Category Archives: Health

Pain in the Neck

Posted on January 11, 2025 by brightsunflowers

As I walked along the footpath at the Leschenault estuary today, I saw three hunched grey heads approaching. Side by side, heads bowed in prayer and walking at a steady pace. With eyes glued to their smartphones, they somehow managed … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Uncategorized | Tagged back-pain, correct posture, head forward posture, health, neck pain, pain prevention, smartphones, technology, text neck | 2 Comments

Of figures,tapes and acceptance

Posted on August 9, 2017 by brightsunflowers

“Would you like to try on this chain?” asked the assistant at the jewellery sale. “Here’s a mirror…do you like it?” I looked in the mirror. The chain was missing. She had secured it, so where could it be? We … Continue reading →

Posted in Australia, BMI ; waist circumference; neck circumference; diabetes; heart disease;, menopause | Leave a comment

Body Perfect

Posted on August 7, 2016 by brightsunflowers

“Oh, you can tell me, I know already…you’re expecting triplets!” said my elderly patient. I thought she was joking. “Are you sure about this?” “I have it on authority, “she said with a serious look. Just a rumour, I told … Continue reading →

Posted in Australia, Health, Uncategorized | Tagged cosmetic surgery, health, Jennifer Aniston, Renee Zellweger, rumours, self acceptance | Leave a comment

I’ll write in 2016

Posted on November 9, 2015 by brightsunflowers

What excuse do I have for not writing about my life in Australia? Lists. Lots of lists of things to do before Christmas. Take the pets’ fleas, for instance (and I wish that you would). “We are expecting a busy … Continue reading →

Posted in global warming, Health | Tagged chocolate, Christmas, coffee, fat, fire season, global warming, osteoporosis, water wise, writing | 2 Comments

Forever young

Posted on July 16, 2015 by brightsunflowers

“Your skin is ageing, every second counts!” Adverts like these are causing panic, mostly among women who feel they are losing the battle against the laws of the universe. Fortunately, cosmetic companies around the world are entering the realms of … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Uncategorized | Tagged ageing, gravity, sag, wrinkles | Leave a comment

Fingers over Fifty Five

Posted on November 22, 2014 by brightsunflowers

“Over 55? Try our new brand of joint formula and join hundreds of thousands of other happy arthritis sufferers”. Many things change after fifty five but this advert sticks out like a sore thumb. My knuckles have been a little … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Western Australia | Tagged arthritis, knuckles, over 55, rings | Leave a comment

Benefits of the Op Shop

Posted on September 25, 2014 by brightsunflowers

“Don’t you think you should put the brakes on, mom?” said a voice behind the cabinet. I repositioned myself to see who had spoken. It was an irritated daughter at the checkout at the op shop. “Look, I can never … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Uncategorized | Tagged op shops, recycling, Salvation Army, Salvos, thrift shops | Leave a comment