I am glad to be alive. It’s normal to take this for granted, but it’s wonderful to really feel it. Yes, life is complicated, life can be hard, and there are few easy answers. Loss is inevitable. I had a rough year. But it’s good to be alive – very good. And it certainly beats the alternative, if … [Read more...] about Gratitude vs. Cynicism, Sappy vs. Sophisticated: Who Wins?
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The Best Medicine
I love to laugh -- who doesn't? And I really love the way I feel after a good long hearty laugh; there's a special sense of well-being that lingers after laughter. The other night I fell asleep still giggling after watching a comedy video; what a weird way to fall asleep, I said to myself, chuckling … [Read more...] about The Best Medicine
BHRT on Oprah – Suzanne Somers Explains Menopause Relief
Dozens of women joined in the audience and on webcams for part two of the BHRT debate on "The Oprah Winfrey Show." Suzanne Somers, a long-time advocate for bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), shared her story with the "Oprah" audience. Robin McGraw, Dr. Phil’s wife and a BHRT patient, … [Read more...] about BHRT on Oprah – Suzanne Somers Explains Menopause Relief
Vitamin C for Chlorine Removal
If you are chlorine-sensitive, or if you don't like to smell like the pool or hot tub for hours afterwards, then this note is for you. I just learned that the #1 most effective chlorine neutralizer is also the #1 cheapest, the #1 most readily available, and the #1 all-around healthiest. Other fans … [Read more...] about Vitamin C for Chlorine Removal
Chocolate – Food of the Gods?
CHOCOLATE CONTAINS THEOBROMINE, which means "food of the gods." Dr. McKay feels this name is appropriate, due to the mood-improving and metabolism-enhancing effects of good dark chocolate. She recommends only the darkest of chocolate, 72% or higher, due to the destructive roller-coaster ride … [Read more...] about Chocolate – Food of the Gods?