I am sorry if I have caused an argument in regards to people's health and any pain they are going through, and what medication they take and should possibly take. I only spoke about my own illness, and that no matter what I will not let it take over my life. And if anyone else had any illnesses, if they found gardening is of a help to them as well.
I know and I'm glad it's helped you. One of the reasons we have moved to this garden in France is to avoid 6 months of cold wet winters most years and which are really bad for my arthritic bits. It means I can be out in the fresh air for longer and later which is a benefit by itself and now I have the curcuma treatment I can also use my hands for longer without having to stop and rest and take painkillers. Win win for me.
My sympathies to those less able to work round their health problems but Bravo to anyone who does try and find a positive way to manage.
Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
"The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
I suffer from arthritis in my lower back and depression and find gardening really theraputic. I don't mind anyone suggesting anything that might help. I would always check with my GP first in any case. No need for such a sharp response to what was a well intentioned comment IMO.
Be surprising if most of us dont have some kind of health problem, mental or physical. My Osteopath of 35 years recomended tumeric for me, last year did my back/hip in helping Hubby move a large double radiator.Oh, dear, I see its gardening gloves at dawn again on here then!
I've heard a lot about turmeric but have not tried it myself. I am a sufferer of ME/CFS along with lots of allergies and food intolerances and have lived with chronic fatigue and pain for over 8 years after a period of intense stress and a bad virus. Life can be a struggle for anyone with chronic pain/fatigue and any amount of activity can just feel overwhelming and exhausting. However, over the last few years, especially after I moved to a new house with an empty garden I began to potter and sit to make plans in my garden. I would draw out plans, check out plant catalogues and even this just seemed to lift my mood and keep me positive. Now I seem to have a little more energy I can now do more but still need to be careful not to overdo things. My garden has become a sanctuary where I can rest, breathe, recharge and reflect. The birds and flowers are my natural medicine and heal my soul. I have started taking cider vinegar and probiotics which I have heard lots of people say doesn't work for them but even if it's a placebo effect I will continue to take it as I have seen improvement since taking it especially with IBS symptoms. I love sowing seeds, watching them grow and feel a sense of pride in my achievements, all of which I didn't have the energy to do a while ago. Gardens are perfect for helping lift depression, living in the moment and connecting with the earth. I really believe it can work wonders for many ailments and conditions. It's just a matter of trying something first to see if and how it can help.
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My sympathies to those less able to work round their health problems but Bravo to anyone who does try and find a positive way to manage.