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Most of us, in our second-50 years, remember a time (not necessarily fondly) when winking at someone was considered harmless and cute. It’s still often cute depending on the context, but just as likely could get one in trouble or simply seem creepy. Discretion is advised, and little gray cells should be activated before the … Read more
Last year I took on a writing “project” about conventional medications for Blood Pressure (B/P). Ah, truthfully, I started out with a dual goal (didn’t complete it) – to cover conventional medicines and alternate remedies. I found it overwhelming, although a good reference for myself as well. If you found the B/P medication primer onerous … Read more
You might image that late-night comedy has benefits, reducing stress. Or late-night reading to bring on sleep, but late-night cottage cheese? Really? Let’s get the controversy out of the way first. Professional health advocates (western and eastern) generally say don’t eat 3 hours before bedtime – full stop. Additionally, some nutritionists and vegans avoid all … Read more
Note: Fun stuff at the bottom. Do you remember the TV commercials many years back in which dog owners and their furry friends looked eerily alike? I don’t recall the product, a typical dismay of advertisers, but sure remember the buddy-pairs. Did the owners unconsciously pick pets that resembled themselves? Or did it happen by … Read more
You say Potāto, I say Potǎto; You say Tomāto, I say Tomǎto, Tinnītus, Tinnĭtus, Ringing, Zinging, let’s turn the buzzing off. Fads, fakes, future hope and more – there are sound points to consider. You might be surprised to learn how many people experience tinnitus, or “ringing in the ears.” It is estimated that 10-15% … Read more
Several friends I know will quickly pronounce the warning “oh no …woo-woo stuff” when words like spiritual, mediation, or ‘mindfulness’ pop up. Interestingly, it isn’t that they don’t share some of the beliefs; and partly, they’re joking. Still, I think they simply don’t want to ‘get into it all’ (an explanation I’ve heard) or to … Read more