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RE: Sandy, Posted 21 Oct 2008
Hi Sandy,
I've just registered and realised that, in the words of a famous song (for those old enough), that 'This town (ah ah) is coming like a ghost town'. Not much happening at the health exchange so I wouldn't worry about your details...
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RE: Sandy, Posted 21 Oct 2008
Hi Sandy,
I've just registered and realised that, in the words of a famous song (for those old enough), that 'This town (ah ah) is coming like a ghost town'. Not much happening at the health exchange so I wouldn't worry about your details...
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Sandy, Posted 17 Sep 2008
Where do I go from here now you have my concerns for my health and future?
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RE: Caffeine and weight loss, Posted 3 Jul 2008
I was told in A-level P.E. that if you drink caffeine before you do cardio exercise it will aid the loss of fat. don't know how true this is but my teacher told me?
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I have always resisted taking medications but now., Posted 23 Jun 2008
I have always resisted taking medications but now I find that I can't manage without pain-killers. Does anyone have any information about non-chemical pain relief?
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RE: getting back to work when receiving benefits, Posted 20 Jun 2008
Hi Rob,
Good luck with getting back to work. I don't know a lot about what you're asking but I believe there are people called "Disability Employment Advisors" who work at Job Centres, who should be able to help.
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RE: What do you do if you are half way through a d, Posted 19 Jun 2008
I guess my view on this is, If what you are doing is not what you want then change it, we only have one real shot at happiness, and success is not the only thing worth achieving, there is more to life than we think and happiness is something worth chasing.
We have to remember though that levels of happiness differ from person to person so what I really mean is, be true to yourself to find inner peace contentment, and fulfillment
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RE: I find that when I am down swimming really hel, Posted 16 Jun 2008
I agree that exercise is great when you are feeling low. It can be so hard to get going initially but I certainly feel more positive after swimming, a walk or even just achieving some of the domestic tasks I have been putting off. It helps me sleep better too.
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getting back to work when receiving benefits, Posted 12 Jun 2008
Hi, I am currently exploring the possibilities of returning to work when in receipt of income support/incapacity benefit. I am unclear about the amount that can be counted as "therapeutic" work before benefits are lost. It is such a big step returning to work after a long period of illness, part time hours would be ideal initially but I am not sure how to go about it. Any suggestions on where I can get good info on this?
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RE: Acne advice, Posted 5 Jun 2008
Hi - did you ever find some more advice for this?
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RE: Clear my debts, Posted 5 Jun 2008
Yeah, it is to do with script injection attacks - a security thing
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Regular, not heavy drinking, Posted 20 May 2008
Hi, I find I have a few beers most nights after work. I don't get very drunk, but the total adds up to almost a couple of dozen a week, especially if I have a few extras over the weekend. Does anybody else do this, and what do you think about it?
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RE: Clear my debts, Posted 15 May 2008
Kev - when you wnat to add hyperlinks remember to use the Insert url function bottom left in the input screen. You add the link, submit, then add whatever wording you want, submit, and you are done - like this: values-exchange.com/news
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RE: Clear my debts, Posted 15 May 2008
This bit is about mortgages specifically: blog.moneysavingexpert.com/index.php?s=mortgage
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RE: Clear my debts, Posted 15 May 2008
Hey that's good advice. I reckon you should do ANYTHING to clear debts so that you have true independence. I think that is essential for good health.
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RE: Clear my debts, Posted 14 May 2008
Have you seen http://blog.moneysavingexpert.com/2008/05/12/mental-health-and-debt-true-bravery/ ? Martin Lewis (the man when it comes to internet money saving!) wrote this in his blog. The rest of the site is worth viewing to!
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Clear my debts, Posted 14 May 2008
Clear my debts
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RE: Being interested in other people offers you ne, Posted 13 May 2008
Hey Martyn - get back to me!!
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I find that when I am down swimming really helps., Posted 13 May 2008
I find that when I am down swimming really helps.
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RE: Being interested in other people offers you ne, Posted 12 May 2008
Hi Martyn - both online at once - how are you?
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video, Posted 8 May 2008
what's this video about?
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Bursts of energy, Posted 7 May 2008
Yesterday I ran up a big hill nearby (One Tree Hill actually) three times in a row. It is interesting because the first time I ran up was the hardest in terms of cardio fitness. Later it was my legs that starting giving out.
It is as if your body acclimatises to the cardio requirements and prepares you for the next time you run up. Does anybody know the scientific reason, and is there specific training method(s) that can help improve it?
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RE: What do you do if you are half way through a d, Posted 13 Apr 2008
Hi David, I did media studies and graduated last year - I found it really interesting and as you progress to the later courses you find it is applicable to quite a wide variety of industries/professions. I says, stick with it. Feel free to add me as a buddy if you want to talk more.
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RE: What do you think of the Health Exchange?, Posted 9 Apr 2008
Hi
1) It is free
2) What job do you think it is doing?
:)
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RE: What do you do if you are half way through a d, Posted 9 Apr 2008
My pleasure
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RE: What do you think of the Health Exchange?, Posted 7 Apr 2008
Not convinced at all....how much does this system cost?
A free piece of software could of been used to do exactly the same job.
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RE: Being interested in other people offers you ne, Posted 4 Apr 2008
That's a really brilliant quote!
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RE: Being interested in other people offers you ne, Posted 3 Apr 2008
I love that - really great :)
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Being interested in other people offers you new..., Posted 3 Apr 2008
Being interested in other people offers you new ways to view yourself. I have a good friend who is currently fighting cancer. He's still surfing! I recall what the playwright Dennis Potter said in his final interview before he was finally exhausted by the disease....something like this.....I looked out of my window this morning and the blossom had arrived. It was the blossomest, blossomest, blossom I have ever seen.
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RE: i am very stressed at the moment due to tryin, Posted 29 Mar 2008
Please let me know. David
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RE: i am very stressed at the moment due to tryin, Posted 29 Mar 2008
Can I help you at all Nicola?
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RE: I have started smoking due to stress. The stre, Posted 27 Mar 2008
How about trying some nicotine patches or nicotine gum?
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RE: What do you do if you are half way through a d, Posted 26 Mar 2008
Hey I never thought of that - thanks Larry :)
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RE: What do you do if you are half way through a d, Posted 25 Mar 2008
You could still get in the medical/caring profession and make the most of your university course you have done so far. How about you finish through and get your doctorate? Say...a professor of philosophy?
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RE: Caffeine and weight loss, Posted 25 Mar 2008
Anybody?
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RE: What do you do if you are half way through a d, Posted 23 Mar 2008
This is me. I have been doing media studies but I don't feel it is the right world for me. I feel I want to join a caring profession - but which one? I am nearly 30 now and too old to study to be a doctor, which is the best option I think. What thoughts anyone?
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RE: I have started smoking due to stress. The stre, Posted 14 Mar 2008
Hey I can help..... 07810142993
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I have started smoking due to stress. The stress.., Posted 14 Mar 2008
I have started smoking due to stress. The stress has subsided now and I want to give up smoking.
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Caffeine and weight loss, Posted 10 Mar 2008
Does anybody know what the effects of caffeine are on weight loss? I have heard conflicting points of view. This website (http://www.teeccino.com/weightloss.aspx) says caffeine increases appetite which leads to weight loss. It also aggravates stress levels which cause many people to turn to food.
I'm looking through for the actual physical effects with regard to retaining weight.
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RE: Stress related, Posted 3 Mar 2008
Weirdly I find I eat more when I am comfortable at home and when I am settled and happy. Right now I'm not eating a lot cos I am travelling a lot and cant get the foods I am used to - any advice?
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RE: Stress related, Posted 3 Mar 2008
Weirdly I find I eat more when I am comfortable at home and when I am settled and happy. Right now I'm not eating a lot cos I am travelling a lot and cant get the foods I am used to - any advice?
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Stress related, Posted 24 Feb 2008
I've had a few times in my life when I wasn't so keen on food but it is always related to exams etc or when I'm just under stress. Other people are the opposite though and say they eat MORE when they are stressed. Anybody got any other thoughts?
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RE: What do you think about the Health Exchange?, Posted 14 Feb 2008
I think it could be a really good site if more people know about it. When I first entered the site I felt the sig-up link could be more obvious. Having signed up, I felt that the first page might benefit from having a simpler outline of what the site offers and what mambers can do on the site. How often would you recommend we do a health chart?
Thanks,
Niall.
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RE: What do you think about the Health Exchange?, Posted 12 Feb 2008
Require more options re the "what am I experiencing tab".
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RE: What do you think about the Health Exchange?, Posted 12 Feb 2008
I think it is a very good idea, but in order for it to be better, more people must join.
The web address is quite long and hard to remember, i will easily forget it. It would be great if it was made shorter.
Also there is no way of inviting strangers to become buddies.
Overall very good.
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RE: What do you think about the Health Exchange?, Posted 12 Feb 2008
I think the concept is great and would like to take part on a continual basis.
One thing I did notice was, could an easier option of inviting other people to join be integrated into the home page, so it's there on demand and easier to find.
Thanks
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RE: What do you think about the Health Exchange?, Posted 12 Feb 2008
Its confusing to navigate.
Some people may be uncomfortable discussing personal issues with people who could possibly identify them.
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RE: What do you think about the Health Exchange?, Posted 12 Feb 2008
It does focus on health issues and points off concern. I would not use this site like face book as potentially sensitive information could be shared. Other sites do it a more fun way!
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RE: Acne advice, Posted 12 Feb 2008
Hi I'm not middle aged, I'm in my mid twenties. but I've dealt with moderate acne (mostly non-inflammed with 4-10 inflammed spots at one time) since I was 12, and not much has worked. accept accutane but you can't stay on that forever. my dr recently gave me differin gel and it made it worse at first, but after 2 months I'm rather impressed. its removed the non-inflammed acne and controled my inflammed breakouts.
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RE: What do you think about the Health Exchange?, Posted 12 Feb 2008
Me Too!
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RE: What do you think about the Health Exchange?, Posted 12 Feb 2008
Well I think it is great! :)
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What do you think about the Health Exchange?, Posted 12 Feb 2008
Hi Students,
We would be very grateful if you could let us know what you think about the Health Exchange by replying to this thread.
Thanks,
Victoria.
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RE: What do you think of the Health Exchange?, Posted 10 Feb 2008
Yes...the christian name.....but it ml;ooks like you've already done it. Great. Rosa
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RE: NEWSNIGHT 13.12.07, Posted 16 Jan 2008
Hi Emma...crikey, a month has passed, lost in boozy christmas oblivion......no, not quite. It is about escape and a feeling of wellbeing to some extent I guess but kind of conversely it actually dulls the senses. So maybe it's more to do with filling a gap left by a loss of belief in something good, an innocence maybe, a relationship with nature? I'm thinking out loud here....
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RE: What do you think of the Health Exchange?, Posted 25 Dec 2007
Hi Rosa
Thanks! You have a good point. What if we made it optional to show either first name or full name?
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RE: What do you think of the Health Exchange?, Posted 24 Dec 2007
The health exchange is really interesting. I'm a young teenager and find it quite easy to navigate. I have one little criticism. Other forums, Facebook, Bebo etc only display your christian name when you're talking to other people. Maybe the Heath Exchange could do this too?
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RE: Acne advice, Posted 24 Dec 2007
Hi Lucy. I'm not a middle aged woman but I understand your plight and will contact you again if I hear of any new potions or lotions.
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Acne advice, Posted 24 Dec 2007
Any advice from middle-aged women with acne would be appreciated. I've tried everything in the past.
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RE: NEWSNIGHT 13.12.07, Posted 20 Dec 2007
Yeah I saw that too - freaky stuff
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RE: What do you think of the Health Exchange?, Posted 16 Dec 2007
Thank you for those comments Emma. They are extremely helpful.
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RE: What do you think of the Health Exchange?, Posted 16 Dec 2007
I did find it rewarding completing my health status - it made me thoroughly think about the different areas that affect my well-being. I have battled with depression since my late teenage years and felt 'cheerfully sheepish' when I compared my results and found that my hope, sense of security and self esteem levels were even above average. This reflects the settled year I have spent on effective medication but also perhaps reveals my high expectations of life and demanding ideas about how I should experience it. I feel that having a 'track record' of personal health status would have been a huge help to me during my attempts to find a treatment for my depression. I often tried to keep my own - in the form of journals or wall charts - in the hope of tracing down a pattern in my moods - seasonal/cyclical etc, but never succeeded in creating a record I felt justified my experiences. ...or did, and then felt scared (when I was feeling better) about the 'down-times' I'd had. I also...
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RE: What do you think of the Health Exchange?, Posted 15 Dec 2007
Hi Emma
Many thanks for these comments, really appreciated.
I agree about the topic list - to some extent it is bound to be a bit arbitrary. I like the idea about spirituality - someone else mentioned this recently too.
There is definitely room for the professionals to explain the basics in a calm and balanced way.
At the moment we are piloting for functionality. When we launch - we hope in January - we want about 50 situations students may experience, we will review the items in the foundations, and we will add 'official advice'. We are talking with Boots plc about the latter - so watch this space.
Can I ask - how did it make you feel when you set out your health status? For some people it can be quite a powerful experience.
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RE: NEWSNIGHT 13.12.07, Posted 15 Dec 2007
Hey Roger, I know what you mean. I don't drink myself but I have friends who do it all the time (we are early 20s). They have to go along with the others. That's why they drink. I guess there are many reasons for drinking - and lots of other ways to escape. I think it is about escape more than anything else.
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RE: What do you think of the Health Exchange?, Posted 15 Dec 2007
I think it has the potential to help people but I have a couple of queries/concerns;
- do the topics in the health profile reflect a certain concept of health?...eg. are libraries a health factor for everyone, what about access to ancestral lands? I may have missed it - but was there a 'spirituality' topic. I would consider spirituality to be a part of my health picture.
- what about the 'scare' factor of having too much information. I know I've googled a health concern only to be stressed out by the 'personal stories' which can be dramatic and desperate - leading me to panic about my own future. Isn't there a reason for having 'professionals' explain issues - so that it can be done in a balanced, researched, relevant way? (Although I do think there needs to be space for people actually experiencing a condition to share.)
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NEWSNIGHT 13.12.07, Posted 15 Dec 2007
I saw Newsnight the other night. A film-maker revisited a projecty about alcoholism he made some time ago. Some of his subjects were dead, some had tried to kick it and failed. Only one out of half a dozen had made it through. Most of the people I know drink too much (myself included) but these people were seriously ill because of their addiction. Why do we drink......to forget, to anaesthetise our woe's.....?
Apparently a huge factor in recent increases in the hideous culture of city centre binge drinking is cheap alcohol being available in supermarkets. The vendors use it as a loss leader to ensure that people shop with them. While prices of alcohol have risen by circa 25% in bars and clubs they have fallen by circa 25% in retail. It's no wonder....
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RE: What do you think of the Health Exchange?, Posted 15 Dec 2007
Hi Jenny...it is good isn't it. Kind of like talking to a friend. I really agree with your 'facebook with heart comment'. Hope all's well. Best wishes, Roger
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RE: What do you think of the Health Exchange?, Posted 15 Dec 2007
It's great. I really found myself taking time (and I rarely get a chance to) to consider things. It's clear that an amazing amout of thought has gone into HX and, moreover, care. One subscriber described HX as 'facebook with heart' and I certainly agree with that.
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RE: What do you think of the Health Exchange?, Posted 13 Dec 2007
Pretty easy to use - only had to use help function once (Didn't take the tour). Took a bit to find the "Continue" at the bottom of the page....but the flashing cursor alerted me....keep that.
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RE: What do you think of the Health Exchange?, Posted 11 Dec 2007
Yeah, I like this. I think it will be better once we have lots of people on it but the potential is there isn't it?
Not sure that I have any suggestions to improve it.
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RE: What do you think of the Health Exchange?, Posted 11 Dec 2007
I think the Health Exchange is a fantastic idea. It is like a Facebook with heart.
I see myself differently now I have done a chart. I was a bit shocked to find that I am much less confident than I thought I was. But at least now I can do something about it.
I'm going to tell other people about this. I hope the Uni keeps this going.
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What do you think of the Health Exchange?, Posted 11 Dec 2007
Hi All
At the moment we are piloting the HX, as you know. We really need feedback so if you like you can add it to this discussion forum.
Questions, suggestions, criticism, concerns, praise - we want it all.
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RE: Hope is hard when everything you do seems to f, Posted 7 Dec 2007
That's a tough attitude though. I can understand why things seem to perpetuate but it's harder to break out if you don't have a positive attitude - that probably sounds trite - sorry :(
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RE: I need some help about employment rights - can, Posted 7 Dec 2007
Hi David. Yes I can help you with employment - what do you need?
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