jequirity bean bracelets …… an alert

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I received an email from a friend of mine yesterday. I add it here for information and having looked online this looks like a genuine situation. How do these things get through and what about the folks who MAKE them?? Hmm! Does anyone else have information about this? Anyway – take a look and download the information PDF here. Dear All, This message is for general staff information. The NHS has issued a warning to consumers regarding a poisonous bracelet which has been sold at outlets across the UK (please see attached). The distinctive red and black bracelets are made from the Jequirity bean which contains the toxic plant protein abrin. The NHS is urging people who have bought these bracelets to bag them and wash their hands and avoid touching their eyes or mouth. Please note that this is not a hoax, and has been widely reported in local … Continue reading →

Health Choices – Simple Choices to Great Health

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It doesn’t take MUCH to decide to be healthy! However there are times when it takes a shove in the right direction to show you HOW to be healthy and stay that way. There are SO many ways we are bombarded with adverts and media that says “Do this and have great hair” or “Do that and have great skin” and on and on!! Much of this is pure hype and no real substance. Apart from any other health issue the type of products available on the high street and supermarket chains are often not as good for us as they would have you believe! I often wonder if the stars that advertise a lot of the hair care and skin care products actually USE them! There is a saying: “If you wouldn’t eat it you should not put it on your skin!” If you have not heard that I … Continue reading →