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An aging hippie living her homeland of Scotland after years of travelling all over the world. I started off life in a small town in Angus called Kirriemuir, got thrown out of the nest into a nursing career aged 16, been around the block and back again. I

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Pets & Animals > Cat Care & Health Tips to keep your cat entertained: 1 of 26
Tips for keeping your cat from boredom As we become increasingly concerned with safely, more cats are being kept indoors. Indeed research shows indoor cats live much longer than outdoor cats. Staying inside does them no harm, but you do have to ensure the cat doesn't suffer from boredom. 1. If possible get her a playmate. Tw... More..
Health & Fitness > Vitamins & Dietary Supplements Cranberry supplements and their use to treat urinary tract infections: 1 of 17
Cranberries do indeed have a beneficial effect on the urinary system, perhaps more effectively in prevention than in treating urinary tract infections (UTIs). Cranberries contain proanthocyanidins which have been proved to stop bacteria, in particular E coli, from sticking to the walls of the bladder. It is less effective on... More..
Health & Fitness > Holistic Health Lowering blood pressure without medication: 2 of 25
There are several ways to bring down high blood pressure without using medication but warning must be given not to do so without consultation with your doctor. High blood pressure is caused by various factors and by tackling those causes you can help bring your blood pressure down. Stress is a major cause of high blood press... More..
Health & Fitness > Mental Health (Other) Is suicide a personal right?: 8 of 69
Is suicide a personal right? I suspect how you answer that will depend on whether you have ever felt desperate enough to attempt it. As a nurse I have met many people who suffer from chronic depression and similar diseases. These people may well feel that they have no other option left but to end their misery. This is not so... More..
Relationships & Family > Married Life How to cope when you find out your husband has been cheating: 6 of 50
I remember her voice on his voice mail 'darling I'll be late tonight'. I also remember the feeling that I had been hit in the middle of my chest by a wrecking ball. In a second my self esteem plummeted to rock bottom, my world tilted and everything I had ever believed true, vanished. Perhaps I was naive or stupid, I did not ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Easy ways your family can "go green": 67 of 318
Going green has never been more popular - or easier. All it takes is a bit of thinking and a lot of common sense, and just changing a few habits. The first step is getting the children involved; my 4 year old neighbor loves coming along to the 'cycling'. He sees recycling as the natural order of things and will carry this th... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet Tips Success stories with dieting: 2 of 9
There is no secret to dieting. To lose weight all you need is to eat less and move more. There are, however, tips that can help you lose weight; these are ones that have helped me. 1. First of all, make sure you eat good healthy natural food; cut out ALL processed and canned foods, including ready-cooked meals. Processed foo... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition (Other) On becoming a vegetarian: pros and cons: 7 of 31
I've been a vegetarian for twenty-five years and I am healthy, healthy, healthy! It was a personal choice I made largely because the idea of putting anything bleeding into my mouth, turned my stomach. I had always had trouble with the feel and texture of meat, and when I was living in Japan in the 80s I saw live prawns and f... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues Should people take vitamins every day?: 4 of 17
While vitamin supplements have a place, adding Vitamin C in winter can greatly help in warding off colds for example, they should not be taken consistently every day. Because they are so common and so easily obtained it is tempting to think of them as a 'fix all' remedy. However vitamins are complex chemical compounds and ca... More..
Health & Fitness > Cold & Flu How to prevent colds: 2 of 8
You may not be able to prevent colds, but there are measures you can take to limit them. 1. eat a healthy diet with plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. Citrus fruits especially are good as they are high in Vitamin C. Green leafy vegetables especially broccoli and fruit like blackcurrant and blackberries are particularly go... More..