health
Making the most of your sleep
GentleAcupuncture.ca on Sat 04 Sep 2010 at 1:06 AM
For the best regeneration, you must go to bed before 11pm!Every hour that you are awake after 11pm feels like 2 hours of extra time awake to your body. I've mentioned this a couple of times on Twitter
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Breakfast Tips
GentleAcupuncture.ca on Fri 03 Sep 2010 at 8:22 AM
We have all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but do you know why? Well, from an Oriental Medicine point of view, it is because of something called the Organ Clock.Every 2 hou
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Qi Gong Meditation
GentleAcupuncture.ca on Thu 26 Aug 2010 at 1:41 PM
Exciting news!I just received some mail from Hing (who I mentioned in my 8 Limbs post). His twice-yearly Qi Gong class is coming up mid-September!If you have any interest in learning how to Meditate as
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Two Acupuncture Recommendations
GentleAcupuncture.ca on Wed 25 Aug 2010 at 6:05 PM
Thanks so much to two more of my lovely patients for writing up these recommendations on Linked In! I hope that these will help to inspire other people to try Acupuncture."Kristy is the best acupunctur
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My latest interview !!!!!
MuscleLines on Sun 22 Aug 2010 at 10:11 AM
Women In Bodybuilding Fitness and MMA Posted my interview with Figure competitor Sandra Froher. Sandra is such an inspirational woman. Really suggest learning her story.http://promotingwomen.blogspot.c
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More Testimonials!
GentleAcupuncture.ca on Tue 17 Aug 2010 at 6:14 PM
Here are a few short testimonials from Linked In that I'd like to share :)Thanks so much to Sandy, Marian and Brenda for sharing their thoughts! I hope this inspires more people to try the wonderful ar
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Job Posting: Victoria Street Outreach Worker (casual)
AIDS Vancouver Island - Andrea's blog on Tue 17 Aug 2010 at 4:24 PM
POSITION TITLE: Street Outreach Worker
DEPARTMENT: Direct Services
SUPERVISIOR: Program Manager
BARGAINING UNIT: Health Services & Support Community Subsector Association
CLASSIFICATION: Unclassifi
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Testimonial : Horseback Riding Accident
GentleAcupuncture.ca on Mon 16 Aug 2010 at 11:57 PM
Testimonial for Kristy GarrySeveral years ago I had a terrible accident. I was about to separate some cow and calve pairs in a corral and we were in a hurry and I jumped on a horse that hadn't been pro
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The 8 Limbs of Oriental Medicine
GentleAcupuncture.ca on Sat 07 Aug 2010 at 11:49 AM
I've always had a love affair with the 8 Limbs. To me it is the perfect guideline for a healthy balanced lifestyle. I'm going to talk a little about each of the 8 Limbs today and explain how they are a
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Muscle Lines new exclusive,private, state of the art fitness studio in Victoria B
MuscleLines on Thu 05 Aug 2010 at 10:46 AM
Check out Muscle Lines private/exclusive state of the art studio!!!
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Letting good ingredients speak for themselves
GentleAcupuncture.ca on Sat 31 Jul 2010 at 3:50 PM
So, I'm a big fan of food, which is probably bleedingly obvious by now. However, when I'm cooking at home, my favourite meals are very simple! I rarely cook with a recipe. If you keep it simple, the in
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Local Foods Galore!
GentleAcupuncture.ca on Sat 31 Jul 2010 at 11:29 AM
Had another great couple weeks of eating local food. We're so lucky here in Victoria to have such a long growing season and so many great local growers. A while back, Paul and I made a commitment to on
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James Bay Community Market
GentleAcupuncture.ca on Sat 17 Jul 2010 at 11:08 AM
A beautiful Saturday morning, here in Victoria. We got to the market just as it opened at 9am and thus got first dibs on all the amazing fresh organic local produce that the growers bring in each week.
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Devour
GentleAcupuncture.ca on Tue 13 Jul 2010 at 3:40 PM
There's a reason Devour is at the top of my list of restaurants in the patient resource section, and today's experience was further proof of the reason behind my love affair with this place.Devour is a
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Welcome to the New Site!
GentleAcupuncture.ca on Mon 12 Jul 2010 at 11:15 PM
Hello Everyone! I'm very excited about getting this new webpage up and running. I hope it can be a great resource for all of you. I'll be busy making additions to the site, but the bones are here now.
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AVI Health Centre in Nanaimo Open House July 22
AIDS Vancouver Island - Andrea's blog on Wed 07 Jul 2010 at 3:49 PM
The AVI Health Centre in Nanaimo is having an open house on July 22, 2010. Come for a tour of our clinic on Thursday July 22, from 12noon to 1pm
WHERE: #216 - 55 Victoria Road, Nanaimo.
Join us for a
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Miss Priss shares the facts and debunks HIV myths
AIDS Vancouver Island - Andrea's blog on Wed 07 Jul 2010 at 2:07 PM
Share the facts, debunk HIV myths
Dear Miss Priss,
What's the deal with AIDS these days? Back in the '80s, it was huge. Now, I hardly hear anything about it! I don't think I've got it or anything, but
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Thanks to M.A.C. Cosmetics for the donation of makeup!
AIDS Vancouver Island - Andrea's blog on Tue 08 Jun 2010 at 3:44 PM
A special thanks to M.A.C. Cosmetics for donating a box of makeup to AVI in Victoria. The donation will be used for our monthly women's night, where we provide a hot meal and a nice environment with a
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Not just surviving, but shining: Gay and queer men to look at health and wellness
AIDS Vancouver Island - Andrea's blog on Mon 07 Jun 2010 at 1:40 PM
May 20, 2010
A weekend gathering in Nanaimo on May 28-30 is designed for gay and queer men who want to do more than "just survive." SHINE will bring together men for workshops, social events, hikes, ta
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Services for people with hepatitis C at AVI in Victoria
AIDS Vancouver Island - Andrea's blog on Thu 03 Jun 2010 at 10:30 AM
Are you living with Hepatitis C?
* New Support Group every Tuesday, starting June 1st, 1:15 - 2:45pm
@ AIDS Vancouver Island, 3rd Floor, Access Health Center, 713 Johnson St.
All those infected/affecte
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Apparently, everything is Lyme
Lyme on Thu 03 Jun 2010 at 8:27 AM
I've been avoiding thinking about medical stuff as much as possible since my recent visit to the hospital. Thinking about health makes my symptoms worse. But then again, so does not understanding som
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Access Health Centre Celebrates History & Heritage Award
AIDS Vancouver Island - Andrea's blog on Tue 01 Jun 2010 at 3:50 PM
Victoria - May 20, 2010 - The Access Health Centre celebrated its restored heritage building today with the mounting of a bronze plaque on 713 Johnson Street outlining the building's history. Hallmark
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Men's Briefs Spring 2010 Issue now online!
AIDS Vancouver Island - Andrea's blog on Tue 01 Jun 2010 at 2:31 PM
AVI's Spring 2010 newsletter for gay men now online!
To read Men's Briefs, CLICK HERE.
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Positive support
Lyme on Mon 24 May 2010 at 10:41 AM
The first bit of news is that the good people at Knotty by Nature have offered a venue and a knitting teacher/mentor for those interested in a Lyme support group. The teacher wouldn't be all the time,
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a prickly interaction and more thoughts on Teasel and Lyme
Lyme on Sat 15 May 2010 at 8:26 AM
I got into an argument yesterday. I tend not to get into many arguments these days but that's just because I don't interact with that many silly people. I seem to get into arguments with people in a
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World Hepatitis Day event in Victoria May 18
AIDS Vancouver Island - Andrea's blog on Tue 11 May 2010 at 4:49 PM
"Love Your Liver Health Fair” on May 18 at Centennial Square
in Honour of World Hepatitis Day
12-2pm
On May 18, AIDS Vancouver Island is hosting an educational event to bring the community together i
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World Hepatitis Day event in Campbell River May 19
AIDS Vancouver Island - Andrea's blog on Tue 11 May 2010 at 4:46 PM
The newly formed Hepatitis C Peer Education Group in conjunction with AIDS Vancouver Island (AVI) will be hosting a Liver Health Education Celebration at Spirit Square on World Hepatitis Day on May 19,
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World Hepatitis Day event in Courtenay May 18
AIDS Vancouver Island - Andrea's blog on Tue 11 May 2010 at 4:44 PM
The newly formed Hepatitis C Peer Education Group in conjunction with AIDS Vancouver Island (AVI) will be hosting a Liver Health Education Celebration at Simms Memorial Park on May 18, from 12-2pm, to
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updates
Lyme on Wed 05 May 2010 at 8:46 AM
I've spent over a week in and out of hospital. I'm home now, hopefully for good. But I'm very tired and am not allowed to take pain medication. This makes me grouchy.If you are trying to get in touc
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5th Annual Campbell River Walk Away from Homophobia in on May 17
AIDS Vancouver Island - Andrea's blog on Thu 29 Apr 2010 at 10:13 AM
5th Annual Campbell River Walk Away from Homophobia in on May 17
The rainbow flag will be flying high in Campbell River on Monday May 17, as Campbell River Pride hosts its Fourth Annual Walk Away from
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HCV Support Group starting May 11
AIDS Vancouver Island - Andrea's blog on Thu 29 Apr 2010 at 10:08 AM
HCV Support Group for people with hepatitis C and those co-infected with HIV
Starting: Tuesday May 11th, and every Tuesday afterwards, from 1:15 to 2:30, in the Boardroom at AVI. 3rd Floor, 713 Johnson
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Teasel (it's English for Kardenworzel, I think)
Lyme on Thu 22 Apr 2010 at 3:26 PM
Anyone have any experience with Teasel? Anyone tried this for treating Lyme? Please let me know.
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Hepatitis C Support at AVI Victoria
AIDS Vancouver Island - Andrea's blog on Thu 22 Apr 2010 at 9:50 AM
AVI in Victoria has expanded our support services for people with hepatitis C in the Positive Wellness Program?
If you are hep c positive, you can access:
+ A free hot lunch on Fridays (except the Frid
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Love Your Liver Health Fair May 18 - Save the date!
AIDS Vancouver Island - Andrea's blog on Wed 21 Apr 2010 at 3:00 PM
Love Your Liver Health Fair for World Hepatitis Day
We will be providing Hepatitis C, HIV, and co-infection support, information, advocacy, testing, and vaccinations as well as having guest speakers, f
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Want to express yourself? New women's arts group at AVI
AIDS Vancouver Island - Andrea's blog on Wed 21 Apr 2010 at 11:31 AM
DO YOU WANT TO
EXPRESS YOURSELF?
A new expressive arts group
is beginning at AVI!
There will be opportunities to explore writing,
drawing, collage, dance, yoga, etc. Come and play!
For Women living wi
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Lyme Support in Victoria?
Lyme on Tue 20 Apr 2010 at 11:50 AM
I've had this idea for a while but it's been really hard to articulate. Thanks to a new treatment I tried this weekend (I'll tell you more about it another day), my brain is clearer than it has been i
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May is the month for Lyme
Lyme on Tue 20 Apr 2010 at 11:14 AM
A few posts about Lyme awareness I've come across today:SpiroChicks Paint May Green Lymenaide: Paint May GreenThis is good to see!And another article: What we don't know about Lyme
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Chemical overload
Lyme on Sat 17 Apr 2010 at 8:20 AM
I've been knocked on my ass for the last couple of days. That will teach me to be so cocky about feeling well. Well, it would teach me if I had a mind that could remember. So basically, I won't have
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muscle lines new video!!!!!!!
MuscleLines on Wed 14 Apr 2010 at 5:23 PM
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accelerate your health & fitness !!!
MuscleLines on Tue 13 Apr 2010 at 2:23 PM
THE HEALING POWERS OF INFRARED HEAT
With so many health products and gimmicks on the market today I felt the need to write about my discovery of the infrared sauna.
The first question I wanted answere
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Lyme decisions
Lyme on Tue 13 Apr 2010 at 12:35 PM
I've decided to stop my antibiotics. I do so much better off them then on. I feel that the benefits of the drugs no longer outweigh the side effects. My specialist is going to be livid.My specialist
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Time to remember: MAY 16 International AIDS Candlelight Memorial
AIDS Vancouver Island - Andrea's blog on Mon 12 Apr 2010 at 2:36 PM
Please join us in the
International AIDS
Candlelight Memorial
Sunday, May 16th 7:00 PM
Front Steps of the Legislature
"A Time to Remember”
Vancouver Island Persons Living with HIV/AIDS Society
Recrut
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Acupuncture and Lyme
Lyme on Thu 08 Apr 2010 at 10:24 AM
Today I'm looking for information on Acupuncture and how it can be used to treat Lyme and other tick born illnesses.I don't think that I will ever try acupuncture - I have a pathological fear of being
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Things I would like to know about the Marshall Protocol
Lyme on Wed 07 Apr 2010 at 4:20 PM
Some things I would like to know about the Marshall Protocol:How much of the healing was due to the protocol and how much was from changing one's diet, environment and participation in ones healing?How
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Marshall Protocol again and other stuff
Lyme on Wed 07 Apr 2010 at 12:02 PM
These are things I've been thinking about lately:I think that without the expertise of my GP and my Lyme specialist, I would have died a couple of years ago.The protocol that my specialist has me on ha
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"Lean for Life” Waldorf salad
MuscleLines on Mon 29 Mar 2010 at 7:22 PM
WALDORF SALAD
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup diced apples
1 cup celery chopped
½ cup walnuts chopped or cashews
grapes cut in half or orange pieces
DRESSING:
GREEK YOGURT LOW FAT ¼ cup
LEMON JUICE APPROX
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spicy turkey meat balls
MuscleLines on Mon 29 Mar 2010 at 7:04 PM
SPICY TURKEY MEATBALLS
INGREDIENCE:
1/4 CUP SWEET ONION
1/4 LOW SODIUM CHICKEN BROTH
1/2 FINELY CHOPPED RED PEPPER
1 POUND GROUND LEAN TURKEY
1/4 CUP OAT BRAN
1 TSP WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE
1/4 TSP
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Job Posting: Nanaimo Casual Counsellor Position
AIDS Vancouver Island - Andrea's blog on Mon 22 Mar 2010 at 12:27 PM
POSITION TITLE: Counsellor- Casual on call
DEPARTMENT: Positive Wellness Program - Nanaimo
SUPERVISOR: Program Manager
BARGAINING UNIT: Health Services & Support Community Subsector Association
CLASSIF
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Job Posting: Courtenay/Campbell River Casual Counsellor Position
AIDS Vancouver Island - Andrea's blog on Mon 22 Mar 2010 at 12:23 PM
POSITION TITLE: Counsellor- Casual on call
DEPARTMENT: Positive Wellness Program
SUPERVISOR: Program Manager
BARGAINING UNIT: Health Services & Support Community Subsector Association
CLASSIFICATION:
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Dine Out to Fight AIDS for the 5th annual Dining Out For Life
AIDS Vancouver Island - Andrea's blog on Tue 16 Mar 2010 at 4:10 PM
Dine Out to Fight AIDS for the 5th annual Dining Out For Life, presented by Stella Artois
By eating at one 70 restaurants on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands on Thursday, March 25, patrons will en
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Feel My Muscles
MuscleLines on Thu 11 Mar 2010 at 3:48 PM
Dear Sandra,
The dressing room at a department store sealed the deal. I decided I was going to fit the clothing, not have the clothing fit me.
I had had an athlete's body most of my life, except for t
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Depression vs. Exercise
MuscleLines on Thu 11 Mar 2010 at 3:39 PM
Depression is a feeling all of us will encounter in our life time. We are in the physical form which therefore means we go threw an array of feelings, whether it be moment to moment, daily, monthly it
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Helping a harden, cynical, nonbeliever, lose some weight
MuscleLines on Mon 01 Mar 2010 at 3:05 PM
I would like to endorse the services of Sandra Froher of Muscle Lines.
I began my personalized workouts on January 15 2009 with very little expectations of losing weight or ever getting into shape. As
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CAS 2010 presentation: From Sensational to Informed:Shifting Media Coverage of Ha
AIDS Vancouver Island - Andrea's blog on Thu 25 Feb 2010 at 9:34 AM
This poster presentation was presented at the 2010 Canadian AIDS Society Skills conference in Montreal, March 2010. Click HERE to see the poster.
Authors: Andrea Langlois, AIDS Vancouver Island, Dr. Be
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Advice on Perimenopause
MuscleLines on Sun 21 Feb 2010 at 10:17 AM
WHAT IS PERIMENOPAUSE?
A change in hormonal function leading up to menopause
Symptoms can begin years before menopause occurs
A process similar to puberty gradual change over time
Can last up to 5 to
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Weight & Thermo Genesis
MuscleLines on Sun 21 Feb 2010 at 10:03 AM
The body's thermogenic capability is a very important factor in long-term weight management. The body has a natural ability, if it's thermogenic machinery is working well to increase the amount of food
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HIV, Disclosure and the Law Community Forum
AIDS Vancouver Island - Andrea's blog on Wed 17 Feb 2010 at 3:08 PM
HIV, Disclosure and the Law
Friday March 26th, 2010
1:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
In Canada, people living with HIV have been
criminally charged, convicted and sent to prison
for not disclosing their HIV statu
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Hope
Lyme on Fri 05 Feb 2010 at 9:14 AM
Here's Hope. (I copied and pasted the following article from that link.)Also, thanks to Linda's Lyme Disease Journal for posting about this.Student's research paperon Lyme disease ranks nationallyThom
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Vertigo
Lyme on Fri 05 Feb 2010 at 8:10 AM
In an effort not to be boring, I now have vertigo.I've been dizzy off and on for a few years now, but this is much worse. Combine it with my chemical sensitivities which swell up the vagus nerve shutt
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Sex Now Survey 2010
AIDS Vancouver Island - Andrea's blog on Wed 03 Feb 2010 at 11:09 AM
Guy sex on your mind? Do the survey…
Sex Now: Exploring gay sex and mental health
Sex Now is an annual survey about sex between men. Click here to fill it out!
The information from this survey is us
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Just $900,000 Left To Raise for $5.3 M Access Building
AIDS Vancouver Island - Andrea's blog on Mon 01 Feb 2010 at 12:16 PM
AIDS Vancouver Island and the Victoria Cool Aid Society have announced that another $100,000 has been raised for the Access Health Centre. This $5.3 million building project is supported by the partner
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Anti-inflammatory diet reminder
Lyme on Sun 31 Jan 2010 at 8:54 AM
On a morning where I can hardly bend my fingers because they are so swollen, this small article reminding us of the influence of diet on inflammation makes me realize that maybe I shouldn't have had th
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New service: Wednesday night health clinic
AIDS Vancouver Island - Andrea's blog on Wed 27 Jan 2010 at 4:00 PM
When: Wednesdays from 4:00-8:00pm
Where: AIDS Vancouver Island, 713 Johnson St, Third Floor
What: A Drop-in Health Clinic for members of the Members of Street Community and People who use Drugs
Get out
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Scent Sucks
Lyme on Wed 27 Jan 2010 at 2:33 PM
I just wanted to observe that all the wonderful "sent free zone" signs that government offices plaster on their walls, windows and doors are absolutely useless!Today I had the privilege of going to two
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Workshops provided through AVI
AIDS Vancouver Island - Andrea's blog on Mon 25 Jan 2010 at 6:51 PM
All workshops are interactive and include group games and discussion.
Bonus: Experiential speakers available upon request!
HIV/AIDS: The Basics - This workshop is a basic introduction to HIV/AIDS, incl
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Tip for repelling ticks
Lyme on Sun 24 Jan 2010 at 12:04 AM
I came across this little article about a traditional method for keeping ticks away.
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Slipping?
Lyme on Thu 21 Jan 2010 at 6:37 PM
I've been cramming cranberry juice down my gob the last few days. It's not the most pleasant sensation - drinking real cranberry juice - especially given how expensive it is. Can you imagine, $12 for
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Christmas in the ER
Lyme on Wed 13 Jan 2010 at 10:13 PM
I experienced the most amazing thing on Christmas day. I don't know if it qualifies as a miracle, but it is a definite improvement in the world.A little over a year ago I was in the ER due to extreme
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Vancouver AIDS Organizations face cuts
AIDS Vancouver Island - Andrea's blog on Mon 11 Jan 2010 at 6:46 PM
The BC Government has advised the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority to balance their $2.9 billion dollar budget and recoup their $90 million deficit. The Vancouver Costal Health authority initiated fi
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Marshall Protocol, Lyme and my presonal progress
Lyme on Wed 06 Jan 2010 at 11:47 PM
Recently, it's been suggested that I look into the Marshall Protocol (MP) for the treatment of Lyme. I know just about nothing when it comes to the MP, and for some reason find researching it to be e
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Shaw coverage of Access Health Centre Opening
AIDS Vancouver Island - Andrea's blog on Wed 06 Jan 2010 at 7:31 PM
Watch the SHAW coverage of the official opening of the Access Health Centre.
Access Health Centre Celebrates Grand Opening from Victoria Cool Aid Society on Vimeo.
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Job Posting: Courtenay/Campbell River Casual Counsellor Position
AIDS Vancouver Island - Andrea's blog on Mon 04 Jan 2010 at 9:25 PM
POSITION TITLE: Counsellor- Casual on call
DEPARTMENT: Positive Wellness Program
SUPERVISIOR: Program Manager
BARGAINING UNIT: Health Services & Support Community Subsector Association
CLASSIFICATI
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Positive Women`s Network launches sexual health website for women over 40
AIDS Vancouver Island - Andrea's blog on Wed 23 Dec 2009 at 11:03 PM
The Positive Women`s Network has launched a new website for women over 40.
Youshouldknow.ca is dedicated to women over 40 and their sexual health. The site provides clear, supportive information about
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December 1 to 5 is Aboriginal AIDS Awarness Week
AIDS Vancouver Island - Andrea's blog on Tue 08 Dec 2009 at 10:52 PM
read more
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Rock Your Awareness at Logan's Pub - December 10
AIDS Vancouver Island - Andrea's blog on Wed 02 Dec 2009 at 11:38 PM
December 10
Logan's Pub @ 1821 Cook Street
10$ at the door
Fundraiser for AIDS Vancouver Island with Hearse, Carolyn Mark, Ballgag N' Chain Gang, performances by Burlesque Queens Jett MaJique & Mz B Ha
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AVI receives fnding from Victoria Foundation for Client Volunteer Engagement Proj
AIDS Vancouver Island - Andrea's blog on Wed 02 Dec 2009 at 7:43 PM
The generous support of the Victoria Foundation will help us to provide the many clients who wish to "give back” to the agency a volunteering experience that suits their needs.
The Client Volunteer
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Access Health Centre Celebrates Grand Opening
AIDS Vancouver Island - Andrea's blog on Wed 02 Dec 2009 at 7:25 PM
Video Courtesy of A TV Victoria
read more
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World AIDS Day 2009 Brings Attention to Human Rights
AIDS Vancouver Island - Andrea's blog on Mon 30 Nov 2009 at 11:11 PM
World AIDS Day 2009 Brings Attention to Human Rights
On December 1, 2009, local non-profit AIDS Vancouver Island says that World AIDS Day is a chance to remember that the struggle against HIV/AIDS cont
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insomnia and Lyme
Lyme on Sun 15 Nov 2009 at 7:03 AM
It's been well neigh four and a half years of poor sleeping. I've never looked up insomnia so I don't know if I qualify or not. For a good part of my life I slept almost exactly 8 hours a night, ever
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http://ihavelyme.blogspot.com/2009/11/hi-all-still-alive.html
Lyme on Sun 15 Nov 2009 at 4:02 AM
Hi all,Still alive. Actually, I'm doing well compared to last time we chatted.Thanks to everyone who sent their well wishes my way lately. Dad just installed the internet in my room. It's a really long
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AVI Health Center Job Posting Nanaimo
AIDS Vancouver Island - Andrea's blog on Thu 10 Sep 2009 at 2:34 PM
AVI Health Centre is looking for an RN to provide nursing support and STI testing 10 - 20 hours a week. Experience with mental health & addictions required, or need not apply.
www.avihealthcentre.ca
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Santa Margherita partners with the Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life
AIDS Vancouver Island - Andrea's blog on Tue 08 Sep 2009 at 9:59 AM
Santa Margherita, the leading Italian Pinot Grigio brand is once again teaming up this year with the Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life to donate 50 cents from every bottle sold to those Canadians living wi
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AVI Victoria is Moving!
AIDS Vancouver Island - Andrea's blog on Wed 02 Sep 2009 at 2:56 PM
AVI Victoria is moving in September to the Access Health Centre.
Our new address:
3rd Floor, Access Health Centre
713 Johnson Street,
Victoria, BC V8W 1M8
Our office will be closed September 23 to 25
a
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Research publication: Worry as a window into the lives of people who use injectio
AIDS Vancouver Island - Andrea's blog on Mon 17 Aug 2009 at 11:42 AM
The concept of risk dominates the HIV/AIDS literature pertaining to People Who Use Injection Drugs (PWUID). In contrast the associated concept of worry is infrequently applied, even though it can produ
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New bi-weekly drop-in support group fo HIV+ gay, bisexual, and/or transgender men
AIDS Vancouver Island - Andrea's blog on Mon 17 Aug 2009 at 9:48 AM
FROM THE HEART: A TIME TO SHARE OUR JOURNEYS
A new bi-weekly drop-in support group HIV-positive gay, bisexual, and/or transgender men for facing the challenges of addiction.
September 17; October 1, 15
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Street Newz: In praise of rig diggers, the unsung heroes
AIDS Vancouver Island - Andrea's blog on Mon 10 Aug 2009 at 4:05 PM
The August 2009 Victoria Street Newz features an article about rig digging in Victoria, and highlights the work of AVI. A PDF of the article can be downloaded here.
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Street Outreach Worker
AIDS Vancouver Island - Andrea's blog on Thu 30 Jul 2009 at 2:28 PM
POSITION TITLE: Street Outreach Worker
DEPARTMENT: Street Outreach Services
SUPERVISIOR: Program Manager
BARGAINING UNIT: Health Services & Support Community Subsector Association
WAGE RATE: $20.11/hr
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CHLY Radio: A look at the term 'harm reduction'
AIDS Vancouver Island - Andrea's blog on Wed 15 Jul 2009 at 10:14 AM
Buzz words defined: A look at the term 'harm reduction'
July 9, 2009
Despite the growth in the use of the term, the meaning, practice, and implications of 'harm reduction' are matters of some dispute,
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hmmm...
Lyme on Tue 14 Jul 2009 at 3:12 PM
Wow, I received my first truly unhelpful comment yesterday. Well... mostly unhelpful. It does an excelent job of illustrating a point I've been talking about for the last year or so. It was actu
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New report on health and well-beling of Aboriginal people in BC
AIDS Vancouver Island - Andrea's blog on Wed 08 Jul 2009 at 3:51 PM
British Columbia's provincial health officer, Dr. Perry Kendall, released his report on the health and well-being of Aboriginal people in British Columbia on June 25, 2009.
The 2007 annual report, enti
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Lyme Temper
Lyme on Mon 29 Jun 2009 at 8:12 PM
I lost my temper, oh, about a week ago now. It's not that I lost my temper at myself, I do that daily. No, I lost my temper at someone else. Here's why: My Dad's girlfriend, Brazil lives wit
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Force of will is a force of habit
Lyme on Sun 21 Jun 2009 at 4:37 PM
Will I ever conquer this thing? Some days I think I might; other days, Im not so certain. I am continually surprised by the strength of my will. It took twenty years for this infection to fully dim
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National Aboriginal Day - June 21
AIDS Vancouver Island - Andrea's blog on Thu 18 Jun 2009 at 12:23 PM
On behalf of the board and staff of AIDS, Vancouver Island, the newly formed AVI Taskforce on Services to Aboriginal Peoples wishes members of the aboriginal community a happy and safe Aboriginal Day.
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June 21 - National Aboriginal Day
AIDS Vancouver Island - Andrea's blog on Tue 16 Jun 2009 at 11:37 AM
June 21 is National Aboriginal Day. On this day, while we celebrate the culture and heritage of First Nation’s Peoples, it is also a good time to remember that although incidence (new HIV infections
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ACCESS Health Centre receives $710,000 funding
AIDS Vancouver Island - Andrea's blog on Wed 10 Jun 2009 at 3:18 PM
June 10, 2009
ACCESS Health Centre receives $710,000 funding
Victoria – The Capital Regional Hospital District, the United Way of Greater Victoria, TELUS, and Coast Capital Savings have committed $71
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Hot and not sweaty
Lyme on Tue 02 Jun 2009 at 10:36 AM
I've been banished to the house for the day. This is a double shame because there is something in the house that makes me sneeze and feel ill, but mostly because this is the first time in about two ye
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Single days
Lyme on Wed 27 May 2009 at 7:57 PM
I don't quite know the right analogy for it. It's something like a long walk composed entirely of single steps. We know of course that each step is simply part of the walk, but imagine seeing things f
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Coast Capital Contributes $30,000 to Equip ACCESS Kitchen
AIDS Vancouver Island - Andrea's blog on Tue 19 May 2009 at 2:47 PM
Coast Capital Savings Credit Union has contributed $30,000 towards equipping the commercial kitchen on the third floor of the ACCESS Health Centre. The kitchen and dining/drop-in area is the center of
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AIDS Vancouver Island Campbell River to Hold BBQ to Mark World Hepatitis Day
AIDS Vancouver Island - Andrea's blog on Wed 13 May 2009 at 3:47 PM
AIDS Vancouver Island (AVI) will be hosting a public BBQ at their offices (1371 c. Cedar Street, off the alleyway) on May 19 to increase awareness of the shocking statistic that one in 12 people on the
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AVI Health Center in Nanaimo Starts HIV Care Clinic
AIDS Vancouver Island - Andrea's blog on Thu 07 May 2009 at 3:17 PM
The AVI Health Center is very pleased to announce that we are running an HIV Care clinic on the first Thursday of each month, starting in May 2009.
We will be providing GP services to people living wi
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Campbell River holds third annual Walk Away from Homophobia on Thursday, May 14
AIDS Vancouver Island - Andrea's blog on Wed 06 May 2009 at 9:50 AM
Campbell River holds third annual Walk Away from Homophobia on Thursday, May 14
Campbell River—Campbell River will host its third annual Walk Away from Homophobia on Thursday, May 14. The event is en
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AVI's 2009-2012 Strategic Plan
AIDS Vancouver Island - Andrea's blog on Wed 22 Apr 2009 at 2:49 PM
AIDS Vancouver Island works to prevent HIV and hepatitis C and to support those living with these diseases. Like many AIDS Service Organizations (ASOs) across the country and around the world, we have
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AVI and HepCBC bring World Hepatitis Day to Victoria
AIDS Vancouver Island - Andrea's blog on Thu 16 Apr 2009 at 4:21 PM
This year, HepCBC has teamed up with AIDS Vancouver Island to bring World Hepatitis Day Events to the city of Victoria. Last year, HepCBC participated in the Victoria Day parade which coincided with W
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Harm Reduction Training Information for Service Providers
AIDS Vancouver Island - Andrea's blog on Wed 15 Apr 2009 at 4:41 PM
AIDS Vancouver Island is here to help you!
1. Where can I access further training on the issue of harm reduction, needle distribution and service integration?
AIDS Vancouver Island can provide tailored
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small steps, big victories
Lyme on Mon 13 Apr 2009 at 8:48 AM
I can now eat goats cheese. Not much, maybe half a teaspoon and only on good days. But I can't explain how great a victory this is for me. It's such a small step, but it's a sign that things actuall
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April 7: Researchers to highlight role of harm reduction in healthy communities
AIDS Vancouver Island - Andrea's blog on Tue 07 Apr 2009 at 10:16 AM
Researchers to highlight role of harm reduction in healthy communities
Victoria – Harm reduction, community safety and health are compatible goals for communities, says Dr. Thomas Kerr, researcher wi
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They never told me there would be days like this
Lyme on Sat 04 Apr 2009 at 2:54 PM
On days like this I just don't want to fight it any more. No matter how much I do, it's not enough to get better. All my attempts to fight this infection seem to do is to make the lives of the people
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April trip to Seattle
Lyme on Fri 03 Apr 2009 at 10:10 AM
The basic theme of this month's visit to my specialist is that I need to do better.The stress of moving and living with new people coupled with exposure to chemicals in the house (even at low levels) h
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Men's Wellness Program Hosts Film Screening March 31 in Campbell River
AIDS Vancouver Island - Andrea's blog on Fri 27 Mar 2009 at 12:30 PM
Date: Tue, March 31/09
Place: Coast Discovery Inn (Quadra Room)
Time: Doors open at 7 pm, Film begins at 7:30 pm
Light refreshments will be served.
Were the world Mine: A Musical Dream Come True
If you
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April 7: Beyond “Enabling”: A Workshop for Health and Social Service Provider
AIDS Vancouver Island - Andrea's blog on Mon 23 Mar 2009 at 11:43 AM
Beyond “Enabling”: A Workshop for Health and Social Service Providers on Integrating Harm Reduction into Practice
APRIL 7, 2009 | 1pm - 4:30pm
Ambrosia Centre
638 Fisgard Street
AGENDA
Part 1: Harm
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APRIL 7: More than just needles: A forum on community health and reducing harm
AIDS Vancouver Island - Andrea's blog on Thu 19 Mar 2009 at 4:51 PM
APRIL 7, 6-8pm
More than just needles: A forum on community health and reducing harm
Moderated by CBC's Gregor Craigie
WHERE: Ambrosia Centre, 638 Fisgard
COST: By donation
Presenters:
Dr. Thomas Kerr,
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City of Victoria Approves Grant for ACCESS Health Centre
AIDS Vancouver Island - Andrea's blog on Thu 19 Mar 2009 at 10:05 AM
On March 5, 2009, the City of Victoria approved a $50,000 grant for the ACCESS Health Centre downtown, in addition to a 50% property tax reduction for 2009. The grant will cover the building, plumbing,
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A tick
Lyme on Wed 11 Mar 2009 at 4:44 PM
I saw my first tick today. What's more, it was inside my home: uninvited.To think, I've had these tick born infections for over 20 years and I've never seen a tick before. Sure, I use to play outside
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LISA Project for HIV+ persons on ARVs is underway at AVI and Cool Aid CHC
AIDS Vancouver Island - Andrea's blog on Mon 09 Mar 2009 at 9:55 AM
BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS: LISA Project
What is the LISA Project?
• Longitudinal Investigations into Supportive and Ancillary Health Services (LISA) is a cohort of people living with HIV o
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Joints
Lyme on Tue 03 Mar 2009 at 11:33 AM
I use to believe that everyone had the same every day aches and pains as I did. You know, that it's usual for a ten year old to have joints that average between three to six out of ten on the pain sca
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photocatalytic oxidation system?
Lyme on Mon 02 Mar 2009 at 2:24 PM
Does anyone know anything about photocatalytic oxidation system for people with Chemical Sensitivities?At first glance it looks like any other filter system that is suppose to be wonderful but ends up
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Lymeing with Chemical Sensitivities
Lyme on Sat 28 Feb 2009 at 8:41 PM
The only benefit I can see in being annoyed with the people I live with is that I get a lot of knitting done. I got an extra large amount of knitting done today by the way.The problem seems to be that
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Dirty Electricity
Lyme on Fri 20 Feb 2009 at 10:53 AM
My GP lent me something called a Gauss meter this week. You plug it into an electrical outlet and it measures the amount of electromagnetic radiation given off by that circuit. As we know, radiation
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A bumpy Herxheimer
Lyme on Wed 18 Feb 2009 at 4:43 PM
I’m not surprised that my Herx came with the move. The dust from the boxes, the chemicals that remain in the new home, the stress of it all, each worked with the bacteria to make this the worst Her
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What I've been up to
Lyme on Fri 13 Feb 2009 at 9:01 AM
I forgot to say, if you are interested in what I have been up to this last week or so, I wrote about it on my other blog. See this post.
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Internet-less herx
Lyme on Thu 12 Feb 2009 at 9:06 PM
I've been herxing and to make matters worse, I've had almost no access to internet to keep me entertained. The new house has so far proven to be good for my health, but I think the stress of the move
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Pills
Lyme on Thu 05 Feb 2009 at 10:10 AM
Four of these bowls of pills with breakfast and dinner. One with lunch. Each pill feels like swallowing an apple whole. I can't wait to be better.
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The Lyme controversy continues
Lyme on Wed 04 Feb 2009 at 10:44 AM
Now I don't have all the facts on this case, but I find it interesting how both sides of the issue feel very strongly that they are doing the right thing. I've only come across the LymeMD blog recentl
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I just got probiotics up my nose
Lyme on Sun 01 Feb 2009 at 10:40 PM
This is going to sound really stupid, but I took my probiotics and one of the pills got stuck half way down. It must have broken open and when I burped, I got a bunch of pill dust up my nasel cavity.
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No title. Really, I just can't think of one.
Lyme on Fri 30 Jan 2009 at 10:07 PM
My last few posts have been grumpy. I know. And I am, and... I'm not. I don't know how I am right now. I'm feeling a lot of things.I'm frustrated at the world, I'm frustrated at myself. I'm also s
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a list of products that effect my health and things that can be done to improve i
Lyme on Fri 30 Jan 2009 at 8:37 AM
I wish I had a sensitivity meter too.Anonymous, thank you for your comment. It's good to hear from the other side what it's like to deal with this. I know it's difficult for people around me. I wish th
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overwrought
Lyme on Thu 29 Jan 2009 at 9:20 AM
Sorry about yesterday's post. I'm just frustrated and a bit over-tired and a lot over-chemical-ed.I had two outings this week where I spent time with people I respect and admire. One group was very u
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The Invisible Lyme
Lyme on Wed 28 Jan 2009 at 9:42 AM
"But, you look so good," "At least you've lost weight," "But you don't look sick," "You seem fine to me," "She's always got energy when I see her," "She's just faking," "She's just being lazy," "You sp
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Got Lyme - gender and chronic Lyme
Lyme on Tue 27 Jan 2009 at 8:18 AM
Last year, I posted a survey on the side of this blog. Well, the votes are in, and I find it very interesting.What I wanted to know is whether there is a difference in how patients with Lyme are treate
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Tetanus shot
Lyme on Sun 25 Jan 2009 at 10:39 AM
I got my Tetanus booster a couple of days ago. Yep, the new rabbit bit me. She's strong. But, it's okay. She was just being a rabbit and now I know how not to hold her. So, I rushed down to the cl
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Getting ready to move
Lyme on Sat 24 Jan 2009 at 10:38 AM
I've been getting ready for the upcoming move to the new home. I'm quite worried about this even though we are taking steps to ensure that this will be as easy on my health as possible. Even still, I
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Quest for a chemical free mattress
Lyme on Sat 17 Jan 2009 at 8:27 AM
They say we spend at least one third of our life in bed. These days, it feels like considerably more than that. Sleep is very important for good health, it's when the body and mind reset themselves an
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January's trip to the Lyme Specialist in Seattle
Lyme on Fri 16 Jan 2009 at 1:30 PM
I got home from Seattle a couple of days ago. I'm just starting to recover this afternoon. We stayed an extra night so that we could visit a few shops in preparation for de-chemical-ling the new home
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Detox the Detox
Lyme on Sun 11 Jan 2009 at 9:01 AM
My GP recommended I get the book, Detoxify for Life: How toxins are robbing you of your health and what you can do about it, by Dr. John Cline MD, BSc (a fellow Islander, I might add).I like the idea o
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An email about Lyme in BC from MLA Mr Cubberley
Lyme on Sat 10 Jan 2009 at 8:54 AM
Mr Cubberley wrote me a lovely response to the email I sent him about my current plight.I find that I am increasingly impressed with this fellow. The more I learn about him, the more I feel that this
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Events in Victoria
09 Sep 2010
Brent Jarvis Showcase/Jam/Fundraiser at Hermann's Jazz Club
NYPD - NOT YOUR PARENTS DISCO with DJ Kenzie Clarke, DJ Kenzie Clarke, DJ Trevor at Lucky Bar
8:00 PM
GALEN HARTLEY AND SARA MARREIROS at The Superior
10 Sep 2010
sub|division SLUGABED, ILLUM SPHERE, BLUE DAISY at Lucky Bar
The Paperboys at Hermann's Jazz Club
8:00 PM
KEN HALL "SAFFRON" at The Superior
11 Sep 2010
Yiddish Columbia State Orchestra at Hermann's Jazz Club
7:30 PM
Arise with a twee bit of reggae spins to start at Black Stilt Coffee Lounge on Hillside
