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 Natural Burial Is Better than Incineration
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By Ken West
In Death & Funerals, natural burial
Posted February 24, 2019

Natural Burial Is Better than Incineration

I recently read an online item in the Ecologist. It took an ambivalent line between natural burial and cremation. It left the reader unsure as to which was best. I wrote to the editor in an [...]

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 Is Our Relationship With Milk Good For Us?
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By Ken West
In Health, Paleo food, pensioners
Posted February 22, 2019

Is Our Relationship With Milk Good For Us?

As we become older, relationships become more apparent but not always in a good way. When I was 12 years old, I joined a milk round at weekends and holidays. I had the contrasting qualities of [...]

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 Ageism Will Become An Issue For Older People
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By Ken West
In pensioners
Posted February 18, 2019

Ageism Will Become An Issue For Older People

As we grow old, and survive, it appears that pensioners are to dominate society. That word dominate is a little misplaced because it sounds as if we are proactive. That we are somehow in control, [...]

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 The Impact of Childhood Abuse for Pensioners
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By Ken West
In Death & Funerals, pensioners
Posted February 15, 2019

The Impact of Childhood Abuse for Pensioners

Childhood abuse is challenging. As I grow older I find myself reflecting on the past; happiness came late to me. Childhood experiences have troubled me and still do. Now older, I am less bitter [...]

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 Is Shampoo Safe To Use On Our Hair?
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By Ken West
In Health, Neolithic
Posted February 10, 2019

Is Shampoo Safe To Use On Our Hair?

Is shampoo safe to use on our hair? Why not read the list of contents on a bottle of Head & Shoulders? Stop, I can save you the trouble, there are 28 items listed, most of which I know [...]

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 What Is A Healthy Gut In The UK?
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By Ken West
In Health, Neolithic
Posted February 10, 2019

What Is A Healthy Gut In The UK?

It appears that table talk in Britain excludes conversations about the gut, even what is a healthy gut? Daily ablutions, regularity, floaters, the avoidance of constipation, all are no no [...]

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 What is an Ard In The UK?
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By Ken West
In archaeology, Neolithic
Posted February 4, 2019

What is an Ard In The UK?

When I reflect on hard work is the correct term ‘ard work?’ The ard was an ancient implement and using it must have been one of the hardest tasks for any human. But, what is an ard? [...]

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 Is Archaeology Important To Tourism?
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By Ken West
In archaeology
Posted February 1, 2019

Is Archaeology Important To Tourism?

Is archaeology important to tourism? It might seem a strange question but is something I have been mulling over recently. When I lived in Carlisle, the council had an archaeology section. This [...]

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