You have probably seen CBD products in many stores. It is an industry that has exploded over the past five years or more. We need to be aware of where we buy these products and how to determine how they work. Some don’t work at all. In part this has a lot to do with […]
A 54 year-old man died recently from eating too much licorice. Hard to believe right? It is true. This was reported in The New England Journal of Medicine and on the news. The man was a construction worker from Massachusetts. He lost consciousness inside a fast-food restaurant and was taken to a hospital, where he […]
Finding hope these days is certainly difficult. Life has changed drastically for most of us. We can develop new interests and uplift our spirits in so many ways. Using visualization techniques and meditation can be extremely valuable. We need to have be open to concentrate so that our mind and body can adapt our focus. […]
Fear of falling (FoF) has a great impact on functioning and quality of life for older people. But its effects on gait and balance are largely unknown. Yet the connection exists. The quality of life as we age has a strong connection to our strength, or the lack thereof. Grip strength has been suggested to […]
Most people really get going on their fitness goals early in January. Then by March it is all over! What with all the upheaval our world is experiencing, it is no wonder most people are feeling lost. Years ago there was a book titled Who Stole My Cheese. It helped people understand where their goals […]
Hello: In my November newsletter I explained that I would be taking a break for December. I thought I would be having surgery to removed bone spurs in my shoulder. However, my MRI showed a torn rotator cuff. And this type of surgery is a long ordeal and can take up to a year to […]
In November our time falls back by an hour, yet I’m waking up an hour earlier! I teach a meditative drawing class and this week I was there 45 minutes earlier! I try to take a nap in the afternoon and can’t fall asleep! I’m hoping I will adjust soon. By January it seems like […]
A study of more than 300,000 people has found that exposure to outdoor air pollution is linked to decreased lung function and an increased risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD is a long-term condition to reduced lung function that causes inflammation in the lungs and a narrowing of the airways, making breathing […]
I only have one article this month. I am trying to get ready to start my “Art of Doodling for Adults” class. I will be leaving next week for a seminar on the benefits of the meditative effects while doing this type of drawing. My class begins on October 8th in my local area. See […]
While this new class will be of interest for those in my area, if there is enough interest I would consider setting up a web based educational class. The Art of Doodling for Adults begins on October 8 and goes through November 12, 2019. It will be held at the Buellton Parks and Recreation Department. […]
