Human beings are committed to making life as easy as possible. It’s a logical thing to strive for, but has come at a hefty price. The human body is designed to lift, bend, and twist, and thrives when in an environment requiring physical effort. And the hard work humans benefit from are not limited to…
Last week, the title of my article (blog) was You Do Your Thing… I’ll Do Mine. I was basically suggesting not imposing your will upon others to adapt to the beliefs you have. In turn, those others should do the same. It would reduce the tension, anger, and violence. You may think what someone else is…
These are turbulent times! The divisiveness is so palpable, and with it comes anger, hostility, frustration, and violence. I’m guessing humans have disagreed since the beginning of time, so having opposing viewpoints should not be surprising to anyone. What has surprised me more and more lately is the desire people have to impose their views…
Healthy living is often broken down into pieces. You read and hear of different fad diets, trendy exercises, and the next “new” idea. You can read a whole book on a particular way of eating, a specific workout, or some other specific thing aimed at leading you to optimal health. Many of these ideas and…
We often refer to people as being sick or being well. The truth is that there is a large spectrum between those two qualifiers. Doctors often define sickness and health by the results of a physical exam and bloodwork. They often minimize the role of diet and exercise. What about all of the other factors…
Like me, you likely find that you have more and more tasks to do, but the amount of time you have to do them stays the same. I have worked very hard at being able to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining the belief that I could get more done in less time. For a…
Unfortunately, information surrounding the coronavirus is getting more confusing, not less. There is still so much misinformation, uncertainty, and people speaking as if they know so much, but don’t. While the unknowns can be unnerving and scary, what we do know should put most people at ease. If you could respond to that statement, you…
Most people are interested in their health. This statement requires some clarification. I think it’s safe to say that a majority of Americans place very little emphasis on true optimization of their bodies, but do have interest in avoiding pain and being able to get through the day. I believe a large percentage of our…
When people get sick, they want to get back to feeling good again. When people have troubles in their relationships, they want to repair it so things can be like they used to be. And when people run into financial difficulties, they just want to be able to pay their bills. Essentially, when things get…
While talking with a friend recently, our high school years came up. There was a point in the conversation when he shook his head as you could see him reminiscing and said that those were the best four years of his life. What??? Did he just say that high school was the BEST four years…