Health – Page 3

Lymphedema Improvements

I have dealt with swollen legs and a radiation ulcer for the past two years. Two months ago, I was diagnosed with stage 4 Lymphedema. I was given a choice to go to the clinic every day for massage therapy on my legs, get my legs wrapped, or have a home health nurse and therapistContinue reading “Lymphedema Improvements”

But You Don’t Look Sick: The Spoon Theory

The Spoon Theory written by Christine Miserandino I have dealt with chronic pain since 1987 when I was in a car accident, which left me with a compound fracture, crushed heel, and broken ankle. I now have a metal rod in my leg from knee to ankle. First, they told me my leg was goingContinue reading “But You Don’t Look Sick: The Spoon Theory”

Having ADHD

When I was a kid, I knew there was something wrong with me. I didn’t know what it was, but I was sure it was my fault. I was convinced I was just lazy, crazy, and stupid. Amazingly, years later, I would find a book with those exact words as the title. It was aboutContinue reading “Having ADHD”

Reminder to Myself

Sleeping Nude

This blog post was prompted by a Medium article written by Angela Volkov https://elemental.medium.com/you-should-be-sleeping-naked-1886199f05ab I discovered more than 20 years ago that I slept so much better nude than wearing pajamas or nightgowns to bed. I’ve taken my “closet nudist” a step further as I don’t wear panties or a bra during the day either.Continue reading “Sleeping Nude”

Lymphedema Treatment

After two years of swollen legs and feet, a radiation ulcer on my leg, and lots of pain, I was finally diagnosed with Stage 4 Lymphedema 4 weeks ago. After seeing many doctors, a physician’s assistant recognized the symptoms and sent me to an occupational therapist who is also a certified Lymphedema therapist. She toldContinue reading “Lymphedema Treatment”

Breathe In

Things you can do to make a difference during Covid-19

I posted this last year at this time, but the ideas are still valid. Too many people believe that the virus is very, but it’s not. While we finally do have a vaccine, not enough people have gotten it and too many people still refuse to get it. Covid restrictions will last for several years.Continue reading “Things you can do to make a difference during Covid-19”

Memes about Covid Vaccine

The Town of Allopath

There once was a town called Allopath. It had many people, streets and cars, but due to budget limitations, there were no stop signs or traffic lights anywhere in Allopath. Not surprisingly, traffic accidents were common. Cars would crash into each other at nearly every intersection. But business was booming for the auto repair shopsContinue reading “The Town of Allopath”