Category Archives: Doctors

From the mouths of babes.


My daughter, two year old grandson and I went to the doctor the other day . My appointment was first. When I’d left the waiting room two elderly ladies came in, sat down and were smiling at my grandson. He … Continue reading

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I am not the same person.


I know I keep bringing up the fact that I have Hashimoto’s. Part of the reason is my own frustration and because it is on my mind – obviously because it has impacted my health so much, and partly because … Continue reading

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What I CAN be!


I’ve fallen quiet again as of late. Been caught up with some family stuff and also just….tired. Tired, that’s what you say. I know my 18 year old daughter has to say that at Tafe to her new friends on … Continue reading

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The roller coaster…


I’m crashing. This year began with a surge of creative energy, and ENERGY in general. My mind felt alive and buzzing and “open”…..flowing you know? The flow was there. I felt more like myself. More than I have in ages! … Continue reading

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Getting to the bottom of things.


I’m feeling a lot better today. Whew, not quite as bloated and full of hot air. I think the problem is… I suspect, and have done for some time that my digestive health is not as it should be to … Continue reading

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Quest for zest!


Today marks the first day of my raw foods detox…I won’t say “diet” because I hate that word. Raw food….cleanse. I was inspired after watching a documentary called “Fat, sick and nearly dead.” Not that I think I’m fat sick … Continue reading

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Designer Vagina’s


Nope, no picture. Now that you’ve picked your jaws off the floor after reading a title like that…please let me warn you that this blog post is something I feel particularly passionate about.  Not, vagina’s per se, but the whole … Continue reading

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What are friends for?


My very good friend and I see the same doctor. She put me onto him actually. I think he may be …oh I’m not sure… Somewhere from the middle east? I suspect this anyway. My good friend is a real … Continue reading

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Rainbows, smiles and gallbladders.


It’s been a weird week. On Monday morning my daughter screamed out to me “Mum, quick the dog’s got something in the backyard!” Oh no! Not another bloody chicken, I thought…. Nope, this time it was a baby Rainbow Lorikeet. … Continue reading

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Warning! Not for those with weak stomachs.


Remember this picture. If you start to feel ill at any time, scroll up and look at the cute puppy. So today I look at my fourteen year old son and he is sporting these huge red lips. “Are your … Continue reading

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