Have you ever been so caught up in the heat of your daily activities, whatever, whenever or wherever they are, trying to complete one task so that you can be on your time schedule for the next task you’ve assigned yourself, but you’re stopped in your tracks by a random act of kindness? Then, that […]
anxiety, Covid, movement, Nutrition, peace, Philippians 4:6-7, self-care, sleep, smiley face, stress
Quiz for you: Who among us is the most authentic and innocent of all? Give up? OUR CHILDREN! These are two little girls we came across this past month, that are sisters. Big sis is taking care of the little one: They haven’t yet learned to be anything but real with their […]
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I know it’s December 10th, just 2 weeks before Christmas Eve and I shouldn’t really even take the time to write this blog to you because I’m REALLY behind this year! Randy and I are celebrating Christmas early this year (this weekend) with our kids and I don’t really have a clue what they all […]
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I didn’t wake up this morning thinking I’d write about anything remotely political. And, as you will see, this isn’t, for it’s just a call to personal responsibility. The political dust after this election will take time to settle, but settle it will, for all the name calling will eventually be forgotten. And in it’s […]
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Here are my top “natural” recommendations to follow if you are currently not falling asleep within 30 minutes at night: 1. Daily nap. Hey, even the most successful people are hip to this (see “8 Things The Most Successful People Do that Make them Great”). Andrew Weil, M.D, professor of medicine and director of the Program […]
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You might be a little sick of the “science of sensationalism” as I like to put it. The constant barrage of scientific articles that say “If you don’t do ‘A’ correctly then the consequences ‘B’ are an increased risk of disease or death.” So let’s talk about lack of sleep in a realistic context today. […]
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Under the category “Sensationalized Medical News for a Slow News Day” comes the story from across the pond warning that certain mouthwashes can raise your blood pressure, and by extension, heart attack and stroke risk. I did a double take reading that one so headed right to the paper for “the rest of the story.” […]
bacon, cancer, diet, exercise, Heart Disease, hypertension, immune system, nitrites, pre-term birth, sleepInsomnia affects more than half of the U.S. population, and can have a major effect on our lives. A simple tune-up with the following tools may be all you need to get a better night’s sleep. Avoid caffeine after noon, even chocolate. Exercise regularly, at least six days a week, mixing aerobics with strengthening. A […]
caffeine, clarity, energy, exercise, insomnia, sleep[private][/private] Need better sleep? It’s nothing to yawn about. Dr. Randy Tobler gives a “dose of doze” for the many who can’t get some shut-eye. Learn how to get better sleep! Practical, powerful tools! Clarity of mind Less stress and fatigue If you can’t access the podcast, consider becoming a HealthyU member! This premium level […]
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