Do you wear shoes with shoelaces? Are you tired of them untying themselves? Is it a big hassle to untie a secure double knot? Well, then, tie your shoelaces like this: Easy, huh? When you travel, bring along a few plastic bags that seal. They come in handy. Also, take a larger plastic bag toContinue reading “THINGS THAT MAKE LIFE EASIER AND HEALTHIER – Part 7”
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THINGS THAT MAKE LIFE EASIER AND HEALTHIER — Part 6
Snack foods for health: steamed broccoli, baked chips, pretzels, rice cakes, a little jam on bread instead of butter or margarine, Make a shopping list before you go to the grocery store. Plan this field trip. always go food shopping after you’ve eaten, so hunger doesn’t dictate what you buy. Don’t buy anything impulsively. Don’tContinue reading “THINGS THAT MAKE LIFE EASIER AND HEALTHIER — Part 6”
ROSH HASHANAH AND PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY
Parashat Nitzavim begins with a call for ALL the Jewish people to stand together. The men, the women, and the children are all to be a community. We thrive in our community. Our community supports us and we work with others for the betterment of all. We derive many benefits, including education, spiritual strength,Continue reading “ROSH HASHANAH AND PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY”
THINGS THAT MAKE LIFE EASIER AND HEALTHIER – Part 5
If your electronic device (TV, radio, light fixture, etc.) has manual controls, use them. Yes, get up and change the channel, adjust the volume, increase the lumens. It’s an opportunity to move around. The remote control robs you of these options and their health benefits. Use small plates and bowls when you have your meals.Continue reading “THINGS THAT MAKE LIFE EASIER AND HEALTHIER – Part 5”
THINGS THAT MAKE LIFE EASIER AND HEALTHIER – PART 4
It’s fun relaxing in a comfortable reclining easy chair. If you do decide to buy one, resist those that are electrical and do all the work for you. It may seem insignificant, but even that little extra effort is worth it. After all, you are going to be reclining. So, require yourself to use aContinue reading “THINGS THAT MAKE LIFE EASIER AND HEALTHIER – PART 4”
THE PROBLEM WITH INFLAMMATION
The greatest natural threat to the survival of the human race is infectious disease. Pathogenic microorganisms have killed more people than the sum mortality of all wars. To combat this threat, our bodies developed systems to destroy, inactivate, and block the transmission of these invaders. These defenses include the skin barrier, immune deterrence, and inflammatoryContinue reading “THE PROBLEM WITH INFLAMMATION”
THINGS THAT MAKE LIFE EASIER AND HEALTHIER – PART 3
Do you smoke cigarettes? You know it’s bad for your health. Maybe you should stop, but it isn’t so easy. Smoking helps you relax. Maybe it keeps you focused. Cigarettes help you keep the weight off. You might be addicted to nicotine. There are many reasons that keep people from stopping this habit. If youContinue reading “THINGS THAT MAKE LIFE EASIER AND HEALTHIER – PART 3”
WAITING FOR THE ALARM? MAKE SURE THE DAY FEELS GOOD
Do you set your bedside alarm clock 5-10 minutes before you must get going in the morning? If you don’t, you should. That time can be used to reduce stiffness, waken your circulation, and put you in touch with your body. What a great idea! Institute a simple program to heal yourself and prevent someContinue reading “WAITING FOR THE ALARM? MAKE SURE THE DAY FEELS GOOD”
STRETCH YOUR NECK
The neck is one of the most important areas to stretch. Neck tightness is very common because it is not moved much by normal daily activity. Avoiding stiff muscles, tendons, and ligaments between the shoulders and the head helps prevent headache, injury, and arthritis. Cervical vertebral stenosis can also be minimized. Furthermore, toning and conditioningContinue reading “STRETCH YOUR NECK”
THINGS THAT MAKE LIFE EASIER AND HEALTHIER – PART 2
Remember or relearn the multiplication tables. Get in the habit of adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing in your head instead of depending on your phone’s calculator. Use the calculator to check your work before paying a bill, just to be sure. The activity strengthens mental capacity and slows mental deterioration. Practice memorizing passwords. Putting passwordsContinue reading “THINGS THAT MAKE LIFE EASIER AND HEALTHIER – PART 2”
Health and Spirit by Dr. Jack Zoldan 