Category Archives: Health

A-Z Challenge 2020 – Specialised Studies S is for Special Events

Posted on April 22, 2020 by Julie Goucher

Perhaps an unusual specialised study is focusing on special events, those around a certain theme, or events that took place during a specific time period. A special event that is topical for the current climate, on a global scale, is … Continue reading →

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A-Z Challenge 2020 – Specialised Studies H is for Health

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Julie Goucher

In these days of modern medicine you would probably expect that the majority of support and knowledge came from Doctors or Health Professional. I have been qualified in my allied health profession for 30 years, but it has always been … Continue reading →

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Genealogy Blog Party – We ❤️ February – actually no, I don’t! #GOONSblogchallenge – Post 6

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Julie Goucher

Taking part in the Genealogy Blog Party, hosted by Elizabeth at MyDescendantsAncestors.com. February, and in particular Valentine’s day is now a subdued day. The day in 2020 marks the 6th year since my Mum passed away, just two days before her … Continue reading →

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Favourite Book(s) #29 – The Writing Diet by Julia Cameron

Posted on July 21, 2018 by Julie Goucher

I have mentioned before on this site that I have kept a journal since I was 12. What started as a small homework book that I was presented with at senior school morphed into something else a complete note of … Continue reading →

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Favourite Book(s) #13 – Paralysed with fear by Gareth Williams

Posted on March 31, 2018 by Julie Goucher

As a child I remember having my polio drops on sugar. Later when I was in my early twenties I went off travelling and was recommended to have a variety of vaccinations to prevent contracting diseases which afflict some parts … Continue reading →

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Polio Resources

Posted on December 29, 2017 by Julie Goucher

Over the course of the last few years I have accumulated quite a few useful resources about Polio and Post Polio Syndrome (PPS). The following is a list of those resources listed in no particular order. This list of resources … Continue reading →

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Polio Matters

Posted on December 27, 2017 by Julie Goucher

I have written elsewhere on this site that my late Mum had Polio as a child. I had always been interested in Polio research and the development of Post Polio Syndrome and after Mum passed away in 2014 I researched … Continue reading →

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More on Thyroid…….and Genetics

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Julie Goucher

This is NOT a medical post and does not reflect any medical or pharmacological details – these are my opinions based upon reading and my professional learning. A few weeks ago a newsletter I subscribe to, called Stop the Thyroid … Continue reading →

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Thyroid Awareness Month 2013

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Julie Goucher

Over the last few years I have shared various posts about my Thyroid condition and the curiosity of could it be inherited. As it is Thyroid Awareness Month, I thought I would simply present a little medley of those earlier … Continue reading →

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Thyroid Literary Challenge – Words of Encouragement

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Julie Goucher

Understanding, Knowledge, Share and Experience When I was first diagnosed with a thyroid condition 20 years ago I wanted to gain as much knowledge as I could. Knowledge that would develop my understanding about the condition and enable me to … Continue reading →

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