Comments on: Why you should complain when you’re sick.

By: Carlie

Carlie — Fri, 27 May 2016 13:59:33 +0000

I agree!
I think this is a (stereotypical) Australian attitude – ‘No one likes a whinger, so just get on with it’. Which I like mostly, but this attitude can work against us sometimes.
Thankfully I always have my girlfriends to talk to ?
Get well soon, Nat

By: Sheree Crouch

Sheree Crouch — Fri, 27 May 2016 02:49:10 +0000

I hear ya Nat! I was super unwell a month ago, horrible asthma flare up and other household dramas pushing me to my limits…it was my massive ‘enough is enough’ moment and I just couldn’t even use the old ‘fake it till you make it’ approach. I’m usually to type to soldier on so asking for help and support felt so foreign for me….but I had to ask for it this time! Hoping you are back to good health sooner rather than later!l and thanks for such an awesome hub of information to turn to for tips on how to manage these stressful times in our lives xx

By: Nat Kringoudis

Nat Kringoudis — Fri, 27 May 2016 02:07:55 +0000

In reply to Emily. There are many but I love the Baby Making Bible which is TCM focused and if you want something more Philosophical check out The Web That Has No Weaver by Ted Kaptchuk. x

By: Emily

Emily — Fri, 27 May 2016 01:02:49 +0000

Hi Nat,

I love this post, thank you so much for sharing 🙂

Do you recommend any books on Chinese Medicine and/or Chinese Philosophy?

Ps: I hope you start feeling well soon!

Much Love,
Emily xx

By: Nat Kringoudis

Nat Kringoudis — Fri, 27 May 2016 00:39:09 +0000

In reply to Loretta.

Thanks Loretta! I’m on the mend – which is great news! When it comes to supporting my body and immunity regarding the flu I do as much as I can to build and support my immune system etc. If you choose to take the flu shot it is very important that your body is well supported. I very rarely get sick, so I don’t generally feel the need to personally do so. It is very much a personal choice. All the best with the rest of your pregnancy!

By: Loretta

Loretta — Thu, 26 May 2016 23:58:36 +0000

Hi Nat,

Sorry you’ve been so unwell, I do agree with you sometimes we get so caught up in our heads it makes you feel even worse, it’s ok to vent and let people know that actually you feel really crappy!
Just out of interest what are your thoughts on the flu shot? As a pregnant health care worker I’ve been strongly encouraged to have it, I’m hesitant but also aware of the fact that being pregnant and potentially exposed to someone with influenza has greater risks than if I wasn’t pregnant, also having cared for a woman who nearly died from it last year I’m thinking I probably should…

Hope your taking care of yourself and feeling better ASAP!