physical health

Southern Ohio has an Outreach Program that gives out free HEP C medication after a blood draw sample. They then call in the proper meds for your specific stage of Hep. It's free. Here's the phone number and it is in different locations throughout the month: (740) 999-4372

So, I came down with something 2-3 months ago after riding the greyhound cross country like a cold maybe rona (I did lose my sense of smell and taste entirely), and the symptoms went away but I developed tonsillitis (swollen tonsils and lymph nodes) which hasn't gone away for like 2 months now...

Hey all, I've been trying to develop my career over the past few years so that I am able to have a work/travel balance. There is this work schedule in my field called 'career-seasonal' that you can work between 6-10 months a year and you essentially get laid off for months at a time, and have a...

Its seems almost every week I am told about a new program that's out there...the bad old days of post Vietnam are behind us thank God. Want to share as I come across new stuff.

Sorry if this has been posted before or isn't allowed, I'll probably end up wanting to delete this anyhow. I'm working on the road...driving and kinda babysitting groups of around 20 backpackers. I tend to work 3 and a half weeks at a time, then have three days off and start again. Like, it's...

Looking for a ride from South Dakota. Going to Revival music festival in Harmony Park Geneva Minnesota north of Albert Lea, from May 23 to 27ish. This will be my first fest of the summer. Its been some years but always bring food to share and i can cook my ass off. If anyone needs a personal...

Been coming to terms that I may need some help. Anyone have resources for free mental health clinics? The pain is starting to be more then I can handle.

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Okay, first things first I tried searching for an answer to this question but let’s be honest, searching forums is garbage across the board. Anyway I didn’t find anything. So I’m hitting the road in a month, which means quitting my job and losing my health insurance. I plan on spending a month...

Hey folks! If you're reading this you probably know that having a vagina makes you vulnerable to some diseases and other issues that people without them don't have to deal with. I'm going to go through the two most annoying and teach you how to deal with and cure them. 1. Urinary Tract...

I'm wondering if anybody else has PTSD from being in 23-hour lockdown (administrative segregation, not solitary confinement but close). I was just a number in the system, a bored, poor person that got drunk and spraypainted a building saying "fuck war 4 oil" and it happened to be a federal...

So I have been going through threads on here that have touched the topic of Veganism and I have seen mostly negative and pessimistic views on traveling while Vegan. I want to clarify something. It is NOT hard to travel and be Vegan. If you want it then you can make it work. My wife and I have...

Usually when I'm grounded somewhere I head to the gym about 5x per week, doing a weight routine. It's a bit more difficult being on the road. Not getting enough calories, nutrients (at times), energy, etc. to work out. However, I do use my knowledge of body weight workouts to still complete some...

I become addicted to alcohol easily and have to suffer withdrawal symptoms while detoxing to get healthy again. Alcoholism, as well as other dependencies, is a huge issue in our sector of counter-culture, but that doesn't mean you can't balance yourself out and take care of your body. One of...

A good friend today approached me with concerns regarding my traveling plans. I'm finishing up a degree now, but after that I plan on taking my bike to the west coast and just going with the flow, doing some wwoofing, freelance art and modeling, etc. I have a musculoskeletal condition that...

So I've got a jacked-up back. Disc degeneration, narrowing of the thingy due to osteoporosis, etc. etc. I've come to the conclusion that leather-tramping or train hopping is probably not the way to go. Most likely rubber-tramping it, car living. My basic problem would then be...work. I.E. I'm...

i've been wanting to post about this for a while, and i don't really know how but just to share some of my experiences and thoughts: it's first of all amazing to me how little thought a lot of people give to food. i've lived off of dumpsters and food not bombs off and on for years at a time...

Just wanted to let you guys know about something else I've found useful recently. Oil pulling (or swishing oil around in your mouth for a bit and spitting it out) is a good way to keep your teeth and gums healthy. Supposedly it works like flossing to remove crud between the teeth without...

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Ayurvedic health centers provide adequate treatments for various ailments. There are many ayurvedic health center located in God’s own country. These health centers are smaller units than Ayurvedic hospitals. Ayurvedic health centers offer holistic treatments for those suffering from various...

So..here i am getting ready...2 weeks away from departure and start having some breathing problems. I get a chest xray and o and behold..enlarged heart..now I got three months of treatment..My daughter already lost her mother..can't go out on her

Is anyone else really concerned about their mental health? Lately I've been feeling like i'm starting to lose my mind and I don't know what to do about it. I know if I were to go to a doctor they would just prescribe some type of antidepressant and even if they helped, I don't see it as a way of...

duz anyone else get a weak tingly feeling in their limbs? i been vegetarian for years and i hav a shit diet and my doc says i need more protein and fiber, but how do all these hardcore motherfuckers make it being vegetarian or vegan wi no cash and getn fucked up all the time? iv been able to do...

I was wondering what on the road healthcare resources, strategies etc. yall use? I recently ran into a book called "where there is no doctor" put out by the Hesperian Foundation. Its a healthcare book based around the premise that there are no medical facilities the area and was designed for...

What is so wrong about a national health care system? In other nations,health care is considered a right of citizenship.In this country it is a privilege.Those who cannot afford insurance,or cannot pay in cash,can only expect mediocre and indifferent treatment.Any one doubting this should pay a...

Being alone = independence, but are you personally able to be happy while on the road by yourself for long periods of time? How do you deal with being alone? Don't forget stupid things like having a stuffed animal ;)

First and foremost, we are not completely certain that she is pregnant yet. Nor are we traveling (I'm on 36 months of probation, so I can't be doing a bunch of that. For now, sadly.). But I'm looking for some tips from some of the mothers here or people otherwise knowledgeable about the subject...

Opinions/stories? It's been getting worse over the years. I got caught by security and kicked out today, they had checkpoints everywhere and people patrolling around in golf carts asking to see wrist bands and shit. What is this madness?

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I recently remembered this super list of mental health related links. anything from rape to sex abuse, to depression to sleep disorders you can find it all here! WE R NOT ALONE - OTEP - THE LEGION I hope this helps! :)

Thought i would start a thread about keeping your bones healthy. I could not find much on here about this topic. Any thoughts on how to keep your back, and major joints up and runnin while on the road?

It seems that almost every time I settle into a new pair of boots, the blister demon pays me a visit with his instruments of pain and discomfort. Today I went out and got some good waterproofing compound for my new (slightly used) boots. The compound has a two fold use, as it also softens the...

As I've noticed there are some very knowledgeable people on this forum...does anyone know of any simple/herbal remedies for mild kidney problems? My kidney function isn't so great. The doctor said that drinking plenty of water (check) and a low protein diet (check) are beneficial to kidney...

Once again giving the work to the masses, Capitalism will soon be run of 100% free labor . Some of you may enjoy getting angry over this. The White House - Blog Post - Facts Are Stubborn Things Im refering to the section below the video clip that reads: "There is a lot of disinformation...

Good books on diy health/dental Any one ever check out the Hesperian Foundation? I like their books they are easy to read, free, and are available in many languages. My personal favorites are Where There Is no Doctor and Where There Is No Dentist. Anybody have books they would recommend...

Many of us have pets more dogs than anythign else.I myself have a dog and wanna know if anyone has any tip for me to keep him tip top shape.Since I am mostly homless unless im visiting my folks.And can't really afford check-ups all the time.Is there anything I should buy/steal for him..my dog is...