 Loves it when you do not know you are to have surgery (very minor) until the day before so not time for nerves. :-). Cancellation came up and I grabbed it after waiting for 9 months for surgery that was promised to be done within 3 months, lol, got to love the waiting list times. It's been no drama this time waiting, and other than not driving myself home, it should be no drama tomorrow. Good excuse to novel write and bludge from the chores. I will finish reading the novel, 'the Touch' by Colleen McCullough and watch a few of my favorite TV programs on our lcd samsung tvs. The department of health and aging is trying to reduce the waiting period for what they call 'elective surgery." By following the links below, you can access these sites and obtain information on elective surgery admissions and waiting lists at individual hospitals in each state and territory. Top of page Australian Capital Territory http://www.health.act.gov.au/c/health?a=da&did=10011741&pid=1212366531 New South Wales http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/waitingtimes/byhosp.html Northern Territory http://www.health.nt.gov.au/Elective_Surgery/index.aspx Queensland http://www.health.qld.gov.au/hospitalperformance South Australia http://www.health.sa.gov.au/ELECTIVESURGERY/Default.aspx?tabid=1 Tasmania http://www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/about_the_department/about_us/performance Victoria http://www.health.vic.gov.au/yourhospitals/elective/index.htm Western Australia http://www.health.wa.gov.au/ElectiveSurgery/docs/Blitz_Report_Jan-Mar_2008.pdf This information will be updated on a quarterly basis and will be accessible through this website for the life of the four year plan. Add Comment Five FREE Physiotherapy Visits 09/15/2011
 Today's visit to the physio was very productive. This was a free treatment. Australian's can access 5 FREE physio referrals, though medicare if you have a chronic condition. Just ask your doctor for the referral if you think it will help you. Many Doctors forget to mention the free physiotherapy to you. Here is a link to download FREE Physiotherapy resources. I illustrated this post with a favourite watercolour and gouache paintings I made into these gift cards of the possums eating blossoms. Art & Art Print Gifts can be viewed & purchased from Kathy Shell  I have been talking about children's classic books and nursery rhymes with my face book friends. I wonder how many of these were written in order to explain to children the effects of illness or the mental health behaviour of adults. A brief ‘lay persons’, analysis of the two great Children’s classics. This is my feelings about the possibly health condition and behaviour being explained by the stories in, ‘Through the Looking Glass, by Lewis Carroll”, and Peter Pan, by J. M. Barrie. I never liked 'Through the looking Glass', though I live' Peter Pan’. I see Peter Pan, the story of the mischievous boy who never grew up as the child fiction explanation of the adult who needs supervision because they have lost their executive function and have a cognitive function disorder, or Frontal lobe degeneration and or dementia . I have a 'Peter Pan', and I'm Wendy the carer and I love our Never Never land, (eco-therapy), life. Oh and there was a dog, in the Peter Pan story. Through the Looking Glass, or Alice in Wonderland, I feel is probably an explanation to a child of an adult’s uncontrolled schizophrenia nightmare and it scared the heeby Jeeves out of me when I first read it as a child and saw the film and I still do not like the story. I do not choose nightmares as my reading entertainment :-)  Skin Care 07/29/2011
 I subscribed to a heart health newsletter and I got an email giving 10 tips to care for my skin. Naturally I unsubscribed but thought I would give my skin care tips. I believe in good health care checks, regular dental care is important. If big lump sum expenses seem unfordable then check out dental insurance quotes. I wash my face in water.....that is it. I do not use makeup, I allow my skin to breath. I do use a pH balanced shampoo and conditioner. If my skin doesn't feel dry I don't moisturize it. I eat a healthy diet and moisturize my skin from within by including healthy oils and nutrients in my eating plan. I don't allow myself to be hoodwinked by the biggest con of the lot, the beauty industry. Dementia Information Links 07/24/2011
 I tend to follow all the latest information on dementia an dementia care because I have a family member with frontolobe degeneration and as I am 65 years old this year I am arare my own risk of being affected increases each year and I am interested in what I can lear and do to minimize the risk factors. It appears that a general healthy lifestyle is still the best prevention. For more detailed information these links are very useful. I do consider that eco-therapy, the love of being active in the outdoors has been the greatest help to my man. FORUMS Ask Nurse Dina Bulletin Board Caregivers I Have Dementia LIBRARY Diagnosis Caregivers Medicine Inspiration Practical Matters Prevention Therapy Research TYPES OF DEMENTIA Alzheimer's Lewy Body Frontotemporal Vascular Huntington's Rare Types Look-A-Likes Overview DIRECTORY Local Lookup Add Your Service TOP PICKS Today's:
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Chocolate 03/01/2011
 Do you eat Chocolate? I have always been grateful that I am not a huge chocolate fan. I can live without it perfectly well. I am convinced based on personal behavior that for me at least, it has addictive properties because if I do eat any, the ideal of only eating a small amount goes right out the window and I eat it all. Here’s a list from the Academy of General Dentistry of foods to eat for a healthy smile: Apples; Soy and Eggs; Carrots and celery; and DARK CHOCOLATE which contains chemicals that fight plaque (but go for at least 80 percent cocoa, or added milk and sugars will negate the effect). Sunset Northern Victoria. 02/22/2011
  We drove home from doing my 1 kilometer run fitness test along the pathways of the Goulburn River and saw a wonderful sunset near outr summer home. This is a little about my fitness activities today, as I posted it on my Kathy Shell page on facebook. Please feel welcome to join me there. Kathy Shell I hit my 3 target goals on my BodyMedia FIT today, after I finished running my 1 kilometer time trial for Michelle Bridges 12 Week Body Transformation I made my minus 1,100 calorie, 10,000 step and 90 minutes of moderate exercise personal goals for day :-). Had my bone density scans, got the blood tests done, even managed the push ups with the bad shoulder I get ultrasound-ed and XRayed in the morning. lol, having friends to do it with helps  Roasted Vegetable Recipe 02/20/2011
 Vegetables have a high nutrient value and play a very important role they play in helping you feel full I am seeing happy easter store gifts everywhere and I would prefer to buy a tasteful gift for Easter giving than some of the junk food passed off as Easter presents. LOL, I would refer my roast veggies any day to a gooey caramel egg. . Roasted vegetables is a great alternative to vegetable soup. Here is one of my favorite recopies, though I rarely follow it, I just use it as a rough guide and vary according to what is in my fridge and garden. I added a lot of tomatoes last night because my tomato plants are cropping prolifically at the moment. 4 spray(s) olive oil cooking spray 2 medium sweet red pepper(s), cut into 8 thick strips 1 medium green pepper(s), cut into 8 thick strips 1 medium summer squash, cut thickly on the diagonal 1 medium zucchini, cut thickly on the diagonal 1 medium red onion(s), cut into large wedges 12 oz canned artichoke hearts, without oil, drained and halved 1 tbsp thyme, fresh, minced 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste  How Can I Conquer Late Night Snacking? 02/17/2011
 Someone accidentally booby trapped my fridge and when I opened it late last night to give in to a late night snack (a healthy one and needed actually as I worked though till 3am) a large frozen chicken sprang out of the top shelf at me. It was a keystone Cops moment as I tried to catch the chicken and return it to the shelf spilling the contents of a full container f beetroot and its juices all over me and the fridge. as I was already battling to get my job finished by 3am I just left the mess in the fridge with several T Towels in there to blot up the red liquid. lol, I have not been game to look yet. I need more coffee before I face the mess and maybe even look at the hemo rage black reviews to find a power concoction so I can face the mess. lol. It got me thinking about practical ways aside from thinking the fridge might be booby trapped, to avoid late night snacking. These ones are from the American Dietitians Association. How Can I Conquer My Downfall: Snacking at Night? 1/ . Eat breakfast, lunch and dinner. The majority of people who struggle with night eating are those who skip meals or don't eat balanced meals during the day. 2/. Eat your evening meal in the kitchen or dining room, sitting down at the table. 3/. Drink cold, unsweetened raspberry tea. It tastes great and keeps your mouth busy. 4/. Change your night-time schedule. It will take effort, but it will pay off. You need something that will occupy your mind and hands. 5/. If you're emotional-eating at night, you need to focus on getting in touch with what's going on and taking care of yourself in a way that really works. Find a method of coping with your stress that doesn’t involve food. 6/. Put a sign on the kitchen and refrigerator doors: "Closed after Dinner." 7/. Brush your teeth right after dinner to remind you of your weight loss goals: No more food. 8/. Eat without engaging in any other simultaneous activity. No reading, watching TV, or sitting at the computer. That tip is not good for me, I'm a novelist I need to use my computer at night. Remember: eating late at night won't cause weight gain on healthy weight-loss programs. It's how many kilojoules—not when you eat them—that counts. I'm glad the above is true. I chose a lot of low calorie vegetables, and a slice of low fat cheese on one slice of wholegrain toast. Around 200 to 250 calories worth depending on how many vegetables.and my evening snack is usually 4 hours after dinner when I eat it and with another 4 hours of work still ahead of me. It is rarely a diet sin though it does stop me loosing weight or slows it down so unless I am hungry I would be better skipping it and this is where my late nights are ill effecting my weight loss.. | Art & Art Print Gifts can be viewed & purchased from
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