Tag Archives: Health
Short guy
There is a lovely story on the BBC website about the new shortest guy in the world. Although he likes the attention he gets Edward Nino Hernandez, who is 24 and weighs only 10kg (22lbs), said that there were some … Continue reading
Tramp Stamps
Now, I like a tramp stamp as much as the next guy – ie: not much at all. But does god really want his wisdom written next to your ass? I don’t think so at all…
Alive or dead? No real preference…
The philosopher Galen Strawson has a new piece in The Philosopher’s Magazine on a subject near to my heart: If, in any normal, non-depressed period of life, I ask myself whether I’d rather be alive than dead tomorrow morning, and … Continue reading
Scars improve a man
Great Facebook dialogues of our times: Alison Roper: You’ve looked better ! Stuart Austin: Never looked deader though Alison Roper: That’s scary – you OK now ? X Stuart Austin: Much, much better thanks! Though I do now have a … Continue reading
Not looking too good after the operation
I don’t know if that is a smile or a grimace, but the bucket below was there to catch my lunch!
Drink water lose weight
An interesting study from the US is detailed on the BBC Website today: Scientists from Virginia found that slimmers can lose an average of 5lb extra if they drink two glasses of water three times a day before meals.
New drugs for post-operative pain relief
Yesterday, after becoming increasingly nauseous on Tramadol I called my doctor to see if I could try anything different. She said she would leave a prescription with reception. I picked it up and found it to be for more Tramadol! … Continue reading
Cannabis for post-operative pain relief
I am really struggling a little with the post-operative pain. I was prescribed Tramadol, which is not a huge help and leaves me feeling quite nauseous. So I asked the doctor for something different which might reduce both the pain … Continue reading
Wound update
I had my metal sutures out today. It was completely painless and has left a rather sexy scar!
Metal staples as sutures
I quite like my metal staples. I have seven of them holding my wound shut and I enjoy the post-industrial ethos! However a study published on bmj.com concludes that using metal staples to close wounds after surgery can lead to … Continue reading
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