I very much agree. Keeping your own medical record is appropriate and can help in avoiding a misdiagnosis or affect your own health. I, for one have not noted down all my ailments and their dates which I should have. For example, I vaguely remember that I had my tubal ligation if I remember well at age 24 but I cannot swear to it. The hospital, of…[Read more]

I agree with you. The computer and its internet access is now an almighty weapon of entertainment, espionage, calculations, banking and even working at home. The only problem that I hate to mention here is all the jobs that were probably lost at the factories that were manufacturing the good old fashioned radios, telephones etc. But progress…[Read more]

Your tips and advice are inspiring especially the one about music. I do not listen that much to music but I do enjoy a good up beat tune once in a while. But putting on music when I am blue or depressed never occurred to me. I wonder why? Oh well, now I know what to do when the self-doubt, the self-negativity etc creep in, I can always rely on a…[Read more]

I must say I have never that expression or activity such as a Math Trail. It does make sense though as a child learns while growing up whether he is at home or school. That math is never quite forgotten as it is used every day of every person’s life. It is an interesting concept though.

Well one thing you can do is write and write. Your English is excellent so you can use it well on any writing site. You could maybe start writing for an academic writing site such as Uvocorp or EssayShark though you, as a former teacher, might be repelled by this idea.. But it is a suggestion that I do not make likely. These type of sites have…[Read more]

As an ex registered nurse I understand your dilemma. Any other doctor that you would consult would prescribe probably the same treatment or some other medication “with side effects”. I used to say to every one of my patients that every person reacts to medication in their own way and thus side effects exists. But at least you have a very positive…[Read more]

There is a vaccine now on the market that will prevent shingles or herpes zoster in the adult. Here in Canada you can get it at the pharmacy but the price is steep at 250$. The name of the vaccine is Zostavax and it is highly recommended to every adults who have had chicken pox in their youth. I am sorry to hear that you are still suffering side…[Read more]

Thank you for your encouraging words.

Great post. Step by step instructions. Very well written and informative. I will definitely have to make some time and start to write. Thank you for your inspiration.