Category Archives: Health

Audibly All-Clear

Posted on February 7, 2025 by sputterpub

I tried the drops – they didn’t serve to clearthe wax and water blockage in my ear.I had a doctor look, and learned that bothmy drums could not be seen. I wasn’t loathto seek lavage – the nurse applied with … Continue reading →

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On the Lip of Epiphany

Posted on February 1, 2025 by sputterpub

Two feel-good chemicals can circulateinside our mammal brains, I understand,that trigger happiness but don’t equate –they’re separate and distinct. For on one hand,the serotonin’s needed to commanddeep-seated satisfaction; dopamineis easier to purchase on demand,but doesn’t gratify as deep or clean.

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Eariness

Posted on January 29, 2025 by sputterpub

A doctor once advised me not to pokean item less than elbow-size in ears.Detecting solid wisdom in his joke, I took his point to heart. That was 10 yearsago at least, while he removed the waxI’d grown (that syringe brought … Continue reading →

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Slower!

Posted on January 27, 2025 by sputterpub

Intending to reduce my speed in mostendeavors, I assume that age will serveto aid me toward that goal. I used to boast(at least within) at work and walk, aswerveand weaving through obstructions, like a hostof foes would block me but … Continue reading →

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Waxing Symptoms

Posted on January 26, 2025 by sputterpub

Immersing in my bath last week, a weirdsensation was occasioned for my head.It felt like water in my ear, appearedto be a drainage failure, but insteadof dripping out, no posture I tried clearedthe painless situation. When I readand someone peered, … Continue reading →

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Diagnostic Coffee

Posted on January 23, 2025 by sputterpub

It’s seldom coffee loses its appealfor me, as tonic mugs of morning fuel.The only days without are if I feelan illness coming on, when germs are cruel-victorious. Today’s was like a jewelof taste, near chocolate-y, and rich in smell.Enjoying sip … Continue reading →

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Startle Reflex

Posted on January 20, 2025 by sputterpub

We know self-preservation instinct’s strong –all act reflexively to duck a fail.But I just watched an expert get it wrong,I think, about the way we flailas babies, startled, arms and legs outflung,and, gasping then, delay our next exhale.It’s not just … Continue reading →

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Precovery

Posted on January 19, 2025 by sputterpub

I am not ill. My brother didn’t sharehis cold with me. And others failed to spillthe germs that recently seem everywhere.I am not ill. Though I’ve a knee that warns me to instilldue caution how I move, it’s only fairappreciating … Continue reading →

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Dawn Yoga

Posted on January 13, 2025 by sputterpub

I woke away from home before the sun,and though most Saturdays I will omitthe mat, preferring talk and iPad funwith bouncing kids, last week I did committo 7 days of Prana. I could waitfor guided breathing till the afternoon,but better … Continue reading →

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Forestalled

Posted on January 12, 2025 by sputterpub

Preempted by complaints she feels unwell(beset by stress, depression, lethargy),there isn’t any space for me to tellher I’m exhausted by her tendencyto chastise, judge, attempt to yank by yellfor her sore feelings some apology.I’ll have to wait to modify the … Continue reading →

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