SLEEPING WELL TO MAINTAIN HEALTH AND FIGHT ILLNESS — PART ONE

Sleep is rejuvenating.  When we sleep well, we have more energy.  Our health is also better.  For many, having a good nightly experience is an elusive goal. Patterns are the nature of life.  Both structural and functional similarities pervade all that we observe.  Human physiology and biochemistry are established patterns.  How we live our livesContinue reading “SLEEPING WELL TO MAINTAIN HEALTH AND FIGHT ILLNESS — PART ONE”

FUNGUS IN ILLNESS and COVID-19

Fungus organisms are pervasive in our bodies and the environment.  Yeast and mold are different types of fungus.  These organisms grow extensively in the ground.  They appear on clothing, buildings, materials, and foods.             Relevant to human health, various forms of yeast are part of the normal microflora that inhabits and surrounds our bodies.  SomeContinue reading “FUNGUS IN ILLNESS and COVID-19”

REVERSING A SEDENTARY LIFESTYLE

Good circulation is important for good health.  Blood flow is improved by exercise.  Even without the suggested and mandated limitations of COVID-19 mitigation, many people do not get enough exercise.              There are many things we can do to improve our vascular function and, thus, make ourselves healthier.  The benefits include not only enhanced vitalityContinue reading “REVERSING A SEDENTARY LIFESTYLE”

STRETCH FOR OPTIMAL HEALTH

Life is about energy.  Cellular function depends on adequate energy.  We eat and breathe to obtain energy.  Everything we do expends energy.  It is easy to be inefficient and wasteful in our energy acquisition and usage.             Stretching conserves energy.  This activity is a major determinant of well-being, vitality, prevention, and avoidance of discomfort.  ItContinue reading “STRETCH FOR OPTIMAL HEALTH”