GB Items Related to Tag - pain

  • Confronting Cancer: Part 3

    Getting Past the Pain


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  • Heart Attacks the Silent Killer

    When was the last time you felt a slight twinge of pain or burning in your stomach and throat, and dismissed it as. "just indigestion or a disagreement with a bit of spicy food which will soon pass."? Do you reach for an antacid with the belief it will...

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    Brenda in The Villages

    I have been disabeled since 1996 with Chronic Pain Syndrome due to Arachnoiditis, which was caused by several back surgerys that caused scar tissue to form around my spinal cord nerves. This causes a lot of leg pain that never stops. I have a neuro...

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    Confronting Cancer Part 3: Getting Past the Pain

    Nurse Meg Gaffney is committed to getting the best care as she battles breast cancer, but she does have one fear: pain. And as we found out, even Meg didn't know how bad it would get.


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    My September EFT Story

    My September EFT Story Just the other day, I went out to grab the mail. It was absolutely beautiful. and daughter did not want to go back inside. I decided to spend a few moments pruning my garden. As I bent down to remove some weeds, I was stung...

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    Kids who carry their Parents Pain- warning signs for parents

    When Kids Carry their Parent’s Pain The warning signs of children facing complex family crisis   By Dwight Bain, Nationally Certified Counselor & Certified Life Coach, Founder of the LifeWorks Group in Winter Park   A...

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    5 Questions With: Bobbe Lyon

    Extreme emotional and physical pain was too much for Bobbe Lyon to bear. And then she found an unlikely cure. She's turned laughter into medicine and is taking her message of humor around the nation.


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    Leonard Smith

    If you've ever needed medicine for digestion problems, you can thank Leonard Smith. Now, he's come up with a way to help people with sore joints.


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    A day in the life...

    Hello and good to 'see' you.  I wanted to introduce myself, give you a chance to see who I am and figure out if you really care what I have to say.  It's my first blog online but I do keep a journal (started book 2) of things that happen to me...

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    Banana Battles Back

    This is a tense tale of determination; a celebration of passion and the human spirit. 93-year-old Banana George Blair, weak from a long battle with pneumonia and in constant pain from six back surgeries, wants to get his bare feet back on the water.


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    Singing the Blues to Overcome Them

    Jacqueline Jones was a beloved jazz singer, when suddenly everything fell apart. She suffered a brain aneurysm, had both knees replaced and her son and husband died. Life throws challenges at us all. She faced hers head-on.


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    Vet Using Breakthrough Stem Cell Treatment

    Veterinary surgeons are certified to do a one-of-a-kind stem cell therapy to treat dogs suffering from arthritic pain.


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    5 Questions With...

    We love learning from people who live life without fear; who prove it's not about age, it's about attitude. So we go in search of interesting characters, and ask them five (and many times more!) questions -- check it out!


  • Lemon Aid?

    I don't know if it's Murphy's Law or just my luck, but whenever I cut into a lemon, some of the juice will squirt into one of my eyes and cause excruciating pain. Big time. What synergy causes that liquid to always find a path leading directly to one...

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    Suzy Cohen: Do You Need Your Prescription Drugs?

    Pharmacist Suzy Cohen is telling everyone to stop popping those pills and start learning more about the medication that could be causing more harm than good.


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    Maggie May the Wonder Dog

    Veterinary surgeons are using a breakthrough stem cell therapy to help our four-legged friends who suffer from arthritis, and soon, the same treatment could help people!


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    Ovarian Cancer ... Our Family's Story

    If you've planned a wedding, you know how stressful it can be.  Who's sitting where? What do you mean hydrangeas are out of season? And a photographer costs HOW much? Two-and-a-half years ago, I was in the throes of dealing with those very issues,...

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    9 Steps to Physical Fitness

    It's never too late to get in shape and the time to start is now. Step one is to consult with your doctor to get an exercise routine tailored to your needs and physical condition. Then follow these Growing Bolder Fitness tips.


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    A Mother's Day Heartbreak

    My mother-in-law has Alzheimer’s.  Alzheimer's is a disease that destroys brain cells, causing problems with memory, thinking and behavior severe enough to affect work, lifelong hobbies or social life. Alzheimer’s...

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    93-year-old Banana George Attempts Water Skiing Record

    It was a rough winter for Banana George Blair, the most famous water skier in history. The oldest-ever barefoot skier ever battled a severe case of pneumonia that left him bedridden and weak. But the 93-year-old wasn’t ready to give up the sport he loved.


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    5 minute workout

    Not being the most motivated person in the world, I developed my own work-out regime. I call it the 5-MININUTE WORK OUT. I do it 5 times a week. (I thought 7 times a week would be overkill.) The beauty of my fitness routine is that you can always find 5...

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    Out of a Coma, Back on Track

    World Masters Track Champion Sumi Onodera-Leonard, 76, has overcome a devastating car wreck to get back in the game.


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    Picture of the Day and B'days for Nov.11

    Happy Veterans Day. Today is Tuesday, Nov. 11. Today's birthdays include comedian Jonathan Winters who turns 83 and actress Demi Moore who turns 46. Our picture of the day is a disturbing look at the pursuit of beauty.


  • Bill Shafer
    A Hernia of the Heart

    It hurt. It always did. I just got used to it. After all, isn't that easier than doing something about it? Anyway, who has time in their lives for distractions like medical ailments. But it wouldn't go away. In fact, it kept getting worse. I couldn't bend...

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    No Patch, But Great Film!

    It's been a wild couple of weeks for me -- on the job, and off!  Here are some of the highlights.First, let me deal with some "business."  In last Thursday's Insider newsletter, the bottom of the page previewed a story we hoped to bring you...

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  • Bill Shafer
    What Would You Do For Your Son?

    After 80 days and 8,000 miles Glenn Fenster can rest. Growing bolder with every mile, the ride was far from easy. There were times he wondered if he would survive. He had to fight just to continue. The same kind of fight his son faces every single...

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  • Debbie Stevens
    Go ahead...make my bed!

    Go ahead, make my bed   I can tolerate most household chores, with the exception of one or two tasks, but am I really alone?? When my children were mere tiny-tots, the daily routine never bothered me nor interfered with my lifestyle. I...

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    Is Etiquette Dead?

    On this week's Growing Bolder Radio Show, Marc and Bill interviewed the great-great-granddaughter of etiquette queen Emily Post. Anna Post is pretty hip and has a great new book about wedding etiquette. She's about 18 months too late for my own nuptials...

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  • Gordy Shields
    Update -- No Surgery for Shields

    Gordy Shields, who at the age of 90 is one of the boldest of all the members of Growing Bolder, was forced to postpone surgery for a back problem that's been plaguing him for over a decade.


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    Watching Tiger Win On Two Wheels

    Blog Entry - June 16: Glenn Fenster is biking 8,000 miles to create awareness of Childhood Epilepsy. But what do you do when your body needs a break?


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    Tattoo You?

    So you’re considering your first ever tattoo? Cool. Tattoos are no longer just for bikers, sailors, criminals and prostitutes. They've gone mainstream in a big way. It's estimated that over 15% of all American adults now have tattoos.


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    Back From Death's Doorstep

    I saw a 109-year-old woman brought back to life. It was stunning. Humbling. I’m still trying to process it all. I’ll tell you about it in a moment. But first, a little background. Ruth1898 is not only the oldest member of our growing bolder...

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    Senator Ted Kennedy's Battle

    In May of 2008, after suffering a seizure, doctors diagnosed Senator Ted Kennedy with a malignant brain tumor.


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    GB's World's Oldest

    Here's something you won't find anywhere else -- GB's exclusive collection of interviews with remarkable men and women who are the world's oldest in their activity. If you want inspiration and proof that it's never too late, here it is.


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    How would your life be different if you were ten times bolder than you are right now?

    Each week, Growing Bolder asks leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting our lives.


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    GB Staff Picks

    With hundreds of videos and radio interviews to watch and listen to here on GrowingBolder.com, it's hard to know where to start! So we thought we'd put together a list of GB staff picks for best stories on GrowingBolder.com.


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    What Is Your Dream?

    Growing Bolder asks leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting our lives.


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    What Moment Changed Your Life Forever?

    Growing Bolder asks leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting our lives.



 

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