One thing I see day in and day out is that each person knows their body better than anyone, even their doctor. Yet they will tell me they have a diagnosis, are receiving treatment for the diagnosis, and still feel that their body is not "right". We need to realize that our doctor is our advisor, not an infallible clinical textbook and I am sure they would be relieved if we stopped seeing them this way as well.
Read MoreWhat I find myself missing is the silence and the time outs that were an inherent part of my earlier life; my life before cell phones, e-mails, texts, twitters, and the general oppressive and compulsive nature of technology. After I came back from a vacation, I found myself not answering my cell phone, not returning messages, not turning on my computer and generally craving being outdoors and unplugged. And an interesting thing happened.
Read MoreMy friend Gargi is a world class yoga master and she has spent long hours trying to teach me Kapalwhatchamacallit. Actually it’s called Kapalbathi and it is an ancient and amazing form of breathing. Honestly, there is not a single condition, symptom or disease that will not improve with this type of breathing.
Read MoreLoneliness affects people's health. Don't doubt it for a minute. Up until this generation, older people were always kept at home where there was a sense of belonging. Where they were surrounded by their favorite things, ate the healthiest of foods, and were supported daily with love and devotion. And now?
Read MoreThere are so many things you feel you should know, tricks that stores do to sell you things, research to be sure you're walking out with the best deal, and not to mention the fact that you want to eat healthy! It's not so easy these days to know what to buy, when to buy it, where to find it or to have the time to get everything you need before the sun goes down.
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