BLESSINGS AND CURSES

In the fifth book of the Torah, Deuteronomy, in Parasha Ki Tavo, Moses declares to his people that they must follow God. If they do, they will be blessed. If they do not, they will be cursed. It begins with 12 verses of the Levite tribe issuing curses. This is followed by ten and aContinue reading “BLESSINGS AND CURSES”

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”

ABDOMINAL MUSCLE STRENGTH AND GOOD HEALTH

The abdominal skeletal muscles extend from the lower edge of the anterior rib cage to the upper reaches of the frontal pelvic bones.  They overlie each other in layers.  Their effectiveness is augmented further by the crisscrossing orientation at the different levels.  Lateral extension covers the sides.  These fibers provide many services to enhance ourContinue reading “ABDOMINAL MUSCLE STRENGTH AND GOOD HEALTH”

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”

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”