4 Healthy Habits We Love to Hate
By James LeGrand -
Living a healthy lifestyle is often not as hard as we make it out to be. We all know what to do, but just can’t seem to bring ourselves to do it consistently. Instead of engaging in the activities that will ensure our health, which ensures our quality of life, we prefer [...]
A Friend Indeed
By Kerri Zane
Every so often I receive one of those emails that are passed from woman to woman about the importance of girlfriends. They are so poetic and poignant. I love them. I know there is a long routing list of which I am one of dozens, but I like being included. Friends are such [...]
Your Body – a Lamborghini or a clunker?
By Irene Conlan -
I apologize for not posting on Saturday. I learned first hand how poorly I function when I don’t feel well. I had a cold or the flu – it doesn’t matter which – fever and the whole nine yards. It was the first time I can remember in years of going back [...]
Why your New Year’s resolutions fail – up till now.
By Sarah J. Bird -
If you’ve been blighted by broken resolutions in the past, it needn’t be like that in the future.
As January 1st hurtles towards us, thoughts inevitably turn towards those New Year resolutions that will see us give up smoking, lose weight, learn a new language, cut down on drink and a whole [...]
How Much Do You Value Your Health?
By Carolyn Hansen –
Studies have shown that ‘exercise deficiency syndrome’ is the biggest health risk we face once we get past 30 years and as the years start to accumulate. Thanks to modern technology and mechanization most of us can totally avoid any physical ‘work’ in the course of our day. Nothing we do [...]
Health and the Addict – Alcoholic and Opiate Treatment Patients
By Jerry Wright -
Health for the addicted person is many times considered a liability. Whether your concern is health for an opiate addiction, alcohol addiction, methadone addiction or some other addiction, your health should be considered an asset in steps toward recovery. Your health should be your greatest asset. If you are a drug abuser [...]
Health and Happiness – Self Test
By Dianne Wandruff Hansen –
First of all, examine yourself outwardly.
Look at your fingernails. Are they glossy? Do they appear nice and strong? How about your hair? It should be shiny and full of body. Now look at your tongue. Does it have a white coating on it or is it pink? Next your eyes: [...]
Feeling Better
By Jack Wilson –
Most of us have aches and pains, physical and emotional and would like to feel better. Here are some thoughts about achieving that goal.
Eat well, sleep well, exercise. Easy enough to say and utterly necessary for anyone who wants to feel better. Not always easy to do. Exercise is hard for [...]
Yoga For Beginners
By Darvin J. Hooey –
My article “Yoga For Beginners” is drafted to people like yourself who are interested in yoga, but not sure as to how to get started. I will take you by the hand and guide you through: 1) How yoga is defined, 2) Identifying the most best style for you, 3) [...]
Anger and Your Health: How Your Outlook Influences Health and Your Ability to Control Anger
By Dr. Tony Fiore –
The situation: Jane and Anthony have differing ways of viewing the world. Jane is a pessimist (the glass is half-empty), while Anthony is an optimist (the glass is half-full). These outlooks influence how they experience similar situations.
Scene 1: Job loss. Jane is devastated, convincing herself that she is all washed [...]
