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My Garden gym shed

Posted on 9 January, 2019 by doug
my garden gym shed

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This little garden gym shed idea has been brewing for a while now and with the New Year, it seems a great time to step forward with it.  My DIY shed is now 2 or 3 years old and a … Continue reading →

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Another health update – confusion!

Posted on 29 November, 2017 by doug

Earlier this year I blogged about the dreaded hypertension and eyesight issues.  Right now it all feels a bit confusing, possibly mixed with a little denial(?).  So this little update is about the ‘ins and outs’ as I understand them, … Continue reading →

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Having a camera stuck up my bum

Posted on 30 October, 2017 by doug

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Now I am 55 I have had the dubious honour of having a camera stuck up my bum.  Thought I would tell you a little more….. The NHS have this bowel cancer screening programme and back in the summer I … Continue reading →

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Boditrax experience

Posted on 7 October, 2017 by doug
Me on the Boditrax device

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I have been meaning to tell you all about my Boditrax experience for a while now.  At work we have a weekly newsletter which gets published on a Tuesday afternoon and often has some kind of article about health and … Continue reading →

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Remarkable eyesight improvement

Posted on 21 August, 2017 by doug
Cross section of my retina

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I have had a remarkable eyesight improvement and I’m feeling pretty chuffed about it. I think I’ve blogged before about my central serous retinopathy which I’ve had for well over ten years.  It has affected only one eye for most … Continue reading →

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If I were Prime Minister for a day

Posted on 8 May, 2017 by doug

We had a funny conversation while driving along. It was if I were Prime Minister for a day – what would I do.  I thought it could be fun to mention here.  Here goes. Sugar tax Yep, I’d bring this … Continue reading →

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A trip to the Dentist

Posted on 7 May, 2017 by doug

These days I don’t mind a trip to the Dentist at all, especially when I go for a check-up and get told everything is fine.  That’s always a relief as I feel I have been getting my comeuppance for having … Continue reading →

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Health issues continue

Posted on 18 April, 2017 by doug
Trying BeetActive

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Well this raised blood pressure lark isn’t really going to plan and I’m a bit perplexed, so these health issues continue somewhat. In spite of taking one of the tablets each day, as per prescription, I have not noticed any … Continue reading →

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Health issues 2

Posted on 16 April, 2017 by doug

Health issues 2. I hadn’t even sat down in the Doctor’s waiting room before I got called in.  It was a different Doctor this time who was tall, lean, possibly foreign and seemed to have a gentle manner about him. … Continue reading →

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Health issues

Posted on 20 March, 2017 by doug

A couple of health issues have cropped up recently and these have got me a bit concerned.  This post will probably be a bit personal. Yesterday I went over to my favourite health food shop as it was about time … Continue reading →

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BBC 3CR Health Show

Posted on 20 February, 2017 by doug
Myself and Nana Akua

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  I’ve been on the radio again!  This time I was the guest of Nana Akua and her excellent BBC 3CR Health Show which is broadcast at 1:00 – 2:00pm on Sundays. The topic this time was all about managing … Continue reading →

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Dismissed by the Doctor

Posted on 9 February, 2017 by doug

While I like to keep an eye on my health, I really did feel dismissed by my Doctor recently, so I thought I might talk you through it. You see, I like to keep an eye on my health; my … Continue reading →

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Being 55

Posted on 7 January, 2017 by doug

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Being 55 I might be a little older and I’m certainly not sure about being wiser. People who know me personally will already know that I live in a kind of denial as far as this middle age lark is … Continue reading →

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Starting 2017

Posted on 3 January, 2017 by doug

Starting 2017 is frustrating as I have a bit of an injury.  My right knee is quite painful when coming down stairs or walking down a slope. Now I know that knees can be quite problematic and as joints go … Continue reading →

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