Arthritis

[eggsarascal]

  On 09/02/2022 at 16:46, Steve Bullman said:

Takes a big man to admit that 

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Pens and the likes, what else you thought I meant is beyond me...

[Mark Bolam]

  On 09/02/2022 at 16:19, eggsarascal said:

I've not looked at it yet, what with my busy schedule n all. Why is it band?

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Borax is classed in the ‘borate’ group of chemicals, which are deemed hazardous to health.

[Mick Dempsey]

Doesn’t look like something I’d care to ingest.

Edited February 9, 2022 by Mick Dempsey

[Stubby]

  On 09/02/2022 at 17:11, Mark Bolam said:

Borax is classed in the ‘borate’ group of chemicals, which are deemed hazardous to health.

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Makes good flux for brazing . Not helpful I know , just saying .

[openspaceman]

  On 08/02/2022 at 20:36, Acerforestry said:

providing you're not on blood thinning meds

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are you referring to turmeric, if so why not if you are on blood thinners?

 

I am in the habit of using it generously in curries.

[nepia]

There certainly seems to be a connection with the blood; I know someone who was warned off turmeric because they were about to start a course of chemotherapy

[sime42]

Has anyone mentioned cold and damp yet, in relation to arthritis? Some friends of mine emigrated to SW France many years ago. One of the reasons according to the guy was to help his arthritis. He reckoned it was far worse during cold, damp winters.

[eggsarascal]

  On 09/02/2022 at 20:24, sime42 said:

Has anyone mentioned cold and damp yet, in relation to arthritis? Some friends of mine emigrated to SW France many years ago. One of the reasons according to the guy was to help his arthritis. He reckoned it was far worse during cold, damp winters.

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The hand that plays me up the most I smashed up at work about 15 years ago, the cold weather always brings the pain on. 

[Haironyourchest]

Did you try the nettles?

[eggsarascal]

  On 09/02/2022 at 20:29, Haironyourchest said:

Did you try the nettles?

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No, but I'm trying other herbs.

Edited February 9, 2022 by eggsarascal