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Pallid Harrier juv. at Footabrough, Mid Walls.

Icterine Warbler, Common Rosefinch at Dale of Walls.

Pallid Harrier, Common Rosefinch near new house at Levenwick.

Common Rosefinches x 2 at Melby.

Sooty Shearwaters x 26 flew past The Lookout at Sumburgh Head.  

Pallid Harriers x 2 this evening at Loch of Brow.

 

ISLANDS

No news.

 

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My Dermatology Appointment yesterday with Dr Kerkemeyer:

 

Diagnosis:  the doctor seemed pretty confident that I have "Primary Scalp Dysesthesia".

Treatment:

• Gabapentin

• Apple Cider Vinegar (1 part to 4 parts water in a spray bottle) - after shampoo etc, spray onto scalp, leave for 2 minutes and rinse off.

• Neck Exercises as below.

 

The pilot study by Nicholas Kevin Laidler and Jonathan Chan outlines a 4-week, twice-daily exercise protocol designed to relieve cervical nerve compression and treat Primary Scalp Dyesthesia.

Stretches (Hold for 60 seconds each, twice daily)

Lateral flexor stretch: Grasp the side of your head and gently draw your head down toward your shoulder until you feel a comfortable stretch on the side of the neck. Repeat on the other side.
Trapezius stretch: Grasp the side of your head, bend your neck forward to bring your chin to your chest, draw your head toward your shoulder, and turn to look toward the ceiling.
Levator scapulae stretch: Grasp the side of your head, bend your neck forward with your chin to your chest, draw your head toward your shoulder, and turn to look toward the floor. 
Cervical extensor stretch: Grasp the back of your head, bend your neck forward so your chin touches your chest, and apply pressure until a comfortable stretch is felt on the back of the neck.

Mobilisations (Perform 20 repetitions, twice daily)

Self-rotational mobilisation: Use a folded towel at the base of the skull, holding the ends crossed in front, and pull one arm forward while turning your head in that direction (repeat both sides).
Posterior-anterior mobilisation: Position the folded towel behind the skull's base, pull both arms forward to apply gentle neck pressure for a 2-second hold, then release.

 

I have had my Curo Shower Filter in place for three months and yesterday I removed it and put in a new one (recommended to be changed every three months). It shows its doing its job and removing a load of crap – just look at the pictures!!! Its going to cost £34 every three months, but will be worth it.

 

 

After three months!!!

 

Brand new filter