Guest Ros Posted February 28, 2005 Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 The Mail On Sunday, a British newspaper published a book review of "The Last Days Of Henry VIII" by Robert Hutchinson. The review had the headline "Why Henry VIII had to have 6 wives...(It wasn't his fault, it was his hormones)", alongside a painting of him, with the big torso and skinny legs in tights! So I wasn't in too much doubt what it was going to say! The article says that the book cites the transformation from athletic, to obese, that he was a tyrant (psychotic), depression, ulcers, swollen neck and face, hump, and insomnia. And he only had three mistresses, so a definite sign of a low sex drive compared to other kings! If anyone wants to read the article then I can scan it and email it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 2000 Posts radtravler Posted February 28, 2005 Over 2000 Posts Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 I would love to read it. Thanks, Denise Radtravler@aol.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member of the 1000 Post Club ChatiCat Posted February 28, 2005 Member of the 1000 Post Club Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 I would like to read the article too! CLGifford@aol.com Thanks, Cathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member of the 1000 Post Club cheryl f Posted February 28, 2005 Member of the 1000 Post Club Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 That's interesting...please send me a copy too....cfarrar2@att.net thanks. Cheryl F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleopatra Posted February 28, 2005 Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 Ha! Can you just imagine what he would have done if he'd had dismissive physicians tending to his health? I'll bet if they told him he was just fat and lazy it would be "To the tower with them!" (or even let them share in Anne Boleyn's fate...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleopatra Posted February 28, 2005 Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 Oh yes, and isn't it just great that a person who has been dead for over 400 years can be (sort of) diagnosed - and people standing in front of leading endocrinologists today are all too often dismissed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 2000 Posts Lizr007 Posted February 28, 2005 Over 2000 Posts Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 Hi Ros At last a famous figure to promote our cause !!! I'd love to read it (lizr007@hotmail.com). I did hear a snippet about it on the radio this morning and was wondering where to find the data! Though where he found the energy to invade France is beyond me .... I can't walk to the dustbins and back! Let's hope everyone else doesn't assume we've all got syphilis! Thanks. Liz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ros Posted February 28, 2005 Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 I've sent on the scans - it should be under 1 MB. Let me know if you haven't received it. He probably spent a bit less physical effort invading France than you take to take out your bins Liz! The syphillis bit was probably the equivalent doctor's explain it all get out factor of the time rather than eating too much! Mind you I'm sure that some doctors today would appreciate another excuse... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member of the 1000 Post Club ChatiCat Posted March 1, 2005 Member of the 1000 Post Club Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 Ros, Thanks again for my copy! I was just thinking...... If you have been diagnosed with Cushing's perhaps you could contact the news paper publisher of the article. They may just want to interview you and it could get some publicity for Cushing's! Cathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherylr Posted March 1, 2005 Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 Hi Ros! I'd like a copy too! I remember hearing a bit about about Henry, but not the whole story. After you posted this I remember the paintings I've seen of him. You're right!! Fat, lazy and obese. Not enough exercise (even with the extra wifes and mistresses!! As far as invading France--he just had his generals do it. Did he ever go into battle in his later years?!! The only exercises he did was watching the guillotine fall. How interesting (and ridiculous) that the drs. of today can diagnose Henry with a hormonal disorder and completely discount what their patients of today are exhibiting. Love, Sheryl e-mail: csrupke@yahoo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member of the 1000 Post Club KathiK Posted March 1, 2005 Member of the 1000 Post Club Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 Sounds interesting! I'd like a copy as well! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ros Posted March 1, 2005 Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 Can't really contact the paper - I've not been diagnosed - yet - just a very long list of symptoms! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 2000 Posts Shauna Posted March 1, 2005 Over 2000 Posts Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 Ha! They'd probably dx him with Syndrome X. I'd love a copy too, please - shaunanelson@gmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherylr Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 Received the Henry VIII notes in my email today and thank you!! Lots of interesting ideas about hormonal problems (--read Cushings--)in this article.Am going to print it as the scan is quite small, but readable if I take my time!! Love, Sheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teri_H Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 I too would love a copy of the article! teri_hrebik@hotmail.com Imagine that! Teri_H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 2000 Posts ikho1967 Posted March 5, 2005 Over 2000 Posts Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 Wow... cool stuff... could I get a copy too please? ikho1967@msn.com. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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