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LONG COVID IS BACK

The syndrome of symptoms that follows an acute infection with COVID-19 has been recognized for over a year. Lately, this prolonged disability has been in the news once again because of increasing infections by COVID variants in the United States and around the world. The primary symptoms are overwhelming fatigue, cognitive disorders including memory loss,Continue reading “LONG COVID IS BACK”

A LOUD SHOFAR TO OVERCOME THE SENSES

Rosh Hashanah is the New Year of the Jewish calendar. It is about beginnings. We are reborn in our lives. We restart the effort of engaging with our spiritual natures. The Shofar, a musical instrument made from a ram’s horn (the hollow horns of several other animals are also used), produces a sound that shakesContinue reading “A LOUD SHOFAR TO OVERCOME THE SENSES”

RESIST COVID AND OTHER INFECTIONS BY STRENGTHENING THE ENTRY POINTS

COVID-19 and other respiratory infections gain access to the body via the mucosal membranes of the mouth, nose, and eyes. These tissues are the body’s first line of defense against infectious diseases. It takes work to maintain their integrity and to strengthen them. Blocking the virus’s access is why we cover these holes in ourContinue reading “RESIST COVID AND OTHER INFECTIONS BY STRENGTHENING THE ENTRY POINTS”

A MORTAL LIFE IS CONNECTED TO PLANET EARTH

All life on earth arises from the land and the seas. The materials from which every plant and animal is constructed were originally integrated as part of the environment. We are a mixture of the dust and the ocean. The Torah comments about the lands. Abraham is foretold of a Promised Land. Having been liberatedContinue reading “A MORTAL LIFE IS CONNECTED TO PLANET EARTH”

DUST IN THE BEDROOM? LOOK OUT

Most of the dust in our homes is shedded human skin. Mix this with other dirt in the air, and we have a recipe for allergic reactions. But dust exposure can also lower resistance to illness, interrupt sleep duration, and impair sleep quality. Chronic ailments may ensue. The consequences of dust in the bedroom mayContinue reading “DUST IN THE BEDROOM? LOOK OUT”

SNORING

(to: “Singin’ in the Rain”) I’m snoring while I sleep, It’s making my wife weep, This happens every time, When I’m through with counting sheep. _________________________________ There’s a gurgle in my throat, And a blockage in my nose, Yes, the kids can hear it, too, ‘Cause it’s shaking the whole house. ___________________________________ Hear the rumbleContinue reading “SNORING”

A LAND OF MILK AND HONEY

In the Bible, God described the Holy Land, the home promised to Abraham and his descendants, as “A Land of Milk and Honey.” This is certainly poetic, but a melodic characterization does not serve the spiritual purposes of the document. We are searching for meaning and symbolism here. Considering God repeatedly used this phrase toContinue reading “A LAND OF MILK AND HONEY”

THE SACRIFICE OF ISAAC

Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob are considered the forefathers of the Jewish People. Normally, when the term “forefathers” is used, it connotes genetic ancestors. But, in this instance, the true significance is that they were also the spiritual ancestors of the Jews. Many Jews are not descended from them, but follow their teachings and ideals. AbrahamContinue reading “THE SACRIFICE OF ISAAC”

STEADYING THE DIZZY BRAIN

The sensation of dizziness has several forms. Many complain of feeling like they are spinning around. This can be a momentary feeling, or it may be persistent for many seconds or longer. Perceiving that the room is moving can be an alternate manifestation of the same pathology. Imbalance is another frequently offered symptom. Lightheadedness mayContinue reading “STEADYING THE DIZZY BRAIN”

LOT, THE PILLAR OF SALT, AND REGRET

The Biblical story of the destruction of the Middle Eastern cities of Sodom and Gomorrah is well known. Divine fire consumed them as punishment for horrific attitudes and behavior by their populations. Lot, a relative of Abraham, and his family were spared this fate and told to leave without looking back. Lot’s wife did lookContinue reading “LOT, THE PILLAR OF SALT, AND REGRET”