INR Test Strips URGENT SAFETY NOTICE

INR Test Strips URGENT SAFETY NOTICE

INR Test Strips URGENT SAFETY NOTICE INR Test Strips made by Roche under the Coaguchek brand have issued an URGENT SAFETY NOTICE.  It has been found that the test strips have been giving false INR readings.   Are you affected by this notice?  Are you, like me,...
Improve my sleep

Improve my sleep

May 30, 2018
The purchase of my new Fitbit, has got me looking into my sleep patterns again, looking at how I can improve my sleep.  Sleep, has to be one of the most under-rated healing practice’s we can undertake. Prior to having a stroke in 2013, I had little idea how sleep...
Missing Blogs

Missing Blogs

Missing Blogs Where are all my missing blogs for the last year and a half? It looks like I have fallen off the planet for 18 months.  Did you think I had disappeared?  No such luck.  I am continuing to not only survive but thrive. Within the last 18 months, I have had...
Aids for Stroke Recovery

Aids for Stroke Recovery

Aids for Stroke Recovery Scientists in America are developing breakthrough wearable aids for stroke recovery.  Stretchable sensors aim to speed up the recovery by monitoring the care they receive when they leave the hospital. Patients have wireless sensors stuck on to...
Spoon Theory living with chronic fatigue

Spoon Theory living with chronic fatigue

February 22, 2018
Spoon Theory living with chronic fatigue I had a discussion on my Eat On Warfarin, Face Book page last week.   A story was mentioned that I had not heard for a while.  It is a simple and brilliant theory which explains what it is like living with sickness and chronic...
How to Take A Nap

How to Take A Nap

How to Take A Nap How many times have you been so tired during the day you wished you could take a Nap?  Do you work through it or do you give in and grab a snooze?  There are many forms of napping.  This article shows that you can learn ways to nap that benefit you...
And Again… BREAKING NEWS… on Statins

And Again… BREAKING NEWS… on Statins

And Again… BREAKING NEWS… on Statins A new report suggests that Statins are not only of little benefit to patients but do more harm than good. The real benefits apparently come from a healthy diet and exercise. If you are on Statins, like I am, reading this article...
Grapefruit and Warfarin Interaction

Grapefruit and Warfarin Interaction

Grapefruit and Warfarin Interaction Many foods react with Warfarin (Coumadin®), here I will explain about the Grapefruit and Warfarin interaction.  Grapefruit is one food that has significant interaction with Warfarin.  As a matter of fact it interacts with many...
Breaking News: Heart Attacks and Strokes are linked to Stress

Breaking News: Heart Attacks and Strokes are linked to Stress

Breaking News: Heart Attacks and Strokes are linked to Stress 17 January 2017 -   It may seem like stating the obvious that there is a link between stress and heart attack or strokes.  However, the reason for this has remained a mystery - until now! New research,...