Hepatitis A outbreak in several European countries

 https://www.9news.com.au/world/hepatitis-a-outbreak-in-several-european-countries/8aa9a75c-def5-4950-ba34-06f739f5f3b6

While the figures are low really this is pretty nasty, not the sort of thing that one comes in contact with generally, hepatitis is always around as it is in its various strains. If the governments could do an advertising campaign and hand out education leaflets in the streets through charities  and so on, to heighten awareness of Hep A symptoms and prevention in homelessness communities and travellers that has to be a good help in prevention. 

Contemplating your belly button or oiling your navel for health

 Here is something interesting about our belly buttons, putting oils on our belly button for various health benefits based on Ayurveda practices. It covers things such as skin care, women’s health issues, arthritic pain, gastrointestinal problems etc. Do be careful of allergic reactions to certain essential oils though, find an alternative choice if possible. I put a few links here for people to read, you may discover more information online for other remedies. For instance people that use essential oils know that ginger, chamomile, lavender and peppermint are good for the digestive system and wind pain when mixed with a carrier oil and massaged onto the abdomen. Chamomile is good to use with lavender to help one relax and assist in sleeping especially if used with magnesium. 

https://www.forbes.com/sites/ariannajohnson/2023/11/09/can-putting-oil-in-belly-button-cause-weight-loss-experts-doubt-new-tiktok-navel-oiling-trend/

There are different oils for different health purposes including essential oils in a carrier oil base. Grape seed oil absorbs into the skin easily and doesn’t stain your clothes unlike other massage oils, but if the carrier oil is also part of the treatment then wear an old t shirt when applying the oils. 

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news/what-happens-when-you-start-oiling-your-belly-button/photostory/67468040.cms?picid=67468066

https://www.healthline.com/health/pechoti#how-to

https://www.pristyncare.com/blog/benefits-of-applying-oil-near-belly-button-pc0135/

I hope this post is beneficial to many people who may not have come across this therapeutic practice. 

Warm and fuzzy hugs peeps 🤗🤗

Borax Powder for personal use

 I thought people may be interested in uses for Borax powder, such as an anti fungal treatment and an additive to epsom salts or magnesium chloride in the bath or a foot bath.

Borax has multiple uses and you should use it very carefully. Just because it is natural doesn’t mean that it cannot be harmful. So please do read up on the do's and don'ts of using Borax. 

I am an insomniac and live in a house that adds up to the number 5, which is a notorious number for insomniacs. Anyway, I started using a tablespoon of Borax in a foot bath with magnesium chloride last week and boy oh boy what a great sleep as well as my feet feeling great. I still use my magnesium cream with chamomile and lavender at bedtime too.

Borax is good for keeping one’s skin acid neutral and is useful for deep cleaning to remove excess oil from your skin, so a must have for those who have oily skin. It is used in commercial shampoos, exfoliants, creams and cleansers. Borax is also known as a preservative in preventing bacterial growth in shampoos, creams and lotions. However some people have allergies to Borax and long term use can cause skin rashes. 

Please make sure that you keep it away from children and pets. Large amounts can be harmful, so use with caution and follow the instructions on a reputable website. 

Borax has multiple household uses too so if you can’t tolerate it on your skin it may be good for cleaning your house and as a laundry booster to keep your clothes mould free. 

https://www.blants.com.au/

Click on the link and read up on the uses for Borax and Magnesium Chloride and Epsom salts. Good health to everyone. 

Warm and fuzzy hugs 🤗 

Mouldy clothes or bedding in winter

 https://www.bhg.com.au/lifestyle/cleaning/how-to-wash-mould-clothes/

With the cold and damp weather back, mould is back too. There are natural ways to remove mould from clothing, bedding and other things. One of the most common and effective ways is using borax, using white vinegar or bicarbonate of soda in your washing machine. 

Sunlight is a powerful tool in not just drying your laundry but also killing spores and fungus. Make sure that your laundry is completely dry before bringing it indoors. If you have an inverter tumble dryer that will completely dry any damp clothes that will help. 

Water must be at least 65 degrees celsius to kill bacteria and that includes your washing up water when washing dishes. If your sink water is only 50 or 55 degrees centigrade then you can’t kill bacteria, either so add boiling water from the kettle or buy antibacterial dishes washing detergent. 

For bed linen to keep fresh and avoid mould in a damp environment use borax, you should ventilate your rooms and use moisture removal products like damp rid, regularly to pull the moisture out of the air. These tubs fill with water quickly depending on where you live and if the house is prone to dampness. You can buy the replacement granules for your damp rid pots which works out cheaper than buy new tubs when the crystals are used up. Keep an eye on your windows for black mould too and wipe them down often through winter. Some houses and flats or apartments get mould on the inside walls too so you may need to move furniture to check for mould especially near beds. 

I remember as a child and newly arrived in Australia when I lived in a Sydney flat with stone walls inside, and my mother had to keep cleaning the mildew off the walls in our bedrooms. She was fastidious about cleaning the house and always opened the windows every morning but still the mildew would happen. 

 Mould does affect your health and must be taken seriously as mould can lead to serious illness including cancer. 

https://www.blants.com.au/natural-pure-borax/ 

Doctors warn popular drink may increase risk of blood cancer

 https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/food/drink/doctors-warn-popular-drink-may-increase-risk-of-blood-cancer/news-story/72b59ba8b6518bd73bd512aa08f165ee

I have never liked these energy drinks and always felt they were harmful. Please read this article and  be informed about the potential consequences. 

Woman in her 20s unable to pee for six years results in psychiatric hospital admission and rare diagnosis

 https://thenightly.com.au/world/woman-in-her-20s-unable-to-pee-for-six-years-results-in-psychiatric-hospital-admission-and-rare-diagnosis-c-18382734

Poor young woman to go through such pain and suffering, but the negligence and ignorance from her GP and other doctors in the hospital is shocking. Because she is young and female she is treated so poorly as usual in the health system. 

Many of us have been through such sexist arrogant treatment, yet nothing changes even when it’s female doctors and nurses. I am glad to see that she got her diagnosis and treatment. That pain and suffering must be horrific and the disbelief from the medical community compounding this. 

Too young to have bladder issues?? What ignorance and stupidity from educated medical professionals. But that is bog standard mentality in the health sector. Too young to get cancer, too young to have reproductive issues, too young to have menopause etc. The human body is not a one size fits all, it is as different as you and I, so doctors should never assume anything. Investigate and rule out first using a process of elimination and scans. A scan should have been done as soon as she went longer than 24 hours without urinating. This is gender based discrimination and age based discrimination against young women. But to first offer a laxative is utterly ridiculous, why give bowel treatment to a bladder issue? and the longer you go without urinating leads to infection. 

Many years ago my oldest child was in excruciating pain like this getting out of his car seat. We had been shopping early one morning and just gotten back home. He was perfectly fine until I was getting his baby brother and him out of the car seats, when he started screaming in pain. 

Unable to stand up easily and crying, I managed to get him and his little brother into the house and rang for an ambulance. As soon as he got into A. and E and his father arrived from his office nearby the doctors were very quick and thorough. It turned out he hadn’t been to the toilet when he got out of bed in the morning. I had expected him to have been to the toilet as usual on waking. He was able to urinate no problem in the hospital and was a happy camper right away. Now he was a small boy just weeks away from starting school, and he was given very good care by the ambulance crew and the doctor because he was a small child, so when a young woman is unable to urinate for 24 hours why is she treated so poorly? She is obviously an intelligent woman and knows something is wrong but nobody will listen to her. 

She is put in a mental health ward because they refuse to accept the truth that she couldn’t wee. I would like to see all of the doctors she saw reprimanded for abuse and negligence in their duties of care to her. She should definitely seek legal counsel. 

Australian whose blood saved 2.4 million babies dies

 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y4xqe60gyo

What an incredible gift to humanity. 

Female Physicians Are Dying by Suicide at Astonishingly High Rates

 https://www.sciencealert.com/female-physicians-are-dying-by-suicide-at-astonishingly-high-rates

Holy cow this is totally unacceptable, what price do we put on a human life ? Or any life for that matter!

It says so much about society and this world. Without doctors and veterinarians we are stuffed, remember that. The establishment doesn’t care about the welfare of the doctors anymore than they do about the rest of us. They are sociopaths and it’s a trickle down effect, when it reaches the bottom of the barrel that’s women. We don’t count for shit and it’s always been this way. Even female doctors can be like this with female patients, it’s a case of shit flows down hill. Those without a voice cop the most shit, that’s the patriarchal system, it’s predatory and merciless. 

Man 'in limbo' waiting for consultant appointment

 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj4n887wj9ko

These situations are created, they don’t happen by accident. This is politicians at all levels who are to blame. If you have been reading my blog over the past couple of years you can see what my husband has been through and it became critical, and potentially close to dying because of mismanagement in the local hospital. 

I have absolutely no time for politicians and the medical establishment hierarchy because of the screw ups we have been through. I can relate to how upset and frightened this man is. I pray that he get help sooner rather than later because he could die while waiting. Ideally he should keep pressure on his local mp, the health minister and anyone that can help him get the care he needs. How much value do you put of a human life? Asking for a friend. 

Parents warn never to kiss a baby on the lips after their daughter suffered brain damage

 https://metro.co.uk/2019/02/12/parents-warn-never-kiss-baby-lips-daughter-suffered-brain-damage-8555667/

I saw an article come up on Facebook and knowing that they don’t fact check anything now, I googled this particular article, it’s actually from 2019 but still relevant and really important to get the message out to the public. 

What does it take for people to use their brains when it comes to babies and germs? Viruses and bacteria live around us and transmit diseases, use your brain and do not kiss babies or children on the mouth. Never mind the fact that some children are neurodiverse and don’t like to be touched. The whole COVID pandemic has done nothing to make people think about infection and virus control. Nope, everything was just discarded as soon as people felt there was nothing to worry about. Back to the usual habits. 

My mother, if I can call her that, was notorious for kissing on the mouth. She had a history of cold sores, but never gave a single thought to transmitting her viral infection. No, my baby got it as did I because of her ignorance. I don’t want others to pay the price of gross arrogance and ignorance. Stop and think before you act. Do not touch a baby or child without permission from the parent. It’s called respect and manners for a start. The herpes virus stays in your system permanently, it never goes away. It will keep coming back regularly and you will transmit it to others. 

You do not have the right to touch a child or baby, ever, without permission from the parents or the child. Do you want to risk the health of a child because of your stupidity and ego? I am not a tolerant person when it comes to child safety, my newborn baby was infected by my mother due to her ego. Not once did she admit fault. Her enormous ego would never permit fault. 

When the damage is done it can’t be undone, the baby lives with the consequences. The immune system is just developing in a new born baby, so please keep that in mind. My husband had a very serious autoimmune disease when my children were conceived and thus both have a damaged immune systems. It’s not rocket science to work this out, unfortunately as young parents we didn’t know that at the time. We obviously knew about infection control, just not DNA damage when it comes to reproduction,  back in the day doctors were just learning about DNA damage, so being in our youth we had no idea. 

Please keep a watchful eye on your babies and children and educate your family members about transmission of herpes and other viruses. You don’t get a second chance with this. There is not enough public awareness on this and that is not good enough, we need universal health warnings to educate people. 

UPDATE  child loses his sight due to herpes from a kiss  13/3/25 

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-14490535/Toddler-losing-eye-kissed-cold-sore-herpes-blind.html

Read the comments, one child was left disabled after being kissed on the nose by his grandfather who had cold sores. 

What your mouth has to do with your risk of dementia

 https://www.watoday.com.au/lifestyle/health-and-wellness/what-your-mouth-has-to-do-with-your-risk-of-dementia-20250217-p5lcpa.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawIjXIlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHVO4hxk5xA7znzyYPjCAL3yBngEyjtrhqj-0is56cT76tdYbT1jKuxyjnQ_aem_GM9uP3fRDpWMIQF3GTps0Q

This is an interesting article not just for us older people, we all need to learn about this terrible disease. Please take the time to read this article. One thing that I am curious about is people my parents age and older having a full set of dentures at a young age, yet still have dementia. 

Young women in the old days had all their teeth removed around the time they were having babies, so did this cause infection to get into the bloodstream in their late teens or early 20's? That is decades before the disease takes hold. For instance  many of my aunts that died in their 90's  did not develop this disease in their 60's or 70's and only one or two ever smoked I have no idea about alcohol consumption, other than at New Year family gatherings. Most of my mum's side lived to ages 88 to 96 and only be in a nursing home in their 90's it is puzzling as to why it takes decades for the disease to manifest. 

Yes, some succumb  to dementia in their 70's or 80's but some later in old age. Genetics obviously plays it's part too, I just hope that we find a cure soon, as there are young people that are now diagnosed in their 20's with dementia, yet we don't know what triggers it in young people.  

The Mediterranean diet has been touted as one of the ideal diets since the 1980's, yet look at the junk food  in English language countries  as well as a high dependance on processed foods. I personally try to avoid processed foods as much as possible. And almost never eat take away foods, the cost of living crisis is a major problem in food affordability in Australia and Britain meaning many people have to feed their families unhealthy foods just to survive.  Add to the problem; the cost of visiting a dentist, many people just cannot afford to see a dentist and that is getting worse in the past 5 years. 

Growing anger as women's health crisis threatens to leave thousands unmedicated

 https://9now.nine.com.au/a-current-affair/menopause-womens-health-tga-hormone-replacement-therapy/23fad68d-5416-4117-a2ab-4620ff82a354

Living in a first world country and this happens, unbelievable. This shortage has been allowed to happen if there are problems internationally, how long has it been happening for? I question the use of the word surge, there isn’t a sudden increase of women hitting menopause, it’s a constant cycle in the human population. And given the world population has increased shouldn’t the pharmaceutical industry adjust accordingly? 

Australia needs to be manufacturing more medicine on shore, we can’t depend on overseas for medicine especially in current times as shipping goods is problematic due to world politics and conflicts. That  should be rectified by building more facilities for producing drug ingredients on shore to supply our medication supplies. 

Doctor declared cancer free one year after receiving treatment inspired by his own treatment

 https://viralstrange.com/doctor-declared-cancer-free-one-year-after-receiving-treatment-inspired-by-his-own-research/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=fb_feed&utm_campaign=musiccrowns&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0ceFkaxGZM5x_MxoHiPX64jfA1Bb58R9mRZsw6WJJwWtuOMPbYxI29F98_aem_mVPNOVe3pP_JQienOMi1HQ#

Very brave man, that takes courage to be a Guinea pig for new medicine. I hope he stays cancer free from here on in. The scientific breakthroughs are part of Uranus’s power so it is no surprise that he made such an amazing discovery. 

When I was reading the article I saw blue healing lights in a cluster above his head. That is a positive sign spiritually, blue is a healing colour, but in the future light therapy will be common treatment. The blue spectrum is very important in this technology. 

UPDATE: 11/3/25 Sadly his cancer has returned, just when we thought there was hope 😭

https://9now.nine.com.au/a-current-affair/professor-richard-scolyer-top-doctors-heartbreaking-update-to-his-own-cancer-battle/0251e0ed-ba42-49c8-a809-2299f4803f97

The Genetic Impact of Forever Chemicals on Brain Function

 https://neurosciencenews.com/genetics-forever-chemicals-brain-28312/

Dated 6 January 2025

It’s not just the brain that we need to worry about, it’s our entire bodies. We are full of all sorts of chemicals from our foods and the environment. 

A Common Sleeping Pill May Reduce The Buildup of Alzheimer's Proteins, Study Finds

 https://www.sciencealert.com/a-common-sleeping-pill-may-reduce-the-buildup-of-alzheimers-proteins-study-finds

As someone who suffers from insomnia this interests me. I do believe that we will have a significant breakthrough in this treatment in my lifetime. It may start by stripping something from the drug and using a combination treatment. I am only going from intuition here as I know absolutely nothing of medicine. 

Long term medication does harm the liver, but it’s quality of life that matters. 

Home fragrances impact indoor air quality, and the health risks are alarming

 https://www.earth.com/news/home-fragrances-impact-indoor-air-quality-and-the-health-risks-are-alarming/

A better option for fragrance is using an oil burner with essential oils and not a fragrant oil which is chemicals. I have used an oil burner since the 1990’s and the fragrance wafts through my house. I have one in my office and one in my kitchen and family room. Never leave an oil burner unattended for safety reasons especially if you have children or fur babies. 

I do have some scented candles too though which I don’t use too often. I did invest in air purifiers 4years ago to help with health issues and they are running constantly. I highly recommend investing in good quality air purifiers if possible. 

You can buy Frankincense and myrrh essential oils easily, these also help with spiritual cleansing. Cedar wood is a great essential oil to use at Christmas time it’s one of my most used oils. I use my oils for spiritual reasons mostly but I also use them for relaxing and promoting a calming environment. Please be very careful with using essential oils around pets because some are toxic to animals. 

I only burn incense outside after a lady told me about how harmful it is to use indoors. So I am very careful with that. I like to burn incense at my back door and my front door creating a cleansing and spiritually uplifting environment. 

I buy my essential oils from Essentials of Australia https://www.escentialsofaustralia.com/ the prices are fantastic and Max has good quality oils. I used to buy his oils when he lived in Canberra years ago. I recently reconnected with him thanks to John from Bonvale Connections when he retired as John had recommended him to his customers. Check out the prices of the oils and you will be delightfully surprised.

Hospital reveals the 10 Most common objects that kids stick up their noses

 https://www.9news.com.au/national/most-common-objects-children-stick-up-their-nose/1cbf668b-06f5-49aa-b877-dca324708e34

It’s not just up the hooter, they also shove things in their ears too. I remember sticking beads in my ears when I was around 3 years old. I wanted to wear earrings like my mum. 

Luckily my mum put some oil into my ear to massage the ear and out popped the bead. Two minutes later, I did it again and I put it deeper into the ear, lol. She was not impressed with me obviously and she went to find where my beads came from and put them in the garbage to prevent me trying to do it again. It was a necklace that had broken and me being a rather active child, thought that  I could put the beads in my ears. 

Probiotic Delivers Anticancer Drug To Gut

 https://www.miragenews.com/probiotic-delivers-anticancer-drug-to-gut-1361941/

This looks promising, but the body needs to be alkaline to stop disease too, when the body builds up acid it becomes sick. Life is pretty hectic for the average person as it is, and trying to afford a healthy nutritious diet is getting more difficult for people especially if they have a family to feed. Probiotics are expensive for many families too, and you need top quality probiotics that are kept refrigerated. Anything else is not worth buying, so do your research before buying anything. Natural yoghurt is a good start as are fermented foods, though not everyone can eat these for health reasons such as allergies to these things or an intolerance. Talk to your pharmacist about probiotics for people who are lactose intolerant as there are alternatives. 

This is where those that can afford to, need to use a naturopath as well as their family doctor. Learning what is nutritional and what is immune system enhancing. With the changes in our world these days we owe it to ourselves to learn nutrition and preventative natural medicine to work together for optimal health. 

Scan exposes how bad sleep affects our brain, study finds

 https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/health-problems/scan-exposes-how-bad-sleep-affects-our-brain-study-finds/news-story/bafdb55418ab3474b7f414bc649fc5ed

I have never had a full nights sleep in almost 36 years. My husband having health issues most of his life means we are both never getting a full nights sleep uninterrupted. I have chronic sleep apnea too and as we get older there is insomnia sometimes. I have always been fully aware of the importance of a full nights sleep, because my father always instilled this in me. I always went to bed early but my parents would be awake until 11.00 pm every night watching TV, and up at 5.30 am to get ready for work because the traffic in Sydney is terrible. 

Going to bed between 9.30 pm and 10.00 pm is probably the ideal time and reading a book to relax before going to sleep. Not heavy reading, it should be something that doesn’t overwhelm you or require heavy concentration. When you feel sleepy it’s time to put the light out. Do not have blue light in the room either because it affects your sleep as do lights in cold white spectrum. 

Brain doctor reveals 1 thing you need to avoid if you’re depressed

 https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/health-problems/brain-doctor-reveals-1-thing-you-need-to-avoid-if-youre-depressed/news-story/f575d0b513c8a681a2fcfeafd68e9bf9

It’s about time this issue was openly discussed, what you eat affects your health, physically and mentally. Modern food is garbage and the high quantity of take-away food in society is unacceptable. Without proper nutrition of course you will become depressed and obese with various health issues. Not to mention dental issues. 

Most of what is on supermarket shelves is garbage and unfortunately with the cost it living so high most people are struggling to keep a roof over their heads, feed their families and hoping they will have a job next week. Add the expense of seeing a doctor, or dentist on top of that,  and there is no way the average person can afford to eat healthy food every day and keep their optimal health. Don’t forget we also need sunlight for vitamin D to prevent disease and depression. 

 Natural unprocessed foods are expensive right now depending on your income level, as are good quality refrigerated probiotics needed to restore gut health. For a start if you have to take antibiotics, you must replenish the good gut bacteria at the same time as you take your antibiotics. But it should be a three month course of taking probiotics to restore your gut bacteria. Now just picture a family needing medicine, the cost on top of normal weekly household bills pushes the bank account balance down in current times. So the nutrition needed may be impossible for many families right now, and that leads to health problems. 

Children are especially vulnerable if there is insufficient nutrition needed for healthy body and brain development. The government needs to take action to ensure that people are able to have access to healthy nutritional food at a reasonable price. Without good quality food we will have children growing up with vitamin and mineral deficiencies which will affect their ability to develop physically and mentally, and to prevent depression and other mental health disorders. That in turn affects their employment choices and wage potential in adulthood. Better education on nutrition should be provided at every level of schooling, explaining what happens to their bodies when they don’t have the right nutrition.