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<p>Our health is important, we all know that, even if we sometimes take it for granted. There are so many factors which can affect our health. Things we can help, and things we can't, from infection, smoking, depression and anxiety to excess weight, accident, injury or conditions we're born with. All can take a toll on our mental or physical wellbeing.</p><p><br></p><p>Lynne doesn't seek prompt help due to embarrassment over the position of her boil, George worries the strange rash is a result of being bewitched and Emelie thinks she's the cause of her sister's avian obsession. Mr Thirlwall's imagination is running away with him. Helena's family are a pain in the abdomen. Jack is his own worst enemy. Things do get better for all of them - once their issues are diagnosed and assistance is accepted.</p><p><br></p><p>No matter what ails us, there are treatments, coping strategies and cures. The characters in this book explore a few and find ways to feel better, no matter what their medical situation. Whether sick or well, making things worse, helping ourselves or others, we all have stories to tell. This book contains 24 of them.</p><p><br></p>