Category Archives: Health

Easing back into the saddle …

Posted on August 31, 2010 by beachblogger

Wrong metaphor for the beach but that’s how it feels … And I’m contemplating changing my online name from beachblogger to beachwhinger. Because now I’ve injured my foot, which makes walking the beach painful. Does the Creator have a sense … Continue reading →

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Bloggers beware …

Posted on July 21, 2010 by beachblogger

Finally did something genuinely scientific about the problem with my hand … went to a physiotherapist. Turns out it’s an inflamed tendon from … blogging … Yes, that’s right, my hours of harmless amusement at the computer have ended in pain … Continue reading →

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Brain dead …

Posted on July 19, 2010 by beachblogger

The nose has recovered but the cold has robbed me of my will to live. I’ll sob over just about anything on TV right now, particularly happy scenes … However, managed a gentle stroll on the beach this morning. Had … Continue reading →

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No beach for this blogger!

Posted on July 16, 2010 by beachblogger

This cold has taken off big time … my only view this morning – a bed covered in crumpled tissues … my nose behaving pretty much like Newport’s storm water drain … brain stuffed with cotton wool … So it’s … Continue reading →

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Ahhhhh….tchoo!!!!

Posted on July 15, 2010 by beachblogger

Wandered the beach this morning thinking why can’t I stop sneezing? In between blowing my nose and putting the tissue away, these aloes caught my eye … they’ve escaped from someone’s garden and are running wild up the cliff on … Continue reading →

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Scooter lands a whiting …

Posted on July 13, 2010 by beachblogger

Two stunning mornings yesterday and today … but I’ve been reluctantly avoiding swims since last Wednesday due to continued trouble with a recently arthritic thumb … which started playing up right when the weather turned cool … don’t know whether … Continue reading →

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I love the cold …

Posted on June 29, 2010 by beachblogger

When I was young I loved the heat. Now I look forward to cold days. I love getting all rugged up and wandering the beach, even if it does mean my feet are frozen afterwards. So it will come as … Continue reading →

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This man is an addict …

Posted on June 9, 2010 by beachblogger

Not exactly the usual profile, but an addict nonetheless. Rain, hail or shine, Graham is at the pool every morning, immersing himself in cold water. Just goes to show, not every addiction leaves you sick and without a life … … Continue reading →

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Aaaaaargh! It’s Winter …

Posted on June 1, 2010 by beachblogger

And to celebrate the first day of winter, a few sunny moments and a double rainbow over Newport Beach this morning. And a timely article which I’ll quote from below, from  this website about the benefits of cold water. I’ve … Continue reading →

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