+kernow22 It's free to see a doctor, it's free to have operations. We only have to pay a minimal subscription cost for prescribed drugs. It's essentially free...
+leftysrightwich Wow! He waited 10-12 minutes for a heart attack problem and you want to emulate it? Amazing. Did you hear Rick talk about how over worked the medical people are? I'm glad there are some people who want to work in it so badly that they took care of Rick.
Just showed this to my wife after a 12 hour shift at the hospital. Thank you Rick, they truly are wonderful people. I totally agree with you. A lovely video and I wish you well and hope you're more comfortable as days go on. Love and light.
All those well wishes you received were simply a reflection of the positivity that you've been putting out for years. You deserve the love. Very happy to see you looking so well.
Huge relief to see you're ok and on the mend Rick - and it's so nice to hear such positivity about the NHS as well; my sister is a nurse and they are overstretched to the max but you're right, they do their absolute best with what they have. Sounds like you were in good hands - wishing you best wishes for a full and quick recovery.
What a relief to know you're OK----though I don't know you personally, you feel like a friend. Best wishes and swift healing thoughts, sent from here in the Adirondack Mountains (New York)!
I'm just finding out about this now. I'm really pleased that you went to see about this because I had a friend die over something very routine that could have been easily fixed... if he had gone to his doctor... but work came first... and last as it transpired. I fully endorse your sentiments about the staff, angels from Heaven. I am under constant medical supervision now and I can only praise the super team that looks after me because they gave me my life back. It makes me very sad to see the abuse our doctors and nurses have to take from politicians and public. Best Wishes, Brendan.
Great to hear that it wasn't your heart and that you are now on the mend. I have had a couple of health scares myself recently and I have to agree that, with the exception of two (foreign) doctors who could have done with a few lessons in bedside manners, the staff who looked after me were absolutely brilliant. I wish you a full and speedy recovery my friend. Cheers, Rob
Rick - you're the best kind of weird old hippie! Great to hear you sounding so chipper, and great to hear your positive thoughts on the NHS - wish we could have you at PMQ on Wednesday! Take care x
So happy to hear you are getting well! :) The NHS sounds quite wonderful and a system you are fortunate to have there. Here, in the U.S., getting healthcare has become a luxury only some can afford, so care is often put off. I hope, one day, we have a system similar to the NHS. Sending positive thoughts for your continued recovery~~ Take care! :)
Hi Rick, Glad to see you are all good ! I also had only good experience with NHS. Especially when you are in sudden need of help, sick and vulnerable this kind of honest and helpful people you want to have around.
I am so HAPPY you are okay!! You are so kind, not weird and doing wonderful things that really help people get through life with joy and sanity. And I hope the people of your beautiful country don't let the NHS fall into ruin. Here in the US after the death of my brother's wife he has been in bankruptcy for years not only having to work through the grief of loss but worrying about money. Our system can be so cruel. If positive thoughts can help heal you then you should be feeling stronger and better every day. Take Care
This was a shock to me, but, glad your much better and it wasn't a heart attack...we are lucky to have the NHS, and we must all stand up for it. The staff are amazing in the hospitals. all the best Rick.
Sadly, our conservative government here in Australia is bent on starving our medicare system of money, too. It's criminal. Glad to hear that you are on the mend, and that you were well cared-for.
Rick! That's fantastic how quickly you are recovering! I wish we had a system that was as good as yours over here in the US. The cost is so high that I have avoided the Doctors not only because of the cost which is sad enough but the treatment is always different and not all that caring, and as you had mentioned, the bills are outrageous and this is with Healthcare. You look great and I will continue to send out those vibes am/pm. Be well 👍🏻
Very glad to hear you're getting better. Agree with you completely about the NHS. Lots of hippy type good healing vibes coming in your direction from me!
So so glad your OK. The whole thing must have been very frightening. Don't pop off just yet, my wife and I love all your videos. Watching them on the TV is almost like having a friend round. Take care.
The NHS is the most precious thing. I think you might have picked up that I will never hear a word said against the NHS. The medical professionals are amazing people, and I agree with you that it is infuriating to see what Hunt is trying to do. I think the best way to say thank you for what they did would be to join the Junior Doctors at the next demonstration. I reckon if we all did, then Hunt would have to back down and could even be shown the door. I am really glad it was a false alarm and that you are doing good.
Awh Rick - knew from THG Facebook page you had health issue, and sent you prayers & + vibes. Having had some serious health scares myself I totally understand how thankful, relieved, and raw your emotions are at this time. Very thankful you are in the clear and on the mend. Practice excellent self care now! There was likely a delay in being seen at hospital, if you were ambulatory upon arrival and not transported by ambulance. I've learned that if you can walk in, they generally don't give same priority as if ambulance brings you. So that might account for the wait. You are blessed to have the healthcare in UK that you do. US, prior to Affordable Care Act, left vast numbers of Americans without health care and unable to get the care they needed, especially for many "preexisting" conditions. As you mentioned, people had to sell possessions, lose their homes, file bankruptcy and in some cases divorce spouses because of health care costs. Many Americans don't understand that numerous European countries operate offering healthcare as a basic right. Ironic isn't it, that a country founded on equality, actually isn't all that equitable for everyone. Efforts being made to overturn ACA. Thank you for sharing what happened to you. I truly believe such transparency helps others in many ways. Now - please stay well! : )
Hi Rick, sorry to hear you've been unwell, glad ur ok and on the mend. You are right about the NHS, it's the people who make it work. Hope ur fully recovered soon mate.
Glad to hear evrything is ok for you Rick. Must have been a frightening time! Yes the NHS are amazing aren't they. Was up at Swindon A&E a year or so ago with my bro - presuming this is where you were - and they really were terrific. Take care anyway my friend.
And by the way, here in Italy we have free hospital care to. As in Norway too. ( I'm an Norwegian lady living in Italy ) An important way to create our community as civil human beings.
Hey Rick, I agree with you on all part of this video, so many people take it for granted without a thought for the staff how have been on there feet for hour and possibly not had a decent break, and put on a smile to help you regardless who you are. Also keep that positive vibe up as what you think is what you feel, sending positivity your way dude!!!!!
Wow Rick, I had no idea you went to hospital! I am sorry to hear about it. It must have been a dreadful shock. I had a similar thing, but now I wonder if it was gall stones. Anyway, healing thoughts are being sent to you from me too! Take it easy and take care xxx
That happened to my back! And I had the paramedics at my house haha... I have been to a chiropractic and he has been sorting my ribcage. Thank you for speaking well of the NHS... as a staff nurse and future midwife (I at uni now! :) ) I do really appreciate how well you speak about the staff... The NHS is absolutley full and I have suffered myself the consequences of it by being stressed and sad. Your meditations helped me through those times... I would not treat patients bad even if I was feeling bad myself! I am so happy you are okay. I did not know this happened to you... I freaked out when I saw this on my videos! I will add you on FB. You are a beautiful person! :) xxxx
I have had that twice. They claimed mine was brought on by stress...didn't know I was under stress at the time. Mine woke me up out of a sound sleep.Glad you are okay!
Glad you're recovering Rick. I heard you mention in an HG vlog that you tried getting into bushcraft. I'd love to see you do a bushcraft series on your channel some time, even if you're not an expert.
Just got you news Rick so a bit late but I join with your "You Tube" family and add my well wishes for your complete recovery and renewed strength. We have much the same health model here in NZ and like the UK just the same issues. Take care.
Blimey Rick I didnt know you were poorly,I dont go on FB very often these days so didnt know anything until this video appeared in my subscription list. I am really glad you are OK, it sounded a frightening experience.I have been following you for ages now and enjoy watching your videos. i couldn't agree more with your comment regarding the NHS, the staff are so kind and committed, I was diagnosed with Non Hodgkins Lymphoma in September 2013 and have been undergoing chemotherapy ever since. I have obviously spent a lot of time with my local hospital and my last treatment with them is on the 1st of next month. They have been fantastic and i am extremely appreciative of their friendliness, care and support, i was very poorly and hospitalised during Christmas and boxing day in 2013 and my Haematology consultant was there to check up on me both days !! These people are worth their weight in gold !!! Take care my Friend Very best wishes Tim
+My Town Garden Many thanks Tim, so sorry to hear about your situation. Great to heat you are being treated well by the guys at the NHS though, you are right, they are worth their weight in gold. Wishing you a full and speedy recovery.
So glad you're on the mend. I'm in the US and watch Sky News, and hear a lot about the NHS. Obama Care is not like that, and tends to center around special interest groups that cater to the insurance companies. I think the NHS would work better than what we have in place here. I think everyone needs to get the help they need when they are sick, and be able to trust the doctors that are in place. Maybe one day everyone will get the help they need. God Bless and will continue to pray for a speedy recovery for you.
By eck Rick, Sorry you've not been feeling well and so brave to tell your story on here. I had a heart attack myself several years ago and was fortunate that everything turned out well for me.. People knock the NHS but personally I wouldn't want anything else to replace it. Take it easy and get yourself better. Regards Steve
I'm so glad you're feeling better! Don't work yourself too hard. Even if you're feeling better, it's a good idea to take it a little slow! However later in the year, if you are still feeling good, and up to it, I was wondering if you could visit more stone circles? I know you did one awhile back, but I live in America and it is so hard to see them. Please don't go out of your way if you do consider this, it's just if you start going out that way for something. Someday I'd love to see them myself.
Mate I have suffered from that for 10 years, exactly how you explains it, and I been told it's anxiety, believe it or not, Ive been rushed in to A&E numerous of times, with the same symptoms, and no one can explain it for me.. Cant say I am happy you suffered them, but glad I am not alone. All the best /Per
+The Swede We have the same system where I am from. Sweden (Now in Norfolk) Only difference is we call it free health care but it is not, to see a doctor we pay 20 quid, A&E is 30, if we have no money at the day they glady send us a bill, this is to take the strain of the system, so no more A&E for sore toes or a cold etc, I think UK should do this as well, also in Sweden if I miss an appointment at the surgery I will get fined, here nothing happens, even though I cost the tax payers at least 50 quid for a missed appointment. I hope UK introduce this soon, and the NHS will be saved
+The Swede it sounds like a perfectly reasonable system to me, I would be happy for something like this to be implemented, in fact I think at some point something like this was proposed? I'm not sure if it ever came to fruition though.
+The Swede the idea of paying £30 for emergency treatment sounds great. we should really adopt that system here. so long as the money collected goes to the NHS tax free
Prayer is Powerful, and so is Vibration!!! So Glad you' re feeling much better! Wish America had free health care, our government is so stupid! Take Care.
Glad to hear you are OK. We have a similar HC system in Canada. Glad of it. In the past, I have had similar issues to yours. It always happened when the weather was crazy bad. After a few times, I didn't bother going in again as it became less scary each time. Not less painful, just less scary.
So glad to hear you did not have a major health issue, and nice to know that you are on the mend. Just a note about "Socialized Health" and what some of us American know and feel about it. "Socialized Health" is a two edge sword...it cuts to the need of ALL those under it...BUT the other edge cuts the quality and timeliness(Of course I am not talking about the people that administered and provide their skills)...you sorta alluded to the idea of it, when you pointed out your wait period and the fact that the staff had to make due with what was at hand for them to work with. My Grandma was from Greece, we had to bring her to America to get her the health care she needed for circulation problems in her legs...while in Greece they kept sending her home with only antibiotics to address the skin infection that would not heal due to bad circulation(you would be surprised just how many nix's and cuts you get, that you don't notice...till you have bad circulation), short story...long...lol, she nearly lost one of her legs...literally she got off the plane and we rushed her to the hospital! Many people from outside of America, come here to get health care, because they wont' be told they can't have this or that procedure...YET...etc., and they can see any doctor they want...sure it comes out of their pocket...BUT they have the choices they can make about all that health care has to offer...is private insurance perfect...far from it...BUT you have choices and if you can't afford health insurance...you are never turned away from a hospital...it's against the law here. Okay off my soap box...lol
Only just seen this Rick. So pleased for you that it was just a scare and that your ok. God bless the NHS and all those who make it work despite all the troubles. God help us all if it is ever allowed to go.
Glad it was just a scare. I've had 2 heart attacks (I guess I should say so far) and they haven't really figured out why I have arrhythmia sometimes. They did the test where they run probes to the various chambers of the heart, race your heart on purpose and then see if it can take over the proper rhythm when they let it go. Creepy feeling I can tell you. Unfortunately they can't figure it out and want to install a defibrillator in my chest to monitor my heart "just in case". Very depressing honestly. So much better for it to be just a scare.
Had a similar experience here in Canada. Like you I wisely went to hospital and it all checked out OK in the end. Phew! I have young kids and I was seriously worried. The health care system is not perfect here either but it is amazing to have access to it when you need it without worrying about the cost. Majority of staff are awesome too! It's great that people poured out their support to you through FB. Good to see you back pontificating. Keep a stiff upper lip mate! Time for a cuppa? TTFN Desmond
Glad to see you are feeling better, you certainly look well as I'm sure you are. Glad you have been given a clean bill of health. This to me sounds like a Kundalini event. The spontaneaous arising of physical/spiritual energy which can be triggered by deep relaxation/meditation. It rises until it hits a blockage of some form - this is a healing process but as you have seen can be quite terrifying. Just a personal view, beware of projecting medicalised explanations onto this, your body is keeping you upright until the blockage fades.
Wow, just saw your video. I've had to rush into our Emergency room twice with chest pains, due to straining (helping my daughter move actually), and was given excellent care and a clean bill of health....whew! scary. But better to be safe than sorry. lol
Immigration is the problem in the UK. The UK is like a life raft, the NHS, housing, schools and the whole infrustructure can only hold so many before it sinks. Glad to hear you are on the mend, all the best and stay well.
At first i was going to say that you had a panic attack, i had one once, although it had the outward symptoms of a heart attack, i didn't get the pain you mentions, certainly not one that lasted a couple of days. about 40 years ago i was rushed into hospital for high blood pressure, i couldn't wish for better care, they let you know exactly what was happening and what they were going to do, although i was vulnerable, i felt that i could totally trust them, i was in hospital for about a week, in that time because it was a teaching hospital i was asked if it was ok to bring students around, when you have high blood pressure the vessels in your eyes erupt into mushroom like structures, mine were very prominent, i told the doctor he could bring as many as he liked as they need to learn. as i got better but still needed to be observed, i wheeled the tea trolley around the ward in the evening, had a lot of fun with the nurses, one night i was up late watching tv, when i went back to my bed the nurses had 'apple pie'd ' the bed. I've had several hospital visits since then, and although the pressure is higher, there is no real difference in the amount of care the staff give to you, they still like a bit of a laugh, so i try to brighten their day when i can. The NHS is overstretched, and it's not helped by people with non important issues, just because a woman thinks their confidence is affected by their looks etc, doesn't mean the NHS should pay for what i consider non essential surgery, while some patients wait in the corridors for a hip operation and the like. Or people coming to this country to get free help. As you mentioned in the video, we pay a little each month in national insurance to keep this great institution alive.
OMG! Thank goodness you are ok Rick, it must have been a scary experience to have gone through that, but we are sooooooooo happy to hear that you are ok and it was nothing serious, Sending a MASSIVE hug right over to you from across the pond Rick :-) its so wonderful to hear good things about the NHS they do an incredible job, here in Ireland you have to pay over 50 euros just to walk through the Doctors waiting room and its so expensive to have simple things like check ups and blood tests, there is a medical card system for people on low wages that helps you to get some discounts off but its very hard to get one now, thank you so much for sharing with us Rick and we are so relieved that everything is well with you, and yes get that' how to make a bed' vid made as me and Sean are moving house back to Birmingham this year and as most rental properties are unfurnished we will need a bed haha ! :-) Sending you heaps of love and tons of happiness from right across the Emerald Isle for a WONDERFUL Wednesday ahead XXXXXXX
Hi Rick. don't frighten me like that. 😊 I saw your video and the words heart attack and I was gob smacked. 😮 anyway Happy to see you up and about again. I wasn't aware of your awful bad luck as I don't do FB. I'm so sorry you have been unwell but I really wish you well. take care Rick and get well soon. best wishes and healing vibes to you mike (derby ) PS. everything you said about our wonderful NHS is 100% true.
I am glad to hear you are ok and were well looked after mate. The reason the poor folks in the frontline of the NHS are at breaking point is simply because they have too many customers. It's simple mathematics - there are now too many people in the UK for the public services to scope with efficiently, and continue to deliver a world class service. It is impossible to scale the NHS quickly enough in line with current net inward immigration numbers, irrespective of how many more tax dollars .gov chooses to retrospectively throw at the problem. Population is growing without check and the situation will only continue to get worse, as any attempt at sensible conversation on immigration has effectively been nullified by the loony leftwingers.
Uh oh, Rick mentioned something vaguely political in a video, I don't even want to see the flame war in the comments. Sorry to hear about the health scare, but glad to hear you're better now.
Its really nice that you can praise them as they often get such a bad press.When I went in they saw to me almost immediately and mine turned out to be false alarm.Yet they were very good.
When its a matter of life or death the NHS are fantastic, but its just not working for people with lesser problems. But like you say its not the fault of the staff on the ground. The problem is many of the people running it, pushing paper all day are incompetent.
You have no idea how lucky you are to have that system. Here, the detractors dont care if people have healthcare or not. The world needs to be on your system. Doctors are great, but Nurses and aides are the greatest people on earth
WOW Brother so happy that you are back up and at em, must have been so worrying but like a good aul trooper you shot a video clip from your bed, now thats what separates the real youtubers to those pretenders :-) Seriously though man we are so relieved you are getting back on top and know we are sending you an abundance of healing vibes from two aul hippies to one aul hippie :-) BTW you look like in your 20's man you look so young have you got the fountain of youth in your garden :-) , and I completely agree with you about the NHS it really is a jewel in the crown and shame on the Tories to be chipping away at it. Sending Love for the journey ahead man, great vibe from you ♥
I am glad u feeling better, I will pray for you - we need green hospitals to make it sustainable and cut the bills and community hospital to involve the rest of the community - otherwise is overwhelming for the nurses and doctors
I still think you need a nice relaxing hobby like an Allotment, (OK I admit it, I miss your allotment videos) good to see you are well and in good spirits.
Hope you fully recover soon Rick. For many years I have thought that we should scrap political parties and put in place the best person for that necessary government position. All the parties that have been in power have contributed to the demise of the NHS structure, eventually we are all going to have to take back control. (The incredible NHS belongs to the people) The whole political system wants scrapping. Anyway rant over, look forward to more videos. Thanks for your efforts, I enjoy your channel. Get well soon.
Really glad you are fine, Rick. I hope the pain and discomfort begins to subside.I totally agree about what a wonderful thing the NHS is. I think there are obviously going to be huge funding challenges in the decades to come what with a rising and rapidly aging population and with the increasing costs of medicine. I don't agree that the Tories will ever privatise the NHS in the strictest sense of the word, as it simply wouldn't be in their political interests to do so (more than anything else). Support for a national health service that is free and available at source is something that unites the vast majority of voters of all parties, and abolishing it would basically be political suicide, not to mention result in a long period out of office. But as for the increasing use of private contracts, I think this is likely to continue, as it was introduced by previous Labour governments under Blair and Brown and has continued under Cameron and this Tory administration. To put it bluntly, I don't really have much faith that any of the UK's major or minor parties will do a good job of running the NHS. If Miliband or Corbyn were in power now, I still think we'd be experiencing exactly the same problems. I can only see the problems getting worse in the years to come, mainly for the reasons outlined above. I hope I am wrong!Hope you feel back to normal very soon.
Your not a hippie, and your not weird either! LOL It's the heart, not the one pumping just fine in your chest, it's the heart that carries the soul, and the kindness, and good will, inside. Yes, we all have it, but some know it's there, and some don't. Some feel it, some don't. I do, and that is why you have meant so much to me. Your kind heart was there sharing your life with others, right when I needed something more, than I ever had in my life. You see, my soul had been crushed with the loss of my husband, and your kindness and smiles kept me going. You have a gift. It's real, and it touches others. It's that special spark that one feels when they have a connection. It's called Love, not between humans, but between the soul part of us. It's that silent moment when you know the one before you is there, and all is well. Those that are open to it, find it, and I for one, am so thrilled that you were there for me, and I pray that you stay the person you are, tears and all. Thank you for being my friend, and my heart always wishes you, love, joy, endurance, kindness, and blessings, all the days of your life. Bless, Sheila
The nhs staff are great even down to the green shirts? I spent 5 weeks in hospital when my bowl perforated due to the crohns!, just before it did perforate I was in so much pain there were around 7 doctors all standing around by bed!, the green shirts are the ones that take your blood pressure every so many hours, there great for a chat and always nice even down to the cleaners, can't fault the nhs, glad your ok rick and slow down with pumping iron or did it just happen lol it's always worse when you just pull your neck or something whilst ' tying your shoe lace' lol, well done nhs!!! Take care mate!
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Voting for Bernie here in the US. Really need universal free health care here.
"free"
+leftysrightwich Its not free in the UK
ok. taxes reallocated to the health of the citizens. lol! peace!
+kernow22 It's free to see a doctor, it's free to have operations. We only have to pay a minimal subscription cost for prescribed drugs. It's essentially free...
+leftysrightwich Wow! He waited 10-12 minutes for a heart attack problem and you want to emulate it? Amazing. Did you hear Rick talk about how over worked the medical people are? I'm glad there are some people who want to work in it so badly that they took care of Rick.
Just showed this to my wife after a 12 hour shift at the hospital.
Thank you Rick, they truly are wonderful people.
I totally agree with you.
A lovely video and I wish you well and hope you're more comfortable as days go on.
Love and light.
I no longer live in the UK and i now realise how important the NHS is and what a fundamentally necessary and valuable asset it really is.
I am so happy you are doing much better. Please take it easy. Get well soon. You are really and truly loved.
All those well wishes you received were simply a reflection of the positivity that you've been putting out for years. You deserve the love. Very happy to see you looking so well.
Huge relief to see you're ok and on the mend Rick - and it's so nice to hear such positivity about the NHS as well; my sister is a nurse and they are overstretched to the max but you're right, they do their absolute best with what they have. Sounds like you were in good hands - wishing you best wishes for a full and quick recovery.
Glad you are okay, Rick! Get some rest, relax and de-stress. Prayers for you!
Good to see you, Rick! I'm glad you're feeling better. Blessings to you.
Well said Rick. We don't always appreciate enough what the NHS offers. Glad you are well and positive.
What a relief to know you're OK----though I don't know you personally, you feel like a friend. Best wishes and swift healing thoughts, sent from here in the Adirondack Mountains (New York)!
I'm just finding out about this now. I'm really pleased that you went to see about this because I had a friend die over something very routine that could have been easily fixed... if he had gone to his doctor... but work came first... and last as it transpired. I fully endorse your sentiments about the staff, angels from Heaven. I am under constant medical supervision now and I can only praise the super team that looks after me because they gave me my life back. It makes me very sad to see the abuse our doctors and nurses have to take from politicians and public.
Best Wishes, Brendan.
Great vid...heart felt and sincere, great to see you feeling better, take it easy, rest and recover....
good to see you bright eyed and bushy tailed again, its scandalous how the politicians treat the NHS, I hope things soon change for the better.
Cheers Garry, yeah I just wish they'd let it work the way it is supposed to.
Great to hear that it wasn't your heart and that you are now on the mend. I have had a couple of health scares myself recently and I have to agree that, with the exception of two (foreign) doctors who could have done with a few lessons in bedside manners, the staff who looked after me were absolutely brilliant. I wish you a full and speedy recovery my friend.
Cheers, Rob
Rick - you're the best kind of weird old hippie! Great to hear you sounding so chipper, and great to hear your positive thoughts on the NHS - wish we could have you at PMQ on Wednesday! Take care x
So happy to hear you are getting well! :)
The NHS sounds quite wonderful and a system you are fortunate to have there. Here, in the U.S., getting healthcare has become a luxury only some can afford, so care is often put off. I hope, one day, we have a system similar to the NHS.
Sending positive thoughts for your continued recovery~~ Take care! :)
Hi Rick, Glad to see you are all good ! I also had only good experience with NHS. Especially when you are in sudden need of help, sick and vulnerable this kind of honest and helpful people you want to have around.
I am so HAPPY you are okay!! You are so kind, not weird and doing wonderful things that really help people get through life with joy and sanity. And I hope the people of your beautiful country don't let the NHS fall into ruin. Here in the US after the death of my brother's wife he has been in bankruptcy for years not only having to work through the grief of loss but worrying about money. Our system can be so cruel. If positive thoughts can help heal you then you should be feeling stronger and better every day. Take Care
You are so right about the power of intention! Glad you are better!!!
This was a shock to me, but, glad your much better and it wasn't a heart attack...we are lucky to have the NHS, and we must all stand up for it. The staff are amazing in the hospitals. all the best Rick.
Sadly, our conservative government here in Australia is bent on starving our medicare system of money, too. It's criminal. Glad to hear that you are on the mend, and that you were well cared-for.
Rick! That's fantastic how quickly you are recovering! I wish we had a system that was as good as yours over here in the US. The cost is so high that I have avoided the Doctors not only because of the cost which is sad enough but the treatment is always different and not all that caring, and as you had mentioned, the bills are outrageous and this is with Healthcare. You look great and I will continue to send out those vibes am/pm. Be well 👍🏻
Very glad to hear you're getting better. Agree with you completely about the NHS. Lots of hippy type good healing vibes coming in your direction from me!
So so glad your OK. The whole thing must have been very frightening. Don't pop off just yet, my wife and I love all your videos. Watching them on the TV is almost like having a friend round. Take care.
Glad you're back home, Rick. Take the needed time to heal 🙂
The NHS is the most precious thing. I think you might have picked up that I will never hear a word said against the NHS. The medical professionals are amazing people, and I agree with you that it is infuriating to see what Hunt is trying to do. I think the best way to say thank you for what they did would be to join the Junior Doctors at the next demonstration. I reckon if we all did, then Hunt would have to back down and could even be shown the door. I am really glad it was a false alarm and that you are doing good.
Awh Rick - knew from THG Facebook page you had health issue, and sent you prayers & + vibes. Having had some serious health scares myself I totally understand how thankful, relieved, and raw your emotions are at this time. Very thankful you are in the clear and on the mend. Practice excellent self care now!
There was likely a delay in being seen at hospital, if you were ambulatory upon arrival and not transported by ambulance. I've learned that if you can walk in, they generally don't give same priority as if ambulance brings you. So that might account for the wait.
You are blessed to have the healthcare in UK that you do. US, prior to Affordable Care Act, left vast numbers of Americans without health care and unable to get the care they needed, especially for many "preexisting" conditions. As you mentioned, people had to sell possessions, lose their homes, file bankruptcy and in some cases divorce spouses because of health care costs. Many Americans don't understand that numerous European countries operate offering healthcare as a basic right. Ironic isn't it, that a country founded on equality, actually isn't all that equitable for everyone. Efforts being made to overturn ACA.
Thank you for sharing what happened to you. I truly believe such transparency helps others in many ways. Now - please stay well! : )
Hi Rick, sorry to hear you've been unwell, glad ur ok and on the mend. You are right about the NHS, it's the people who make it work. Hope ur fully recovered soon mate.
Glad to hear evrything is ok for you Rick. Must have been a frightening time! Yes the NHS are amazing aren't they. Was up at Swindon A&E a year or so ago with my bro - presuming this is where you were - and they really were terrific. Take care anyway my friend.
And by the way, here in Italy we have free hospital care to. As in Norway too. ( I'm an Norwegian lady living in Italy ) An important way to create our community as civil human beings.
Hey Rick, I agree with you on all part of this video, so many people take it for granted without a thought for the staff how have been on there feet for hour and possibly not had a decent break, and put on a smile to help you regardless who you are.
Also keep that positive vibe up as what you think is what you feel, sending positivity your way dude!!!!!
Wow Rick, I had no idea you went to hospital! I am sorry to hear about it. It must have been a dreadful shock. I had a similar thing, but now I wonder if it was gall stones. Anyway, healing thoughts are being sent to you from me too! Take it easy and take care xxx
That happened to my back! And I had the paramedics at my house haha... I have been to a chiropractic and he has been sorting my ribcage. Thank you for speaking well of the NHS... as a staff nurse and future midwife (I at uni now! :) ) I do really appreciate how well you speak about the staff... The NHS is absolutley full and I have suffered myself the consequences of it by being stressed and sad. Your meditations helped me through those times... I would not treat patients bad even if I was feeling bad myself!
I am so happy you are okay. I did not know this happened to you... I freaked out when I saw this on my videos! I will add you on FB. You are a beautiful person! :) xxxx
Bless you :-)
I have had that twice. They claimed mine was brought on by stress...didn't know I was under stress at the time. Mine woke me up out of a sound sleep.Glad you are okay!
Glad you're recovering Rick. I heard you mention in an HG vlog that you tried getting into bushcraft. I'd love to see you do a bushcraft series on your channel some time, even if you're not an expert.
Just got you news Rick so a bit late but I join with your "You Tube" family and add my well wishes for your complete recovery and renewed strength. We have much the same health model here in NZ and like the UK just the same issues.
Take care.
Blimey Rick I didnt know you were poorly,I dont go on FB very often these days so didnt know anything until this video appeared in my subscription list.
I am really glad you are OK, it sounded a frightening experience.I have been following you for ages now and enjoy watching your videos.
i couldn't agree more with your comment regarding the NHS, the staff are so kind and committed, I was diagnosed with Non Hodgkins Lymphoma in September 2013 and have been undergoing chemotherapy ever since. I have obviously spent a lot of time with my local hospital and my last treatment with them is on the 1st of next month. They have been fantastic and i am extremely appreciative of their friendliness, care and support, i was very poorly and hospitalised during Christmas and boxing day in 2013 and my Haematology consultant was there to check up on me both days !!
These people are worth their weight in gold !!!
Take care my Friend
Very best wishes
Tim
+My Town Garden Many thanks Tim, so sorry to hear about your situation. Great to heat you are being treated well by the guys at the NHS though, you are right, they are worth their weight in gold. Wishing you a full and speedy recovery.
Thanks Rick I am doing really good at the moment, I wish you very well and look forward to the next video.
Kindest Regards
Tim
So glad you're on the mend. I'm in the US and watch Sky News, and hear a lot about the NHS. Obama Care is not like that, and tends to center around special interest groups that cater to the insurance companies. I think the NHS would work better than what we have in place here. I think everyone needs to get the help they need when they are sick, and be able to trust the doctors that are in place. Maybe one day everyone will get the help they need. God Bless and will continue to pray for a speedy recovery for you.
Didn't realise you had been ill but glad it's not too serious. Hope you make a full and speedy recovery and I agree, the NHS is amazing.
So good to see you doing well! Thank you for giving us a video follow-up!
By eck Rick, Sorry you've not been feeling well and so brave to tell your story on here. I had a heart attack myself several years ago and was fortunate that everything turned out well for me..
People knock the NHS but personally I wouldn't want anything else to replace it.
Take it easy and get yourself better.
Regards Steve
Glad you are doing well Rick.
You've done so much for all of us! Hugs
Pleased to see you doing well buddy. A lovely tribute to a well deserving NHS.
I'm so glad you're feeling better! Don't work yourself too hard. Even if you're feeling better, it's a good idea to take it a little slow!
However later in the year, if you are still feeling good, and up to it, I was wondering if you could visit more stone circles? I know you did one awhile back, but I live in America and it is so hard to see them.
Please don't go out of your way if you do consider this, it's just if you start going out that way for something. Someday I'd love to see them myself.
When you've ever lived in other countries, you realise that the NHS is pretty amazing.
So glad you're on the mend!
Mate I have suffered from that for 10 years, exactly how you explains it, and I been told it's anxiety, believe it or not, Ive been rushed in to A&E numerous of times, with the same symptoms, and no one can explain it for me.. Cant say I am happy you suffered them, but glad I am not alone.
All the best
/Per
+The Swede
We have the same system where I am from. Sweden (Now in Norfolk) Only difference is we call it free health care but it is not, to see a doctor we pay 20 quid, A&E is 30, if we have no money at the day they glady send us a bill, this is to take the strain of the system, so no more A&E for sore toes or a cold etc, I think UK should do this as well, also in Sweden if I miss an appointment at the surgery I will get fined, here nothing happens, even though I cost the tax payers at least 50 quid for a missed appointment. I hope UK introduce this soon, and the NHS will be saved
+The Swede it sounds like a perfectly reasonable system to me, I would be happy for something like this to be implemented, in fact I think at some point something like this was proposed? I'm not sure if it ever came to fruition though.
+The Swede the idea of paying £30 for emergency treatment sounds great. we should really adopt that system here. so long as the money collected goes to the NHS tax free
Prayer is Powerful, and so is Vibration!!! So Glad you' re feeling much better! Wish America had free health care, our government is so stupid! Take Care.
Glad to hear you are OK.
We have a similar HC system in Canada. Glad of it. In the past, I have had similar issues to yours. It always happened when the weather was crazy bad. After a few times, I didn't bother going in again as it became less scary each time. Not less painful, just less scary.
I hope whatever caused this whole episode is okay now, not to pry, just caring about you 💜🙌🌟
So glad to hear you did not have a major health issue, and nice to know that you are on the mend. Just a note about "Socialized Health" and what some of us American know and feel about it. "Socialized Health" is a two edge sword...it cuts to the need of ALL those under it...BUT the other edge cuts the quality and timeliness(Of course I am not talking about the people that administered and provide their skills)...you sorta alluded to the idea of it, when you pointed out your wait period and the fact that the staff had to make due with what was at hand for them to work with. My Grandma was from Greece, we had to bring her to America to get her the health care she needed for circulation problems in her legs...while in Greece they kept sending her home with only antibiotics to address the skin infection that would not heal due to bad circulation(you would be surprised just how many nix's and cuts you get, that you don't notice...till you have bad circulation), short story...long...lol, she nearly lost one of her legs...literally she got off the plane and we rushed her to the hospital! Many people from outside of America, come here to get health care, because they wont' be told they can't have this or that procedure...YET...etc., and they can see any doctor they want...sure it comes out of their pocket...BUT they have the choices they can make about all that health care has to offer...is private insurance perfect...far from it...BUT you have choices and if you can't afford health insurance...you are never turned away from a hospital...it's against the law here. Okay off my soap box...lol
When Rick talks about the NHS he means NHS England, in Scotland it is not under as much stress because we have the SNP to protect it from the Torres.
Only just seen this Rick. So pleased for you that it was just a scare and that your ok. God bless the NHS and all those who make it work despite all the troubles. God help us all if it is ever allowed to go.
Brilliantly put About the NHS Rick hope a few politicians see this anyway get well soon mate.
Glad it was just a scare. I've had 2 heart attacks (I guess I should say so far) and they haven't really figured out why I have arrhythmia sometimes. They did the test where they run probes to the various chambers of the heart, race your heart on purpose and then see if it can take over the proper rhythm when they let it go. Creepy feeling I can tell you. Unfortunately they can't figure it out and want to install a defibrillator in my chest to monitor my heart "just in case". Very depressing honestly. So much better for it to be just a scare.
Had a similar experience here in Canada. Like you I wisely went to hospital and it all checked out OK in the end. Phew! I have young kids and I was seriously worried. The health care system is not perfect here either but it is amazing to have access to it when you need it without worrying about the cost. Majority of staff are awesome too! It's great that people poured out their support to you through FB. Good to see you back pontificating. Keep a stiff upper lip mate! Time for a cuppa? TTFN Desmond
Glad to see you are feeling better, you certainly look well as I'm sure you are. Glad you have been given a clean bill of health. This to me sounds like a Kundalini event. The spontaneaous arising of physical/spiritual energy which can be triggered by deep relaxation/meditation. It rises until it hits a blockage of some form - this is a healing process but as you have seen can be quite terrifying. Just a personal view, beware of projecting medicalised explanations onto this, your body is keeping you upright until the blockage fades.
Wow, just saw your video. I've had to rush into our Emergency room twice with chest pains, due to straining (helping my daughter move actually), and was given excellent care and a clean bill of health....whew! scary. But better to be safe than sorry. lol
Immigration is the problem in the UK. The UK is like a life raft, the NHS, housing, schools and the whole infrustructure can only hold so many before it sinks. Glad to hear you are on the mend, all the best and stay well.
At first i was going to say that you had a panic attack, i had one once, although it had the outward symptoms of a heart attack, i didn't get the pain you mentions, certainly not one that lasted a couple of days.
about 40 years ago i was rushed into hospital for high blood pressure, i couldn't wish for better care, they let you know exactly what was happening and what they were going to do, although i was vulnerable, i felt that i could totally trust them, i was in hospital for about a week, in that time because it was a teaching hospital i was asked if it was ok to bring students around, when you have high blood pressure the vessels in your eyes erupt into mushroom like structures, mine were very prominent, i told the doctor he could bring as many as he liked as they need to learn. as i got better but still needed to be observed, i wheeled the tea trolley around the ward in the evening, had a lot of fun with the nurses, one night i was up late watching tv, when i went back to my bed the nurses had 'apple pie'd ' the bed.
I've had several hospital visits since then, and although the pressure is higher, there is no real difference in the amount of care the staff give to you, they still like a bit of a laugh, so i try to brighten their day when i can.
The NHS is overstretched, and it's not helped by people with non important issues, just because a woman thinks their confidence is affected by their looks etc, doesn't mean the NHS should pay for what i consider non essential surgery, while some patients wait in the corridors for a hip operation and the like.
Or people coming to this country to get free help.
As you mentioned in the video, we pay a little each month in national insurance to keep this great institution alive.
+Sparky Projects Totally agree Sparky, The UK would be a a considerably darker place without the NHS - its the best thing since sliced bread.
OMG! Thank goodness you are ok Rick, it must have been a scary experience to have gone through that, but we are sooooooooo happy to hear that you are ok and it was nothing serious, Sending a MASSIVE hug right over to you from across the pond Rick :-) its so wonderful to hear good things about the NHS they do an incredible job, here in Ireland you have to pay over 50 euros just to walk through the Doctors waiting room and its so expensive to have simple things like check ups and blood tests, there is a medical card system for people on low wages that helps you to get some discounts off but its very hard to get one now, thank you so much for sharing with us Rick and we are so relieved that everything is well with you, and yes get that' how to make a bed' vid made as me and Sean are moving house back to Birmingham this year and as most rental properties are unfurnished we will need a bed haha ! :-) Sending you heaps of love and tons of happiness from right across the Emerald Isle for a WONDERFUL Wednesday ahead XXXXXXX
+Desert Plants of Avalon Thanks Lyn :o) Bless you :o)
Thank God you are all right.
Hi Rick.
don't frighten me like that. 😊
I saw your video and the words heart attack and I was gob smacked. 😮 anyway Happy to see you up and about again. I wasn't aware of your awful bad luck as I don't do FB. I'm so sorry you have been unwell but I really wish you well. take care Rick and get well soon.
best wishes and healing vibes to you
mike (derby )
PS. everything you said about our wonderful NHS is 100% true.
So pleased it was not the heart problem you thought it was- I hope this is not your new found project!
Hey Rick are you going to do some more camping videos as the seasons coming back by the way love your large tent
Get well very soon Rick
Nice to hear, that you're doing well :-)
Rick ,glad to see your on the mend ! Did they tell you what, if anything, brought on your chest spasm ?
I am glad to hear you are ok and were well looked after mate. The reason the poor folks in the frontline of the NHS are at breaking point is simply because they have too many customers. It's simple mathematics - there are now too many people in the UK for the public services to scope with efficiently, and continue to deliver a world class service.
It is impossible to scale the NHS quickly enough in line with current net inward immigration numbers, irrespective of how many more tax dollars .gov chooses to retrospectively throw at the problem.
Population is growing without check and the situation will only continue to get worse, as any attempt at sensible conversation on immigration has effectively been nullified by the loony leftwingers.
It's cause we love you. No thanks needed, you're family :)
Wow, I some what new to your show but I'm so glad your ok! Your show's are great. More Telescopes!!. :)
I hope your OK now mate...
glad your ok rick
Uh oh, Rick mentioned something vaguely political in a video, I don't even want to see the flame war in the comments. Sorry to hear about the health scare, but glad to hear you're better now.
Get a massage!:) continue feeling better and healing!
Its really nice that you can praise them as they often get such a bad press.When I went in they saw to me almost immediately and mine turned out to be false alarm.Yet they were very good.
Hope your voting to leave the EU then Rick as its the only assurance of keeping and improving the nhs , glad your ok 👍🏻
When its a matter of life or death the NHS are fantastic, but its just not working for people with lesser problems. But like you say its not the fault of the staff on the ground.
The problem is many of the people running it, pushing paper all day are incompetent.
You have no idea how lucky you are to have that system. Here, the detractors dont care if people have healthcare or not. The world needs to be on your system.
Doctors are great, but Nurses and aides are the greatest people on earth
WOW Brother so happy that you are back up and at em, must have been so worrying but like a good aul trooper you shot a video clip from your bed, now thats what separates the real youtubers to those pretenders :-) Seriously though man we are so relieved you are getting back on top and know we are sending you an abundance of healing vibes from two aul hippies to one aul hippie :-)
BTW you look like in your 20's man you look so young have you got the fountain of youth in your garden :-) , and I completely agree with you about the NHS it really is a jewel in the crown and shame on the Tories to be chipping away at it. Sending Love for the journey ahead man, great vibe from you ♥
Thanks Sean, you're very kind, really appreciate it :-)
I am glad u feeling better, I will pray for you - we need green hospitals to make it sustainable and cut the bills and community hospital to involve the rest of the community - otherwise is overwhelming for the nurses and doctors
A huge hug from Italy :-)
"Boys and girls"...I love it! You're so cute, Rick!
Glad your doing well😊
I still think you need a nice relaxing hobby like an Allotment, (OK I admit it, I miss your allotment videos) good to see you are well and in good spirits.
Hope you fully recover soon Rick. For many years I have thought that we should scrap political parties and put in place the best person for that necessary government position. All the parties that have been in power have contributed to the demise of the NHS structure, eventually we are all going to have to take back control. (The incredible NHS belongs to the people) The whole political system wants scrapping. Anyway rant over, look forward to more videos. Thanks for your efforts, I enjoy your channel. Get well soon.
Cheers Mark, totally agree with you!
I had a heart attack and I now take edta powder - awesome for declogging arteries. - So glad you are doing better ---GOD Bless!
Glad you're ok :)
get well soon
They are Brilliant Rick,ive been there,tripple bypass in 2002 at the Golden Jubilee hospital in Glasgow,get well soon Ally
Really glad you are fine, Rick. I hope the pain and discomfort begins to subside.I totally agree about what a wonderful thing the NHS is. I think there are obviously going to be huge funding challenges in the decades to come what with a rising and rapidly aging population and with the increasing costs of medicine. I don't agree that the Tories will ever privatise the NHS in the strictest sense of the word, as it simply wouldn't be in their political interests to do so (more than anything else). Support for a national health service that is free and available at source is something that unites the vast majority of voters of all parties, and abolishing it would basically be political suicide, not to mention result in a long period out of office. But as for the increasing use of private contracts, I think this is likely to continue, as it was introduced by previous Labour governments under Blair and Brown and has continued under Cameron and this Tory administration. To put it bluntly, I don't really have much faith that any of the UK's major or minor parties will do a good job of running the NHS. If Miliband or Corbyn were in power now, I still think we'd be experiencing exactly the same problems. I can only see the problems getting worse in the years to come, mainly for the reasons outlined above. I hope I am wrong!Hope you feel back to normal very soon.
Your not a hippie, and your not weird either! LOL It's the heart, not the one pumping just fine in your chest, it's the heart that carries the soul, and the kindness, and good will, inside. Yes, we all have it, but some know it's there, and some don't. Some feel it, some don't. I do, and that is why you have meant so much to me. Your kind heart was there sharing your life with others, right when I needed something more, than I ever had in my life. You see, my soul had been crushed with the loss of my husband, and your kindness and smiles kept me going. You have a gift. It's real, and it touches others. It's that special spark that one feels when they have a connection. It's called Love, not between humans, but between the soul part of us. It's that silent moment when you know the one before you is there, and all is well. Those that are open to it, find it, and I for one, am so thrilled that you were there for me, and I pray that you stay the person you are, tears and all. Thank you for being my friend, and my heart always wishes you, love, joy, endurance, kindness, and blessings, all the days of your life. Bless, Sheila
+Sheila6325 Bless you Sheila, You're a diamond.
just a short note! Get on Himalayan Sea Salt and Sole' from that Sea salt. It will stop that heart problem. YOU need salt to live.
Be well !
hope you get better soon
Glad your good again. ;-)
Cheers Austin, :-)
The nhs staff are great even down to the green shirts? I spent 5 weeks in hospital when my bowl perforated due to the crohns!, just before it did perforate I was in so much pain there were around 7 doctors all standing around by bed!, the green shirts are the ones that take your blood pressure every so many hours, there great for a chat and always nice even down to the cleaners, can't fault the nhs, glad your ok rick and slow down with pumping iron or did it just happen lol it's always worse when you just pull your neck or something whilst ' tying your shoe lace' lol, well done nhs!!! Take care mate!
PS, Oh, glad you're feeling better.....
Glad to hear it was not a heart attack Rick ...perhaps you over oxygenated with your plants...😀