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In a previous post I talked about scaphoid fractures. Mine has been a very long journey. I broke my scaphoid 21 weeks ago and for most of that 21 weeks my wrist has been immobilized either in a cast or a splint. What’s more is that for scaphoid fractures they include your thumb in the … Continue reading
So I have some pretty severe allergies. Given the wide variety that I have personally I would be surprised if science found a single mechanism that caused all allergies. But I have to admit, I never thought that the fact that I am not, nor have I ever been, exposed to parasites would be at … Continue reading
I’ve never given much thought to phosphorus. It isn’t one of the minerals that we are told to supplement. The reason is that most of us get enough phosphorus through our diets already. No supplement needed. And too much phosphorus can have negative consequences. High phosphorus levels are linked with cardiovascular disease and long term … Continue reading
Yep, that’s right I broke my scaphoid. I was commuting to work on my bike (pedal not motor) in June and a car turned towards me. I crashed but didn’t get hit by the car; I still say it was the best possible option. So after walking around for a couple days in a lot … Continue reading
I need to have a snack before bed. Otherwise I lay awake thinking about how hungry I am, wake up in the middle of the night grumpy about life, and barely make it to breakfast in the morning. Eating it does not stop me from eating breakfast. It does let me take a little longer … Continue reading
I seem to be constantly chewing gum these days. I heard that chewing really minty gum could help with the ability to focus, so now whenever I feel myself drifting off I pull out a piece. Some days this means two or three pieces, which got me wondering, is all of this gum chewing helping … Continue reading
When I was a kid and my brother moved out, I took over his room immediately. Why would we think that animals are any different? I am not against recovering threatened and endangered species obviously. But, it sometimes amazes me that we are surprised that other animals, and plants to, have adapted to their absence. … Continue reading
I often hear people say that they are either a morning person or a night owl. I am the latter. My most intense creative and philosophical thoughts occur to me after 9:00 pm. This presents some challenges when I work jobs where I have to be up and going early in the morning. Now, I … Continue reading
I’m busy working away the other day when one of my coworkers stops short. All the other women working in my office space are in sweaters and have extra space heaters. I, on the other hand, am sitting in a sleeveless top quite comfortably. My coworker said that I gave credence to the guys who … Continue reading
It seems fitting, with the third installment of The Hunger Games “Mockingjay” coming out, to look into the actual mockingbird. I admit that I had to look up mockingbird biology, but that isn’t really surprising considering they are not local or even regional. The Northern Mockingbird lives in the US and Ontario south to southern … Continue reading
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