Angus
@spideypsych.bsky.social
Retired francophile epicurean Psychiatrist Preacher with Long Covid enjoying fine wine, brewing craft beer, gardening, WW2 history, music, guitars and HIFI amongst other things!
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Angus
@spideypsych.bsky.social
· Dec 2
Immunological dysfunction and mast cell activation syndrome in long COVID
At least 65 million people around the world suffer from long COVID-19, with the majority of cases occurring in the productive age (36–50 years old). Individuals with long COVID-19 are confounded with ...
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
When I read this & other articles I started using antihistamines for my Long Covid symptoms. I chose Loratidine - an H1 blocker (anti hay-fever drug) & Famotidine- an H2 blocker (antacid). I felt dramatically improved in terms of reduced brain fog, fatigue, anxiety & irritability & food tolerance
In my grumpy rant against these fruit smoothie "beers" I asked myself why this? Well it's got a sweet fruit aroma with a lovely balance of sweet, tart & sour with a beery finish. Very lambic!
#bskybeer #brasserieÎledeRé
#bskybeer #brasserieÎledeRé
December 1, 2025 at 7:38 PM
In my grumpy rant against these fruit smoothie "beers" I asked myself why this? Well it's got a sweet fruit aroma with a lovely balance of sweet, tart & sour with a beery finish. Very lambic!
#bskybeer #brasserieÎledeRé
#bskybeer #brasserieÎledeRé
This is an abomination bastard child of carrottes rapées & mandarin juice. What it's not is a beer. I cant finish it as I'm literally choking on the fruit and veg in my glass. Down the sink & need a beer to wash it away....AND it's too salty! #bskybeer #beer #ProvocativeOpinion
November 30, 2025 at 5:11 PM
This is an abomination bastard child of carrottes rapées & mandarin juice. What it's not is a beer. I cant finish it as I'm literally choking on the fruit and veg in my glass. Down the sink & need a beer to wash it away....AND it's too salty! #bskybeer #beer #ProvocativeOpinion
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"Hi my name is Marcie, I am nearly 12 years old, I was diagnosed with Long Covid last year but I have been having symptoms since 2021"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9817...
#ChildHealth #LongCovidKids #LongCovid
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#ChildHealth #LongCovidKids #LongCovid
Marcie's Story | Long Covid & Me | Understanding Long Covid In Children And Young People
YouTube video by Long Covid Kids
www.youtube.com
November 23, 2025 at 8:39 PM
"Hi my name is Marcie, I am nearly 12 years old, I was diagnosed with Long Covid last year but I have been having symptoms since 2021"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9817...
#ChildHealth #LongCovidKids #LongCovid
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9817...
#ChildHealth #LongCovidKids #LongCovid
Dec 1941 USA brokers peace deal with Germany. France, Belgium, Netherlands, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Bulgaria & Baltic States learn German being renamed West Germany. Italy given North Africa.
6 mths later huge land war against USSR devastated Ukraine region.
#Alternativetimeline. #History
6 mths later huge land war against USSR devastated Ukraine region.
#Alternativetimeline. #History
November 22, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Dec 1941 USA brokers peace deal with Germany. France, Belgium, Netherlands, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Bulgaria & Baltic States learn German being renamed West Germany. Italy given North Africa.
6 mths later huge land war against USSR devastated Ukraine region.
#Alternativetimeline. #History
6 mths later huge land war against USSR devastated Ukraine region.
#Alternativetimeline. #History
IPA aged in 25yr old Armagnac casks. 8% ABV #BièresdeMontmorillon Malts Pilsen, Munich, wheat, & Caragold malts. Hops- Cascade, East Kent Goldings, & Strisselspalt.
Massive aroma of dried figs, dates, prunes, vanilla, nuts & spice.
Gorgeous rich Malt & barrel character.
#bskybeer
Massive aroma of dried figs, dates, prunes, vanilla, nuts & spice.
Gorgeous rich Malt & barrel character.
#bskybeer
November 22, 2025 at 5:42 PM
IPA aged in 25yr old Armagnac casks. 8% ABV #BièresdeMontmorillon Malts Pilsen, Munich, wheat, & Caragold malts. Hops- Cascade, East Kent Goldings, & Strisselspalt.
Massive aroma of dried figs, dates, prunes, vanilla, nuts & spice.
Gorgeous rich Malt & barrel character.
#bskybeer
Massive aroma of dried figs, dates, prunes, vanilla, nuts & spice.
Gorgeous rich Malt & barrel character.
#bskybeer
I bought this Montlouis Triple Zéro in 2013 with my Mum. Accidentally kept for far too long, on opening it was very slightly petillant (age + bottled at 3 atmospheres). The 2-3 yrs on lees has given it a lovely rich caramel dryness like a vintage Veuve so different from when young. Gorgeous mistake
November 22, 2025 at 9:49 AM
I bought this Montlouis Triple Zéro in 2013 with my Mum. Accidentally kept for far too long, on opening it was very slightly petillant (age + bottled at 3 atmospheres). The 2-3 yrs on lees has given it a lovely rich caramel dryness like a vintage Veuve so different from when young. Gorgeous mistake
You ain't seen nothin' yet....Kathleen Turner Overdrive is a raspberry gose beer from the Pomona Island Brew Co. with a 5% ABV. Light bodied light carbonation & loads of tarty raspberry flavour!
#bskybeer
#bskybeer
November 21, 2025 at 7:18 PM
You ain't seen nothin' yet....Kathleen Turner Overdrive is a raspberry gose beer from the Pomona Island Brew Co. with a 5% ABV. Light bodied light carbonation & loads of tarty raspberry flavour!
#bskybeer
#bskybeer
The news cycle as ever forces me to have a beer....in this case from the brilliant Brasserie de Ré on the Ile de Ré which gave me the best beers of 2025. A pale ale with some gorgeous accents of verveine & camomile and pronounced peppery nose. Perfect dry bitter finish. Genius!
#bskybeer
#bskybeer
November 20, 2025 at 5:38 PM
The news cycle as ever forces me to have a beer....in this case from the brilliant Brasserie de Ré on the Ile de Ré which gave me the best beers of 2025. A pale ale with some gorgeous accents of verveine & camomile and pronounced peppery nose. Perfect dry bitter finish. Genius!
#bskybeer
#bskybeer
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I attribute this success to Dan & Kevin Hageman, the writers, & the fans following us to @netflix.com for Season 2. Thank you for celebrating Prodigy ❤️☘️
Cheers to Prodigy's composer Nami Melumad for nominations in Outstanding Show Open & Outstanding Music Composition for Pixar's Dream Productions 🎉
Cheers to Prodigy's composer Nami Melumad for nominations in Outstanding Show Open & Outstanding Music Composition for Pixar's Dream Productions 🎉
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November 20, 2025 at 2:43 AM
I attribute this success to Dan & Kevin Hageman, the writers, & the fans following us to @netflix.com for Season 2. Thank you for celebrating Prodigy ❤️☘️
Cheers to Prodigy's composer Nami Melumad for nominations in Outstanding Show Open & Outstanding Music Composition for Pixar's Dream Productions 🎉
Cheers to Prodigy's composer Nami Melumad for nominations in Outstanding Show Open & Outstanding Music Composition for Pixar's Dream Productions 🎉
Brussels Beer Project is a fab little brewery in Brussels with a great taproom when you are sick of Abbey/Trappist beers. This is my go to Saison for that pepper and lemon hit!
#bskybeer
#bskybeer
November 17, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Brussels Beer Project is a fab little brewery in Brussels with a great taproom when you are sick of Abbey/Trappist beers. This is my go to Saison for that pepper and lemon hit!
#bskybeer
#bskybeer
Gorgeous soft juicy citrus pale ale (from #GlasshouseBeerCo) without that pithy bitterness that ruins so many beers. It slips down like a sumo wrestler on a water slide.
#bskybeer
#bskybeer
November 15, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Gorgeous soft juicy citrus pale ale (from #GlasshouseBeerCo) without that pithy bitterness that ruins so many beers. It slips down like a sumo wrestler on a water slide.
#bskybeer
#bskybeer
Mrs Bell asked for a Blackcurrant Cheesecake Gose- I brewed a Damson Gose without lactose or oats or indeed blackcurrants, just pale malt, wheat & some sea salt. Oh & the 2kg of damsons have added a nice tart sourness but not as much fruit as expected. She may have noticed the difference!
#bskybeer
#bskybeer
November 14, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Mrs Bell asked for a Blackcurrant Cheesecake Gose- I brewed a Damson Gose without lactose or oats or indeed blackcurrants, just pale malt, wheat & some sea salt. Oh & the 2kg of damsons have added a nice tart sourness but not as much fruit as expected. She may have noticed the difference!
#bskybeer
#bskybeer
Kept for years...oak cask fermented blueberry tripel from Mikkeller. The tart fruit has moderated and the funky lambic and woody notes bring a nice dry finish. More like wine than beer and so much more complex than several years ago. 9.5% abv
#bskybeer #Mikkeller
#bskybeer #Mikkeller
November 12, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Kept for years...oak cask fermented blueberry tripel from Mikkeller. The tart fruit has moderated and the funky lambic and woody notes bring a nice dry finish. More like wine than beer and so much more complex than several years ago. 9.5% abv
#bskybeer #Mikkeller
#bskybeer #Mikkeller
Mr Samir Zitouni - you are a lifesaver. I pray for your recovery.
Thank you for your brave service.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Thank you for your brave service.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Samir Zitouni named as train hero who saved lives during attack
The family of rail worker Samir Zitouni say they are
www.bbc.co.uk
November 4, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Mr Samir Zitouni - you are a lifesaver. I pray for your recovery.
Thank you for your brave service.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Thank you for your brave service.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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From my good friend Dr Asad Khan. Why do health and care professionals turn everyone taking infection control seriously into a neurotic? Why are there so many people labelled and self labelling as mentally ill?
November 3, 2025 at 3:07 PM
From my good friend Dr Asad Khan. Why do health and care professionals turn everyone taking infection control seriously into a neurotic? Why are there so many people labelled and self labelling as mentally ill?
A Gose from the Ile de Ré where they make a famous sea salt....which of course you can taste in this beer. Great little brewery on a lovely Island! Recommended for seafood and beer lovers as there is another great brewery on the Island.
#bskybeer
#bskybeer
November 2, 2025 at 5:54 PM
A Gose from the Ile de Ré where they make a famous sea salt....which of course you can taste in this beer. Great little brewery on a lovely Island! Recommended for seafood and beer lovers as there is another great brewery on the Island.
#bskybeer
#bskybeer
Just north east of Colmar in Alsace is this fab brewery taproom. Well worth a visit! www.sainte-cru.com
Gorgeous passion fruit flavours mild bitterness, brewed with Falconer's Flight, Simcoe, Mosaic, and Citra hops. #bskybeer
Gorgeous passion fruit flavours mild bitterness, brewed with Falconer's Flight, Simcoe, Mosaic, and Citra hops. #bskybeer
November 2, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Just north east of Colmar in Alsace is this fab brewery taproom. Well worth a visit! www.sainte-cru.com
Gorgeous passion fruit flavours mild bitterness, brewed with Falconer's Flight, Simcoe, Mosaic, and Citra hops. #bskybeer
Gorgeous passion fruit flavours mild bitterness, brewed with Falconer's Flight, Simcoe, Mosaic, and Citra hops. #bskybeer
If we are serious about Public Health then howabout good old fashioned attention to prevention by environmental interventions? Clean filtered air in crowded public spaces. Then a vaccination programme for the working population regarding Influenza & #Covid.
#LongCovid #Influenza
It's not complicated
#LongCovid #Influenza
It's not complicated
UK ‘to lose 600,000 workers to illness without better health support at work’
Exclusive: Royal Society of Public Health says ‘fundamental shift’ needed in how firms help those with health conditions
www.theguardian.com
November 2, 2025 at 3:41 PM
If we are serious about Public Health then howabout good old fashioned attention to prevention by environmental interventions? Clean filtered air in crowded public spaces. Then a vaccination programme for the working population regarding Influenza & #Covid.
#LongCovid #Influenza
It's not complicated
#LongCovid #Influenza
It's not complicated
Merry Samhain...this hallows eve!
A Gordon Scotch Ale in matching Thistle glass! Hilarious given its a Belgian beer! #bskybeer #Halloween
A Gordon Scotch Ale in matching Thistle glass! Hilarious given its a Belgian beer! #bskybeer #Halloween
October 31, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Merry Samhain...this hallows eve!
A Gordon Scotch Ale in matching Thistle glass! Hilarious given its a Belgian beer! #bskybeer #Halloween
A Gordon Scotch Ale in matching Thistle glass! Hilarious given its a Belgian beer! #bskybeer #Halloween
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Remember all those minimising assurances that #COVID was really just like #Flu?
Turns out they weren't entirely wrong. Except, there's no such thing as "just flu", & as it turns out, flu is a lot like COVID.
So actually, always really serious & best avoided.
And also preventable -
Turns out they weren't entirely wrong. Except, there's no such thing as "just flu", & as it turns out, flu is a lot like COVID.
So actually, always really serious & best avoided.
And also preventable -
As I’ve explained: one of the best ways to protect your heart health is to keep up with your Covid and flu vaccinations. Don’t listen to antivaccine activists they don’t care about you or your family www.nytimes.com/2025/10/29/w...
Covid and Flu Can Triple Your Risk of Heart Attack
www.nytimes.com
October 30, 2025 at 5:33 PM