There is increasing likelihood that the COVID-19 problem will be around for a long time. Eight or more months into this pandemic, the infectivity of the virus seems strong. Social distancing, mask wearing, hand washing, and symptom monitoring are effective in slowing the spread of the infection. The result has been to lessen the burdenContinue reading “THE ROUTINE FOR PREVENTING COVID-19 MELTDOWN”
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THE TEN MINUTE WORKOUT AND PREVENTING COVID
Making your body stronger and healthier will help you overcome being exposed to the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. If you are not working our regularly, instituting a regular exercise program will increase your resistance to many illnesses. You will reduce your susceptibility to any disease process. There are several aspects to a healthy dailyContinue reading “THE TEN MINUTE WORKOUT AND PREVENTING COVID”
PLANTAR FASCIITIS
The plantar fascia is the thick connective tissue on the bottom of the foot. Its function is to support the arch. It consists mostly of collagen, which is non-living tissue. This fascia attaches from the lower prominence of the heel bone to the first parts of the toe bones. In medical terms, this connective tissueContinue reading “PLANTAR FASCIITIS”
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”
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”
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”
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”
SLEEPING WELL TO MAINTAIN HEALTH AND FIGHT ILLNESS — PART TWO
I want to offer additional advice on getting a good night’s sleep. This is critical for good health, but a problem for many people. Please refer to PART ONE of my series on sleep for an introduction and initial comments. Limit food and drink for 3-4 hours before going to bed. Getting up to urinateContinue reading “SLEEPING WELL TO MAINTAIN HEALTH AND FIGHT ILLNESS — PART TWO”
Health and Spirit by Dr. Jack Zoldan 