Category: Health and Wellness

Three things a person should avoid once they are past 70 years old. P.S. I’m on the list

I’m being a bit lazy this week. Actually, that’s not true. I just seem to hit a wall on coming up with something that I felt you fine folks would pay even a hint of attention to. So, I’m cheating and republishing a post that I put out on Quora.com a few weeks ago.  It… Continue reading Three things a person should avoid once they are past 70 years old. P.S. I’m on the list

You May Be Ignoring Your Best COVID-19 Defense. Our “Leaders” Certainly Are!

I don’t get it. In all of the recommendations we are getting to avoid contracting COVID-19, have you ever heard one utterance suggesting consideration of “immune system competence?” You know, like, putting your body in the best position to ward it off naturally before it can get a foothold. I watch more Fox News and… Continue reading You May Be Ignoring Your Best COVID-19 Defense. Our “Leaders” Certainly Are!

The Okinawa Diet – and Living to 100

Some time ago – April 30, 2018 – I introduced readers to Dr. Michael Greger,  American physician, author, and professional speaker on public health issues. Dr. Greger is a clinical nutritionist.  I’ve been following him for several years by subscribing to his NutritionFacts.org blog. As a very vocal critic of our food industry and our… Continue reading The Okinawa Diet – and Living to 100

Don’t Let Yourself Become a Senior Citizen. There’s a Better Alternative.

There’s been a rush of questions on Quora.com lately about when someone becomes a “senior citizen.” Is it when you are 60? 70? 80? 90? I don’t like the moniker.  Or most monikers tagged to those of us beyond mid-life.  So I fired off an answer to one of the posted questions and decided I’d… Continue reading Don’t Let Yourself Become a Senior Citizen. There’s a Better Alternative.

The Ultimate Act of Ageism is Upon Us. Are You Prepared?

Image by Alexandra_Koch from Pixabay Covid, shmovid! It won’t touch me. You see, I can’t let it touch me because – well, I’m too freaking old! It’s a birthday month for me – number 78 in a few days.  It’s just a number but it drives me deeper into the “expendable” category that is subtly being hinted at… Continue reading The Ultimate Act of Ageism is Upon Us. Are You Prepared?

Enough of this “Life Purpose” thing! Can’t We Get Over It?

Do me a favor. Google “life purpose.” Go ahead – I’ll wait. Did you come up with the same number I did: 5,680,000. Is it really THAT important? Some would say it’s in the “woo-woo”, “touchy-feely” category crafted to sell books, workshops, and coaching services. Others would say it’s essential to a life well-lived. I’ll… Continue reading Enough of this “Life Purpose” thing! Can’t We Get Over It?

We Aren’t Made for the Life We Are Living.  Here’s why.

Do you remember your biology class in high school? Considering that I’ll be celebrating my 60th high school reunion this year – assuming one of those remaining from my class of 12 has the inclination to organize it – you’ll forgive me if I don’t recall much from the class. I remember Mr. Parsons, the… Continue reading We Aren’t Made for the Life We Are Living.  Here’s why.