Tag Archives: “A Health Ladder”

“A Fishy Tale”

Posted on May 12, 2013 by john graham

A serious study of 2,700 retired Americans for  over 16 years, eventually came up with some good advice to reduce the risk of heart disease and coronary problems. Just take:- Docoshexaeonic Acid Docospentaeonic Acid Eicosapentaeonic Acid or put more simply, … Continue reading →

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“Have N.I.C.E Approved Apple ?”

Posted on May 5, 2013 by john graham

I have written a lot about older people’s over reliance on pills.  (Click on “PILLS” in the TAG CLOUD). My favourite cartoon character in the GrumbleSmiles  blog is “Pilly Galore” who is an elderly lady whose life revolves around pills.   … Continue reading →

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“The More you Walk”

Posted on March 3, 2013 by john graham

I have blogged about the merits of walking before and about the many excuses why I do not do it.  (Click on “WALK FOR LIFE” in the TAG CLOUD). A brisk walk everyday is an easy step on the health … Continue reading →

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“Hooked on Pills”

Posted on February 28, 2013 by john graham

Most children seem to instinctively have an aversion to pills.   That’s why “a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down”. However, by the time we get to our later life years, the number of pills we take can become … Continue reading →

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“Chillingly Killing”

Posted on February 12, 2013 by john graham

As I write this blog I am tucked up in bed with the central heating up high.   Outside it’s  minus 4ºC, the ground is covered with 6″ of snow and the roads and footpaths are sheets of ice. It’s Christmas … Continue reading →

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“A Health Ladder ” Second Step

Posted on January 17, 2013 by john graham

(For earlier blogs on this subject, click in the TAG CLOUD on “Befuddled”) I stopped because my mind was temporarily blocked.    ” Befuddled” by too many thoughts.    So I did an easy Sudoku.    Moved my brain to the other … Continue reading →

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“A Health Ladder” First Step

Posted on January 15, 2013 by john graham

The focus of institutional health care is ill-health.    Going to the doctor is not a trip in the park.    It is not a pleasant day out; because you don’t know what lies ahead. Let’s turn all that on its head … Continue reading →

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