Information and opinions on health from linda roberts at HealthCentral.com. HealthCentral.com is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/701853/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/701853/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/701853/index http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/701853/105536/frid Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:43:02 -0500 linda roberts  Well here we go another Friday which means it is Friday Club this afternoon. Lots of over 70's (30)! If it is a birthday it means Sherry or wine and lots of giddy ladies! Getting them back on the bus will be a challenge !                    Talking about challenges, yesterday was a challenge 9 mile with lots of mud but the beautiful scenary made up... http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/701853/105536/frid http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/701853/105436/flies Thu, 04 Mar 2010 04:09:11 -0500 linda roberts " time flies never to return "   The above statement is written on the clock tower of a local church. I find it helpful to remember when sat down doing nothing! So true, life is what's happening when you are planning what to do tomorrow.   Not got much time this morning as I am off out with a friend hiking. Training really. My friend is doing a 450 mile pilgrimage over 6 weeks in Sept for a charity. Makes my 37 mile charity walk... http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/701853/105436/flies http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/701853/105366/found Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:47:41 -0500 linda roberts Just found this on the "taking Control of MS" site on face book     Stanford University halts CCSVI treatments after two serious incidents 02 March 2010 Researchers at Stanford University have halted treatments for chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI) according February's edition of the journal Annals of Neurology. The decision came after two people experienced serious side effects following stenting of the jugular... http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/701853/105366/found http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/701853/105343/bike Wed, 03 Mar 2010 04:23:19 -0500 linda roberts Hi People               Well got the Bike out of the garage with the help of Michelle our scheme manager only to find the front tyre was flat  . Found a pump amongst other things I had forgotten I had........won't throw any of the junk out tho you never know might come in handy one day. Any how still couldn't inflate the tower so enrolled a fellow resident to help and success... http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/701853/105343/bike http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/701853/105288/will Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:53:25 -0500 linda roberts Montel Williams: Dealing with Chronic Illness (MS) http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/701853/105288/will http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/701853/105166/skies Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:23:57 -0500 linda roberts     This week I have made at least 15lbs of tomato chutney This is how it looks before simmering for 2-3 hrs. Now i need to put it all into jars....very messy ! all the profits are going to Homeless International. Soon I will have to start seed sewing and get some veg on the go.   Just been to get my bicycle out of the garage. Someone had kindly buried it under a pile or stuff. I eventually got it out only to find I had a... http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/701853/105166/skies http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/701853/105017/smile Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:24:48 -0500 linda roberts What I Want In A Man What I Want In a Man, Original List1. Handsome2. Charming 3. Financially successful4. A caring listener5. Witty6. In good shape7. Dresses with style8. Appreciates finer things9. Full of thoughtful surprises   What I Want in a Man, Revised List (age 32)1. Nice looking2. Opens car doors, holds chairs3. Has enough money for a nice dinner 4. Listens more than talks5. Laughs at my jokes6. Carries bags of groceries with... http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/701853/105017/smile http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/701853/104800/smile Thu, 25 Feb 2010 04:36:00 -0500 linda roberts  THE DUCK IS DEAD     A woman brought a very limp duck into a veterinary surgeon. As  she laid her pet on the table, the vet pulled out his stethoscope and  listened to the bird's chest.   After a moment or two, the vet shook his head sadly and said, "I'm  sorry ma'am, your duck, Cuddles, has passed away."  The distressed woman wailed, "Are you sure?"   "Yes, I am sure. The duck is dead,"... http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/701853/104800/smile http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/701853/104797/week Thu, 25 Feb 2010 03:35:55 -0500 linda roberts Hi Peoples.              As you may have guessed by now, I am fully recovered which means I am out a lot and not had much computer time. Plus I have spent much time in front of the box watching the winter olympics. I didn't know curling could be so exciting!            Monday was spent at home doing the chores. Tuesday went out... http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/701853/104797/week http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/701853/104512/week3 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 07:48:08 -0500 linda roberts Hi What a beautiful day, well it looks it from my window. The sun is shining but it is still cold. Not been out on my push bike since 2006 when I started having issues with balance and was advised not too. Since when have I taken much notice of advice ! Anyway I have the urge to go and route it out of the garage and go for a spin around the block. Will have to put on a pair of jeans that are not as tight tho.   Had a lie in this morning... http://www.healthcentral.com/multiple-sclerosis/c/701853/104512/week3