My mom just had her third surgery to repair hip tendons and its expected that she will not be able to go anywhere without 2 crutches for 6-8 weeks. Besides limiting mobility, it also means that she won't be able to cook for some time--her lifelong passion and joie de vivre, besides plants.
If she were nearby i would go spend time with her, but she's across the Atlantic (France, I'm in the US).
I'm trying to think of ways to cheer her up, make life easier, ease the tedium.
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posted by SpicyMustard
on Nov 1, 2012 -
7 answers
What are some unusual exercise/fitness/physical activity ideas in the San Francisco Bay Area, for example
House of Air or Jukari?
posted by divabat
on Aug 7, 2012 -
8 answers
A few years ago I attended a talk on women's wellness in which the speaker referred to the idea that in our male-dominated society, work quality/style is considered superior when the work is cranked out regularly (in the way that men produce sperm all day long), whereas a feminine perspective would be more cyclical (as in the menstrual cycle), with production of work involving periods of contemplation/incubation and rest and less volume of production. Does anyone know the origin or source for this concept? I don't think it was the speaker's original idea.
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posted by pupstocks
on Jan 18, 2012 -
4 answers
Program, app or software to keep track of our company's health and wellness, incentive and benefits program?
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posted by paulinsanjuan
on Jan 6, 2012 -
4 answers
Stress is starting to hurt me. What can I do? How can I dramatically reduce stress in my life? And/or take a budget vacation?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 22, 2011 -
21 answers
What are your favorite credible alternative health blogs and websites?
I'm particularly interested in those sites that critically draw upon existing research, less interested in those that are attached to really fringy political or philosophical approaches or other weirdness.
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posted by mecran01
on Jun 7, 2011 -
16 answers
I have a few questions about vitamins and supplements. Does anybody have any experience with Calcium/Magnesium/Vitamin D & B-Complex improving anxiety and mood? And, can anybody recommend a joint-health supplement for a puppy with a genetic tendency towards hip dysplaysia?
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posted by Raichle
on Jun 7, 2011 -
18 answers
(escape velocity from mild depression filter) After a mild episode two years ago, not sure if I'm out of the woods yet; taking care of myself much better but still having trouble focusing and completing more complicated tasks; where do I go from here? (description follows)
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posted by wallawallasweet
on Jan 5, 2011 -
9 answers
Alright, so it's cold/flu/etc season and my roommate brought home a package of Emergen-c. He welcomed me to it, so I figured what the heck, I'll take a look at it. Then I noticed it says you can take it post-workout, which spiked my interest because I'm a self-described 'gym bum.'
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posted by ascetic
on Dec 14, 2010 -
21 answers
My fingers hurt and I'm too young for arthritis! I've been working in the tech/construction field for 3-4 months now and my hands are killing me. I like this job and want to keep doing it. I also want to be able to play guitar in 20 years. What can I do?
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posted by es_de_bah
on Aug 5, 2010 -
21 answers
I'm looking for a fun chart/table of distances (Heights, Lengths) to incorporate into a walking for wellness program.
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posted by lyam
on Feb 4, 2010 -
7 answers
Anyone have any interesting medical or health-related rental ideas? I'm interested in starting a local rental business, and am researching ideas. Considering people are living longer, with more conditions and disability, any interesting ideas for a rental business?
posted by pallen123
on Dec 27, 2009 -
12 answers
First-ever visit to the gynecologist approaching, and I'm kind of nervous. What should I expect?
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posted by gavagai
on Sep 29, 2009 -
41 answers
I am interested to hear about opinions about the health and wellness industry and potential jobs.
I have been in corp. america for almost 10 years and tired of the inability to help and make a difference in peoples lives.
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posted by ecco21
on Jul 18, 2009 -
6 answers
Do Bananas constipate or do they do the opposite? My daughter needs to eat foods that make stool soft. Some people have told me to feed her bananas and others say to stay away from them. Which is the truth?
My daughter is five years old.
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posted by lynnie-the-pooh
on Jun 15, 2009 -
25 answers
Please help me brainstorm: how can technology be used to increase, otherwise augment,or lead to greater self-awareness in the real (non-virtual) world? I'm putting together a presentation around what I perceive to be a growing trend in Human Computer Interaction: systems that help us to become more self-aware, or at least help us to understand the hidden consequences of choices that were once invisible. I'm particularly interested in the area of personal health and wellness but I'm not parochial in this respect.
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posted by anelsewhere
on Feb 19, 2009 -
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Former competitive weightlifter (female, 55 yrs old) here, got super fit to elite status at 50 yrs old by professional trainer, diagnosed with incurable blood cancer and told to stop the really hard training, as it puts too much strain on the immune system. Want to start another program but .....
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posted by ~Sushma~
on Jul 31, 2008 -
5 answers
How can I reach potential clients and new avenues for my health business? Would love specific suggestions for online networks, writing and speaking opportunities, and individual consultations. My business revolves around holistic health, life coaching, homeopathy, and intuitive skills.
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posted by healthyliving
on Jun 10, 2008 -
1 answer
I woke up this morning and felt GREAT. Not just physically well but emotionally too. I felt motivated to do my morning workout, actually spoke with my father instead of the usually morning grunts, sang aloud in the car to the slug line (HOV rideshare) and was in a general all-around-good mood. I kid you not. At one point while getting dressed I thought "today is the first day of the rest of my life" HA!! Crazy I know! I was actually thinking of ways to be productive and it wasn’t even 6 in the morning!
My question is... How do I make that happen EVERYDAY, how can I enjoy such motivation and well feelings on a consistent basis?
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posted by crewshell
on Aug 20, 2007 -
23 answers
We just painted our one-year old son's bedroom two days ago. Is it safe to let him sleep there tonight? Will the fumes give him headaches? (The new paint stench is still vaguely present, although my wife says she doesn't notice it at all. I'd like to hear from any pediatricians out there, if possible.)
posted by iced_borsch
on Sep 5, 2005 -
4 answers
VitaminFilter: I am a reasonably healthy male in my twenties, and I take a regular old Centrum multivitamin every day. My current huge container is almost empty, and before I buy another one, I'm wondering if there's something better. Is there really any difference between the various brands of multivitamins? Is there a brand better suited for someone my age? I have access to Whole Foods, Wild Oats, Trader Joes, etc., if that helps.
posted by jed
on Jan 10, 2005 -
25 answers
