Painting Still Life is a classic form of art painting which I find very satisfying and therapeutic. I like the challenge of depicting the objects as forms, shapes and colours and the importance of lights and shades. Often more exacting than painting people, animals or places it has the advantage of the subject staying stillContinue reading “GoddessArt -Still Life”
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QIPP Right Care Better Healthcare Public Health
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New year resolutions
Hello Diana, about this time every year I promise myself to make simple changes and to take better care of my health. What could my New Year Resolutions be? Molly Squires Edinburgh Hello Molly, here are some easy ways to help you to better health in 2021 Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables toContinue reading “New year resolutions”
Too much sitting
We sit to take the weight off our feet but sitting for too long can result in slack abdominal muscles and slumped posture encouraging cramp and indigestion. Exercise helps to re-oxygenate your system and improve your circulation and digestion. Reintroducing exercise for the less active and for those getting older or restricted in their movementsContinue reading “Too much sitting”
Joint Pain
Dear Diana I’ve just hit 60 and feel so frustrated because my joints are stiff and painful. It makes it more difficult to move around like I did previously. Is this just old age creeping on…or is there something I can do to help myself? Helen Martin Somerset Do you want to exercise atContinue reading “Joint Pain”
Enthesitis-related arthritis
Enthesitis-related arthritis is a type of juvenile arthritis that often affects the joints of the leg and spine, causing inflammation where the tendons attach to the bone. It can cause stiffness in the neck and lower back in the teenage years. It’s also linked to a painful eye condition called acute uveitis. Versus Arthritis has moreContinue reading “Enthesitis-related arthritis”
Strong hands and fingers
Our hands and fingers are anatomically complicated areas of our bodies consisting of 27 bones, and for us human beings they play an important role in how we function in both our body and sign language. It’s fascinating to learn that the 10 digits of two hands, and also the 12 phalanges of 4 fingers (touchable byContinue reading “Strong hands and fingers”
Aching joints
Ouch! An increase in years inevitably brings some changes to our skeletons with a natural thinning of bones. Changes in the joints, with arthritis, rheumatism and backache are painful reminders of the passing years. Joint pain is common and can be the result of injury, but more often a form of arthritis. In older peopleContinue reading “Aching joints”
Green Goddess – Stand and Exercise
Today’s exercise is for Green, Amber and Red subscribers – Caution
Green Goddess – Strengthen your legs and prevent DVT
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