1. Habit I’m working on… I like to keep things pretty clean, but it seems like it takes a lot of work. I realized it is because I don’t put stuff back after I use it. Things pile up… in my bedroom, on the counters, on my garage workbench, and in my truck… then I…
1. Great way to get better, longer-term results… Not sure why you aren’t getting the results you want in your life? Trying to figure out what you need to do to get what you want in life? What you do is important, but WHY you are doing it is more important. It’s the why behind…
1. Why exercise… Most people think of exercise in terms of burning calories, losing weight, and producing endorphins (chemicals that help relieve pain and stress). I mentioned it in a recent blog post, but there is a chemical called brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) that acts like Miracle-Gro for the brain. It helps neurons in the…
1. Word I love… I love the word congruent. Wellness, happiness, and true success will all involve congruence. Congruent is defined as “in agreement or harmony.” The big things in your life have to be in harmony. What you say should be congruent with what you do… the work you do should be congruent with…
1. My favorite candy bar… The wellness lifestyle includes snacks and sweets. Yeeehaaaa! The key is choosing snacks and sweets that use high quality ingredients, avoid artificial junk, and contain healthful nutrients. So… I want to share my favorite chocolate candy bar with you… Hu Chocolate Bar. The Hu is short for “human,” and their…
1. Can you help me…? Fifteen years ago, I started writing weekly wellness articles in three local papers. My goal was simple… to help shape the community’s philosophy on health and wellness and help provide the readers with solid, useful information that they could use to improve the quality of their lives and the lives…
1. Recent event… I hate running, I am not a great swimmer, and I have not biked much, so a triathlon would seem like an unlikely endeavor for me to sign up for. Fortunately, there are shortened versions of athletic events like these. That’s why every year I do the Cleveland Triathlon. There is the…
1. Question to ponder… “Are you pointing out the window… or pointing in the mirror?” I can’t give credit for this quote, as I cannot remember where I heard it earlier this week. But, as humans, we love to point fingers and blame other people and our circumstances for our shortcomings. It is easy to…
1. Cartoon I love… Here is a cartoon that we hang up in our office from time to time, and it always gets a laugh. It is funny, but also sad… as it is so true. I seldom see a new patient who isn’t taking at least one medication regularly, and most take multiple medications.…
1. Documentary worth watching… Joseph Campbell was a professor of literature and author, who was well known for his work with comparative mythology. The documentary, Finding Joe, delves into how a hidden pattern that shows up in every story, which he called “the hero’s journey,” is “relevant and essential in today’s world.” Joseph Campbell was…