How many times do we hear we shouldn’t be stressed? Easier said than done. We live in a fast-paced world where everything we do seems to stress us out. Even the morning alarm puts us in a stressful state. What does all this stress do to our bodies? Where should I start? Let’s start with the hormone cortisol. In our primitive ancestor's time, if we were face to face with a … [Read more...] about What Does Chronic Stress Do to Us?
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The Beauty of Boundaries
Earlier this week, I began both occupational and physical therapy. I am so blessed to be home or housebound, which qualifies me to have therapists come to me. It's not a big deal to some. Still, without reliable transportation and terrible eyesight, I quickly qualified and now receive a lot of help at home and my appointments with my specialist via Zoom. Initially, I balked … [Read more...] about The Beauty of Boundaries
PSA Test & Why You Should Question It
Over the last four years, it has become abundantly clear that any consumer of medical advice really must do their own homework on issues that impact them. COVID made it crystal clear that getting a "second opinion" from a doctor does not qualify as doing your own research into your health. Doctors, medical systems and insurance companies all may be blindly biased and … [Read more...] about PSA Test & Why You Should Question It
Senior Freedom — No One Talks About It
The retirement years are time to have the time of your life; It is the time to give your life as much meaning and satisfaction as possible. At retirement age, it means having a future-oriented vision and a plan for keeping your FREEDOM. Many people don't think about freedom before they retire; it's the last thing they think about, but they should because it's critically … [Read more...] about Senior Freedom — No One Talks About It
Be an Empowered Patient
I recently changed my healthcare provider from a naturopath to a “mainstream” PPO medical provider. After a trip to a "regular" MD, I felt I knew more than she did about nutrition and how food affects the body. The one issue I can't hack is better sleep. I thought I'd discuss it with the doctor to see her suggestions. I made it clear medication was NOT going to be my … [Read more...] about Be an Empowered Patient
It Is A Spiritual Union
On Friday, August 23, 2024, Robert Fitzgerald Kennedy, Jr., endorsed Donald Trump for President of the United States, in a written statement. He will be joining forces with President Trump. Donald Trump has welcomed him to the team. He said that he left the Democrat Party because it had left the people it once supported, the working class and the poor. Those are the … [Read more...] about It Is A Spiritual Union
God Is Sifting Even Now —Wheat and Tares—Including In The Church
Thus speaks Christ our Lord to us: You call me Eternal, then do not seek me. / You call me Fair, then do not love me. / You call me Gracious, then do not trust me. / You call me Just, then do not fear me. / You call me Life, then do not choose me. / You call me Light, then do not see me. / You call me Lord, then do not respect me. / You call me Master, then do not obey me. / … [Read more...] about God Is Sifting Even Now —Wheat and Tares—Including In The Church
The Importance of Self-Care: Nurturing Your Well-being
In a world that never seems to stop, where we are constantly bombarded with responsibilities and expectations, the concept of self-care has become increasingly vital to our well-being. Self-care isn't just about pampering oneself or indulging in luxury; it's a holistic approach to maintaining and improving our physical, emotional, and mental well-being. It is the practice of … [Read more...] about The Importance of Self-Care: Nurturing Your Well-being
Be Kind To Those Who Are Hurting
While traveling the social media highway, I encountered many ideas, assumptions, and attitudes about older people, and few of them were positive. The other day, I was disheartened by disrespectful comments directed at an entertainer in his nineties. This remarkable individual stood on stage, microphone in hand, bravely singing the familiar lyrics to a song I've enjoyed for … [Read more...] about Be Kind To Those Who Are Hurting
The Way We Were
Remember when "Casual Friday" began? The actual date doesn't matter. What is important is that it started a downward spiral of all things beautiful and classy. That was when men shed the power and authority inherent in a tie and started slowly declining to feminization. Today, "well-dressed" men wear showy necklaces, earrings, and bracelets instead of a tie. That's the new soft … [Read more...] about The Way We Were