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IGNORING THE THREAT OF COVID-19

Lately, there has been increased exposure to and diagnosis of the coronavirus infections in many states. More people are getting sick. Hospital admission rates have gone up. In some areas, inpatient capacity problems may develop. People in long term care facilities, meatpacking plants, any indoor place where people tend to congregate close together, elderly individuals,Continue reading “IGNORING THE THREAT OF COVID-19”

SMILE FOR HEALTH AND VIGOR

It is amazing how life is so interwoven. Everything affects everything else. We are fascinated and inspired by this phenomenon. But we should not be surprised. Behold the underused and poorly appreciated smile. Most of our smiling happens spontaneously. At these times, they seem to materialize effortlessly. Try smiling right now. That takes a littleContinue reading “SMILE FOR HEALTH AND VIGOR”

LIFE’S SCARRING PROMOTES POOR HEALTH

When a body meets a body . . . there will be injury. Living tissue has a limited and consistent response to trauma. The inflammatory system kicks into high gear. This cellular reaction evolved to protect our species from infectious diseases. The inevitable onslaught of viral and microbial predators has always been the greatest naturalContinue reading “LIFE’S SCARRING PROMOTES POOR HEALTH”

THE RED HEIFER

The ritual of the red heifer occurs in the third book of the Torah, known as “Bamidbar”, or “Numbers.” It appears in chapter 19, verses 1-21. It refers to a process whereby someone who has been contaminated by exposure to a dead person may become purified. This contamination is of a spiritual nature. There isContinue reading “THE RED HEIFER”

TIRED TIMES TILT TOWARD TELL-TALE TOXICITY

What does that mean? Feeling tired is a common complaint. It is not the same thing as the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Fatigue is an overwhelming and oppressing force that weighs a person down. Chronic Fatigue intrudes on every aspect of a life. Somebody with this problem is unable to function. Being tired is a mildContinue reading “TIRED TIMES TILT TOWARD TELL-TALE TOXICITY”

THE LORD IS ONE

From the Torah, the “Shema” has become a fundamental statement of Jewish faith. It says: “Hear, O Israel, the Lord your God, the Lord is One.” Previously, I have discussed the meaning of the word ‘Hear” in this context. This word teaches some of what needs to be done to connect with God. What doesContinue reading “THE LORD IS ONE”

AGING, ILLNESS, AND COVID-19

It is widely publicized that people over 60 years of age are more susceptible to serious illness from the coronavirus which is causing the current pandemic. Associated illnesses increase the risk of morbidity and mortality in elderly people who become infected with COVID-19. What is the problem that makes the demographic of the elderly moreContinue reading “AGING, ILLNESS, AND COVID-19”

IT’S TICK TIME NOW IN THE CITY AND THE COUNTRY

Spring and summer are fun times to get out in nature. This is especially true for those who have been hibernating from the cold of winter. This year getting out becomes an even greater joy as we escape from COVID-induced sheltering at home. There is peace and renewal in walking through a beautiful natural landscape.Continue reading “IT’S TICK TIME NOW IN THE CITY AND THE COUNTRY”

HEAR, O ISRAEL

The final book of the “The Five Books of Moses,” (the Torah) is titled Deuteronomy. The Hebrew name is Devarim. In Chapter 6: Verse 4, Moses tells the People of Israel the following: “Hear, O Israel, the Lord your God, the Lord is One.” This phrase is referred to by the Hebrew word for “hear.” Continue reading “HEAR, O ISRAEL”

SLEEPING WELL TO MAINTAIN HEALTH AND FIGHT ILLNESS — PART THREE

The following is the third and [so far] final blog on getting a good night’s sleep. Please refer back to parts one and two of this series. RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME (RLS) causes an urge to move your legs. Your legs become uncomfortable when you are lying down or sitting. Some people describe it as aContinue reading “SLEEPING WELL TO MAINTAIN HEALTH AND FIGHT ILLNESS — PART THREE”