Category Archives: Health

E. R.

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Sheila Moss

Have you been to the emergency room of a large metro hospital lately? I hope not! Those places are a zoo. I had occasion to visit the walk-in area of one the other day, fortunately not as a patient. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Humor, Rants | Tagged Cashier, Emergency Room, Hospiral, Medical, Paramedic, Patient, reception, red tape, Rules, Security, Sick people | 6 Comments

The Waiting Room

Posted on April 2, 2017 by Sheila Moss

A few years ago, I was forced by circumstance to spend a great deal of time in the trauma waiting room of a large hospital. While this is obviously a place of great drama, it also became a source of … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Humor | Tagged Behavior, Crisis, Critical care, Emergencies, Funny side, Hospital, sickness, Stressful situations, Trauma, Visitors, Waiting, Waiting room | 10 Comments

Misery Loves Company

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Sheila Moss

I had a sore throat. I tried to deny it at first and hoped it would just go away. It didn’t. I tried to doctor it myself with menthol cough drops and salt-water gargle. Finally, I had to admit that … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Humor, Work Humor | Tagged Bad cold, Disease, Doctor, flu, Germs, Infectious disease, sickness, Sinus infection, Sneezing, Sore throat, Strep throat, Virus | 1 Comment

My Friend Jenny

Posted on January 25, 2017 by Sheila Moss

While I wasn’t looking some overly zealous calories sneaked up behind me and overcame my willpower. Why is it that modern women are expected to be skinny anyhow? Actually, I’ve never seen a woman with a beer belly, although I … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Health, Humor | Tagged Body image, Calories, Controlled diet, Dieting, food cravings, Food plans, Frozen dinners, Healthy choices, Jenny, Nutrition, Overweight, Weight loss plans | 6 Comments

Learn to Laugh

Posted on January 8, 2017 by Sheila Moss

Obviously, you are a person who enjoys humor or you wouldn’t be reading this blog. A little laughter goes a long way toward relaxing your mind and body. The effects of a good laugh last up to 45 minutes and … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Humor | Tagged Be happy, Best medicine, Funny ideas, Heart-friendly, Humor, Humor appreciation, Just laugh, laughter, Learn to laugh, Positive attitude, Reduced stress | 1 Comment

Old Stuff

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Sheila Moss

When I looked in the mirror today, I seemed to be getting older and fatter. How can that be? After all, old age is something that happens to other people, not to me. The stiff joints and the aches, however, are … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Humor | Tagged Aging, Elderly, Growing old, Loss, Mature, Menopause, middle age, Not getting any younger, old age, Older and Wiser, Older woman, Past the prime, senior citizens, Wrinkled Skin | 7 Comments

Eluding the Bug

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Cold and flu season seems to be early this year. Everyone is coughing, hacking and sneezing already. But, I feel GREAT! With everyone else around me getting sick, however, I’m really afraid that I’m going to catch the bug too. … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Humor | Tagged Bronchitis, Colds, cough, Diseases, Fever, flu, Germs, Headache, Runny nose, sickness, Sneezing, Sore throat, Virus | 4 Comments

The Doctor Will See You Now

Posted on November 1, 2016 by Sheila Moss

I went to the doctor yesterday. Somehow doctor’s offices just don’t seem to be what they used to be. They have become so automated that I felt like I should be on a conveyor belt — or maybe on one … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Humor | Tagged Assembly line, Automation, checkup, Doctor, MD, Medical, Medical records, Medical tests, medicine, Nurse, Patient, Physician, Prescription, Reality check | 9 Comments

Ode to Cigarettes

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Sheila Moss

I hate being a non-smoker. It is so boring! It occurred to me the other day that I really would be a lot happier if I smoked. When someone says “good morning” to me, I cannot just ignore him … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Humor, Work Humor | Tagged addictions, Behaviors, Cigarettes, excuses, Habits, Jitters, Nicotine, Smokers, Smoking, Stimulants, Tobacco use | 7 Comments

Brand New Woman

Posted on August 22, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Everybody could use less stress, so I’ve formulated a plan. Yes, I’m gonna get the stress outta my life. I’m gonna be a brand new woman in 12 easy steps: Before I can take care of anyone else, I have to be … Continue reading →