“You have to continually massage the scar tissue.” I heard it over and over again, from the surgeon, the occupational therapist (OT) and the physiotherapist “#544 – How to Massage Away Scar Tissue for Hand Mobility”
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#542 – 3 Hacks to Survive Hand Surgery
It’s been seven weeks since I had surgery to repair a ruptured thumb. The surgeon reassures me that I am on target with my recovery, “#542 – 3 Hacks to Survive Hand Surgery”
#541 – What to Wear Home From Surgery
The Recovery Room nurses were impressed when my husband slung back the curtain and I emerged in my three-piece pajama set. “Oh, you’re smart. So “#541 – What to Wear Home From Surgery”
#540 – Surgery for a Ruptured Thumb Tendon
While clicking Holly’s leash, things got out of hand. I heard a snap, then I was unable to flex my thumb. It could have been “#540 – Surgery for a Ruptured Thumb Tendon”
#534 – Your Input, Please
I’m working on an article for HealthCentral about Breaking Rules with Chronic Illness. My topic will explore how your rules for living change when you “#534 – Your Input, Please”
Top 100 Health Blogs Award
I was pleasantly surprised and extremely honoured to discover that my blog, Auntie Stress Café, has been included in the Top 100 Health Blogs by HealthLabs.com! The press release, Top “Top 100 Health Blogs Award”
Willing Your Body to Science
If you’re considering willing your body to science, you can learn more about the procedure from my article on HealthCentral.com about How to Will Your “Willing Your Body to Science”
#525 – Hard to Read Prescription Labels?
Even with prescription glasses, it can be hard to read the inserts that come in the box with certain medications, supplements and other instruction booklets. “#525 – Hard to Read Prescription Labels?”
Chronic Illness Treatments: Hold ‘Em or Fold ‘Em?
As Kenny Rogers sang in The Gambler: “You’ve got to know when to hold ’em, know when to fold ’em…” It can be difficult to “Chronic Illness Treatments: Hold ‘Em or Fold ‘Em?”
#523 – Blood Test Snapshots
I’ve always felt that certain blood test snapshots could be “out of focus”. The results could vary, dependent upon what you ate, how much or “#523 – Blood Test Snapshots”
Resolve Interpersonal Conflicts with Your Health Care Team
“Communication must be HOT (unlike your joints!). That’s honest, open and two-way.” – Dan Oswald When you visit a member of your health care team, “Resolve Interpersonal Conflicts with Your Health Care Team”
#502 – #RABlogWeek: Day 2 – My Health and Wellness is My Responsibility
Today’s blog prompt: Active versus reactive patients. We usually start as naïve and trusting patients, then at some point we realize we must take an active “#502 – #RABlogWeek: Day 2 – My Health and Wellness is My Responsibility”