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WELLNESS VISIT

 I had my wellness visit today. I am not 100% healthy -- blood pressure is sometimes high and kidney function slightly off so I am going on the DASH diet.

But I am most happy to report that I passed the person, woman, man, camera, TV test, or at least a version thereof and my doctor pronounced me not demented.

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  1. MaebemeFebruary 9, 2021 at 5:08 PM

    Well done! I'm laughing out loud here...

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  2. gigi-hawaiiFebruary 9, 2021 at 7:10 PM

    Good for you!

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  3. Linda ReederFebruary 9, 2021 at 7:55 PM

    I was pretty sure you were not demented, since I think a lot like you do. But then maybe that is no guarantee.

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  4. Terra February 9, 2021 at 9:59 PM

    That is too cute, your doctor pronounced you not demented.

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  5. Fedora RigottiFebruary 10, 2021 at 5:48 AM

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  6. Arkansas PattiFebruary 10, 2021 at 7:22 AM

    Wonderful. Now you qualify to run for president.

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  7. Margaret (Peggy or Peg too)February 10, 2021 at 8:47 AM

    Yeah, to not being demented.😁
    Good job, but what is dash diet?

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    1. OlgaFebruary 10, 2021 at 12:27 PM

      Dietary approaches to stop hypertension. Lots of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, fish and lean meat. Low fat and dairy products. No salt or added sugars. No processed foods.
      And plenty of fluids for the kidneys. (Non alcoholic fluids that would mean)

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  8. RianFebruary 10, 2021 at 2:48 PM

    I think we could all benefit from that diet...

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  9. TomFebruary 10, 2021 at 9:25 PM

    Hmmm, I think I eat a mostly DASH without even knowing it ... except the added sugar part. (I think I've read that too much sugar makes you stoopid though, so mebbe I'd better cut back.)

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  10. TaborFebruary 11, 2021 at 9:40 AM

    My blood pressure is hard to control, but with the anxiety of my cough and the anxiety of COVID I am glad I am still working through it.

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  11. KayFebruary 12, 2021 at 2:54 PM

    Yay! I'm so happy for you. We have not been to the doctor in over a year. Once we both get our 2nd vaccination, we shall get ourselves over to the hospital, the optometrist, the dentist, etc.

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