Sensible exercise would seem to be a straightforward proposition. Acquire the necessary equipment, learn the required mechanics, then practice on an ongoing basis. Liberally sprinkle in competitive events along the way and enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle. If human beings were only ever so practical. Oral Traditions I love mentorship. Whether receiving guidance…
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Autoimmune Disease: Problems Recognizing Our Selves
Autoimmune disease like Crohns, Multiple Sclerosis, and Type 1 Diabetes, all present particularly daunting treatment challenges to medical and healthcare professionals. Even with our advanced knowledge of the human body and our tremendous advances in diagnostic and treatment options, it is difficult to bring autoimmune diseases into line. Our understanding of many of the mechanics…
People Making Health Decisions and Other True Stories
Living in this age of information at our fingertips (some might argue too much information), how is it that lifestyle diseases directly connected to our daily Health decisions continue to figure so prominently? As the contributing factors for Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) are well-documented. A great number of effective treatments have been developed to…
Being Intentional: Finding Physical Fitness in Pandemic Times
How’s your physical fitness these days? Ever wondered if there is such a thing as a COVID body? Do you own one? Whether work-from-home (WFH) or being otherwise COVID-19 restricted, we all seem to have had some time on our hands lately. After bingeing on TV shows and goodness knows how many empty calories, our…
Are We Rounding the Corner on COVID-19 Vaccines?
Who would have thought that COVID-19 vaccines and vaccination would become such mainstream concerns in 2021? Certainly a surprise to have firmly entrenched ideological camps violently pulling on either side of the American population. What started out as a Public Health measure has now taken on new scope and meanings that were never a part…