Tag: health

Healing Pain Beneath the Tip of the Iceberg

PART 2 ARTICLE 10 AUDIO FILE IN FOOTER ♫ After you have gone to your doctor, explored all possible physical causes, and followed every recommended treatment plan for your pain or symptoms, it is time to delve deeper into where healing, not just curing, occurs.  This is especially important for those whose symptoms persist and…
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Misunderstanding Medicine… Lynn’s Legacy and Her Final Wish

PART 2 ARTICLE 1 AUDIO FILE IN FOOTER ♫ In 1999, my friend Lynn was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, a diagnosis that turned her world upside down. Yet, Lynn, with her iron will and determination, faced this illness just as she had faced life: head-on. She embodied a strong, unwavering personality and was always in…
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Reverie and Wisdom of the Aging Brain – Sheets of Rain

PART 2 ARTICLE 7 AUDIO FILE IN FOOTER ♫ It’s a late September morning, pouring rain, and cold. Stepping into my car after a 20-second walk that drenched me completely, I turned on the heat, settling into the warmth, and was greeted by music — my most constant and beloved companion. In that moment, I…
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Open Hearts and Human Connection: The Power of a Smile

PART 1 ARTICLE 19 AUDIO FILE IN FOOTER ♫ This song has always been a favorite of mine, with lyrics that capture how a simple smile can transform everything. Artists like Nat King Cole have sung about this powerful facial expression, showing us that a smile is more than just a gesture — it’s a…
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Fun: A Straight Shot to Connection, Love, and Well-being… A Raucous Good Time

PART 1 ARTICLE 16 AUDIO FILE IN FOOTER ♫ Much like the food pyramid, I’ve devised a “life pyramid” to encompass essential elements: air, water, food, love, purpose, meaning and fun. Why does fun rank so highly on my list? Because it directly impacts our mental and emotional health, making life easier and more joyful.…
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