The Shed

Smeato Shed Mate showed me how to cure Reflux, often called Heartburn. Late in 2009 I began to get some painful reflux, some mornings, at around 5am. I tried taking Mylanta and Gaviscon for a few weeks but the relief was very temporary. I had a Gastroscopy and there were no ulcers or anything serious, ...continue reading >

UPDATE I HAVE FOUND A FACEBOOK GROUP OF D.I.S.H  SUFFERER’S D.I.S.H Facebook Group Also known as Forestier’s disease, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis causes stiffness in your upper back and may also affect your neck and lower back. Some people experience diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis beyond the spine in areas such as their heels, ankles, knees, ...continue reading >

Voltaren Emugel cream reduces my back pain better than anything else. Before I discovered Voltaren, I was taking Naprosyn tablets, a NSAID, to relieve the pain. After a few years it was causing stomach problems, a well known side effect and in 2003 I had to stop taking it. Because Voltaren is a cream rubbed directly ...continue reading >

My wife is Gluten intolerant and tries to eat Gluten Free. From Wikipedia - ”Gluten (from Latin gluten “glue”) is a composite of the proteins gliadin and glutenin. These exist, conjoined with starch, in the endosperms of some grass-related grains, notably wheat, rye, and barley. Gliadin and glutenin comprise about 80% of the protein contained in ...continue reading >

I’ve started taking Rice Bran daily. It supposedly lowers the bad Cholesterol - LDL, and can lower blood sugar levels in Diabetics. It decreases degenerative diseases by combating free radicals which can lead to heart attack, stroke, and cancer and contains over 100 antioxidants including tocotrienols, slowing the aging process. Sounds GREAT to me !!!   I ...continue reading >

Steve shed mate put me onto a new health product; Max GXL  - It’s all about Glutathione,  the most important molecule you need to stay healthy and prevent disease. MAX GXL ‘Glutathione Accelerator’. Glutathione  is CRITICALLY  important for our bodies. I’m very sceptical of these type of things, and generally convinced they don’t have much effect ...continue reading >

I have occasional problems with Gingevitus, caused by DiabetesII and was getting some gum inflammation even though I use a powerful Braun electric toothbrush. I researched dental waterjets, described by my excellent dentist as ‘A gurney for teeth’.  There were various types on ebay at good prices but looking closely there were always problems - one was ...continue reading >