Category Archives: health
Two Lines vs One
Today I had my appointment with a midwife for a pelvic exam. I answered many questions, I had a physical exam, I had blood drawn, and I scheduled a lower abdomen ultrasound. The last thing the midwife asked me to … Continue reading
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Boys, Cover Your Eyes
As I have said, my menstrual flow has been very unusual this month. But when I bring this up (yes, I discuss it with everybody I know – has it not become clear that my favorite way to get information … Continue reading
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Womanly Ills and Thrills
Contrary to what one might believe, having my period on and off all month does not make me wish I didn’t have a uterus. It makes me worry about my uterus and its health. I worry that I will have … Continue reading
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Well: a new health blog at The New York Times
Looks like the folks at The New York Times are pretty with it; not only do they carry blogs, but blogs about health and going green. Well is the title of the new health column blog written by Tara Pope-Parker … Continue reading
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Beauteous Basket of Bounty
Look at what I got today! My first 25 pound basket of organic fruits and veggies through the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program at South Coast Farms. You can only see the top layer, so here’s what else is in … Continue reading
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Sick and Weepy
Sometimes sickness, PMS, and poor attitude just all align in such a way to trigger a series of crying jags – I’ve cried myself to sleep the last two nights and I routinely burst into tears in the middle of … Continue reading
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Ear-ache Remedy
Yesterday somebody said to me, “Oh, I didn’t know you were in the medical field.” Hah! I don’t think having both your parents be doctors counts as being “in the medical field;” but on the other hand, seeing two doctors … Continue reading
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Cuspidors and Bright Teeth
Nothing like sitting back in a dentist’s chair with a tube in my mouth sucking out all the spit to make me long for an old-fashioned cuspidor; that white porcelain spittoon with swirling water and a small metal stand for … Continue reading
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with images like this
Who even smokes anymore? Sue sent me this beaut. This image come from a British Marlboro pack and says: SMOKING CAUSES PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASE. In case you can’t tell; it’s picture of a foot with advanced gangrene. gross. Now what … Continue reading
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non-invasive food allergy test
This tip came from my friend Nathen. He hasn’t tried it yet, but it sounds cool. It comes from Prescription for Nutritional Healing: “If you suspect that you are allergic to a specific food, a simple test can help you … Continue reading