What is COPD-Emphysema
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an umbrella term for a group of respiratory tract diseases that are characterized by airflow obstruction or limitation. It is usuall...
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Monday November 30, 2009
Inspirational
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As I watch our stock market tumbling I find myself feeling cynical, how did these folks get us IN to this mess! I then remember one of the the coolest coolest things about my job....THE PEOPLE...I get inspired all over again and I have to think we will all be ok. When I do talks in schools or community groups I tell kids about the long haul medicine entails&nb...
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Should you find yourself the victim of other people’s bitterness, ignorance, smallness, or insecurities; Remember things could be worse. You could be one of them!4 Recommendations13 Comments
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To one and all...from this day forward I am going to do my very best to live and let live. To forgive and forget. LIfe is short. Life is really short with chronic terminal illness. I do not have the time anymore to hate or to be hated. I have a whole lotta stuff I want GOD to forgive me for when I am at the Pearly Gates. If I am packing hate and grudges, I sure cannot expect HIM to forgive m...2 Recommendations15 Comments
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I wanted to run this by my friends first.
While I was in the Respiratory ward in hospital,part of their regime was every morning and evening
they would bring round in a solid cup or glass, about 4-5mls of Eucalyptus oil in about 100-150mls of hot water, which we would inhale over 10-15 minutes.
I found this of such great benefit that I am carrying it on at home.
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Everyday, someone looses a special person in their life. We grieve, as we know how much we will miss that person. I am a big fan of some silly TV Programs, especially "Golden Girls." While the show quit shooting years ago, it can be seen as re-runs. Recently, I saw one I really enjoyed. The character, 'Sophia', played by the late Estelle Getty, had been to the wake of a friend a...1 Recommendation13 Comments
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I always try to think positive, I try not to dwell on the fact that with age and health we are always changing and the best way to face something is with a poditive attitude. with my family and frinds as my support team, I feel can face any challenge. I started out this morning with a good walk and a lot of serious breathing.1 Recommendation12 Comments
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I am so happy to be able to tell you all that I think I have fianlly beaten whatever the awful CRUD I had. I.... was.....miserable!!! I am so happy to feel almost human again. I was sick for a little more than 3 weeks. On an upnote, I lost 40 pounds, between lack of appetite, loss of fluid from heart failure symptoms, plus from walking a little more everyday. No races, just here in my house. But,...1 Recommendation12 Comments
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Well gang.....I finally got a job. Its in the dietary department at a Retirement Community......but its only 2 days a week (weekends) and its 12 hour days.
Last Sat was my first day. Now you all must realize that I haven't worked since Feb 11.....been pretty much sitting on my butt here at the computer, trying to keep up with hugs, trying to quit smoking and trying to lose weight.....1 Recommendation12 Comments -
I am feeling better. It is possible the person did not really mean to hurt my feelings the other day. I am just going to let it go. these days I definitely believe in forgive and forget. As we all know, life is short.
With that said, I am feeling much better mentally. Physically I still do not feel all that great. But truthfully, with all the things I have wrong with me, being both chronically an...1 Recommendation12 Comments -
My Dear Friends,
Well, Ozzie and I both have new dos. And, I must say, we both look rediculous!
My new hair color is supposed to be just a little darker than blond. It is dark red. I look like an old hooker. When it was silver, I may have looked old, but now I look old and slutty.
Ozzie's new cut makes it look like he has a mullet. The mats were so bad on his sides, they had to shave them, but...2 Recommendations10 Comments
