Zenobia Carfson
You Cannot Downsize A Heart
We use many buzz words in our society. We enjoy them because they ease us into a new way of thinking and make us feel smart and up-to-date when we say them. Some modern words for uncomfortable occasions sound bright and cheerful, but many carry with them a deeper and more dreadful meaning for some. Take the word "downsize" that can be traced to the year 1975. The definition originally meant to "make something smaller" and has been used by companies or corporations and almost always means a reduction in the number of employees. That meaning has only been around since about … Read more
Pat Garner
What Does “Age Appropriate” Really Mean?
As we age, I hear the term age appropriate when it comes to just about anything! I hear it relating to fashion, hair and makeup, music preferences, how we should eat, how we should live, and the list goes on. My question is are we standing in judgment when we see someone wear an item of clothing meant to be worn by someone younger? Is age appropriate a phrase we place upon ourselves as a limiting belief that we can’t do something? Is there a section in Macy’s called Age Appropriate? If there is, I haven’t seen it, have you? I’ll still browse through the junior clothes and just size up since … Read more
Joyce L. Shafer
How Can I Identify My Life Purpose, True Goals, Or Bucket List?
Is there really one question or method that can help you answer each or all three of these questions? Let’s find out. First, a few thoughts about each. And, I’m going to approach this in a way that’s somewhat different than anticipated. Life Purpose This one gets a lot of play. I think it’s because many of us feel if we know without doubt what our purpose is, we can (we believe) demonstrate to ourselves and others that we actually have a reason to be. I don’t know if results would be the same today, but about three-plus decades back, someone surveyed employees and employers to … Read more
Barbara Morris
Food Supplements Are Dangerous?
If there is one thing the traditional medical profession and pharmaceutical industry generally do not like it's SUPPLEMENTS. Here are three of their "important" reasons why they don't: If you eat a good diet you don't need to take supplements. Just about everyone knows the typical American diet is loaded with saturated fats, sugar, dyes, refined carbohydrates and chemicals. Should you ask your doctor about a "good diet"? He's had very little nutrition training in med school and probably eats the same (or worse) diet as most. (Read Doctors need more nutrition education and Despite growing … Read more
Good Stuff To Know October 2019
Sedentary lifestyle for 20 years linked to doubled early mortality risk compared to being active Two decades of a sedentary lifestyle is associated with a two times risk of premature death compared to being physically active, according to recent study results. Eating nuts linked with lower risk of fatal heart attack and stroke Eating nuts at least twice a week is associated with a 17% lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease. Aspirin should not be recommended for healthy people over 70 Low-dose aspirin does not prolong disability-free survival of healthy people over 70, … Read more
