ONE MORE REASON DOCTORS MAKE ME CRAZY The hypnotic drug, otherwise known as the little sleeping pill we call Ambien, has been making the news lately, though not as much as it probably should be. We have all heard stories of people who have eaten, cooked (as with fire) and even driven under the influence of Ambien, without remembering that these things happen. It might be … [Read more...] about Mother’s (and Father’s) Little Helper? Maybe Not.
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Seeing Red
THE HEART IS THE MATTER February is not only the month we celebrate love, with lots of hearts and flowers, but also celebrate the heart, itself. February is heart health awareness month, and all over TV and around our own communities, we see people dressed in red to help bring attention to this important health issue. With all the talk about the BIG C, I wonder how many of … [Read more...] about Seeing Red
Sleepy Time
EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN The past few nights I have revisited a pre-bedtime routine that I have turned to now again through my entire adult life. A dropper-full of valerian root and a cup of Sleepy Time herbal tea. The taste and smell of the root is very strong, so I wait until my tea is ready and I pour the dropper-ful into a tablespoon of tea and drink it quickly … [Read more...] about Sleepy Time
Abracadabra
MAGICAL BEANS AND OTHER (THINGS THAT GROW IN THE) DIRT! I admit it. I love when I open up a mainstream fitness magazine like Men's Health and find that most of the articles on the "Nutrition Bulletin" page are about eating more non-animal foods, and of course I have to share... 1) The Magic of Beans...According to a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, … [Read more...] about Abracadabra
Sunshine on My Shoulder
FOR STRONGER MUSCLES, LET THE SUN SHINE! Attention: Muscles aren't made exclusively at the gym and getting some sunshine on your body may do much more than just give you a little glow. Sunlight is strong and it may be the secret to big muscle! (And also to better balance!) Studies show that people with higher blood levels of vitamin D tend to have stronger upper and lower … [Read more...] about Sunshine on My Shoulder