I am off for another medical test today. I am grateful that throughout my life, I have for the most part been able to avoid medical procedures and surgeries, but time obviously catches up with all of us eventually. While I have healthcare on my mind, I decided this would be an opportune time to share some ‘words of wisdom’ on health, healthcare, and the medical profession.
“If your body’s not right, the rest of your day will go all wrong. Take care of yourself.” – V.L. Allineare
“A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor’s books.” Irish Proverb
“In minds crammed with thoughts, organs clogged with toxins, and bodies stiffened with neglect, there is just not space for anything else. ” – Alison Rose
“He who has health has hope, and he who has hope has everything.” Arabian Proverb
“Your mind needs exercise just as much as your body does, that’s why I think about jogging every day.” – Unknown
“The person who takes medicine must recover twice, once from the disease and once from the medicine.” – William Osler
“Excuses don’t kill the fat, exercises do.” – Unknown
“Though the doctor’s treated him, let his blood, and gave him medications to drink, he nevertheless recovered.” – Leo Tolstoy – War and Peace
“We’d been assured it wouldn’t be painful, though she might experience ‘discomfort’, a term beloved by the medical profession that seems to be a synonym for agony that isn’t yours.” – Leon Shrivner This one I can relate to! When I was in the hospital a few years ago, I had drainage tubes in my back which were kept covered by a huge bandage, held in place by tape that I was obviously allergic to. Every time, the bandage was changed, the tape took off parts of my skin and much of my soul with it. One clever doctor decided the best way to remove it was to rip it off with one swift pull. I let out a shriek and clung to the ceiling in pain. The doctor looked at me, dazed and confused, and said “That didn’t hurt”. I assured him that it did indeed hurt. 🙄
That’s it for today, folks. Take care and have a great day!
Seclusion 101 with AnneMarie 