Life Lessons
Having A Social Network of Friends and Family Combined with a Positive Mental Outlook Helps You Heal
Five years ago, I went to the hospital to have a simple right hip replacement—a “piece of cake” I thought. As a result of a car collision, I had been going to Physical Therapy for a torn labrum of my right hip. However, although I was physically active, my hip was degenerating and I was…
Read MoreChange Your Thinking—Improve your Health!
The more your focus on the positive things in your life, the more you can boost your immunity, diminish stress, and feel a sense of happiness. Through positive thinking and commitment, you can move from one health accomplishment to another. Passion, excitement and confidence are important medicines that you need every day. And they can…
Read MoreLetting Go of What Was Once Wonderful
What are some of the things you did in your past that you loved to do that you are no longer able to do? When it became apparent I could no longer go surfing, I accepted it, filling in the time gardening and hiking. During your life, we are the ones who fill our cup…
Read MoreLive Your Best Life
And now let us believe in a long year that is given to us, new, untouched, full of things that have never been (Rainer Maria Rilke)
Read MoreCan You Think Yourself Well?
One doctor (Lisa Lankin, M.D.) explains how to tap into the power of your mind to feel better—every day. What if you had the ability to heal your body just by changing how you think and feel? “I know it sounds radical, coming from a doctor. When healthy habits aren’t enough. My patients answers to…
Read MoreLife is a Succession of Lessons which Must be Lived to be Understood
The words above were written by Helen Keller. Life has often been compared to a game. Unfortunately, we are not given the rules, nor instructions about how to play. We simply begin at “Go” and make our way around the board hoping we play it right. For each of us, our health will play an…
Read MoreHealth is Learning From Nature
Yes, it is true, nature has healing power! Allowing ourself to integrate nature into your day more fully will make you healthier and happier. Use nature to turn over a new leaf, to discover, create and forge ahead. Look around as you walk outside, there are wonders to behold. “I go to nature every day…
Read MoreHealth Is Enjoying a Pet
When thinking about things to do to maintain your health, HAVING A PET belongs high on this list. Research suggests that our fluffy friend is good for your physical and mental health. Pets are non-judgmental and they love you unconditionally which helps to boost your self-esteem and positive attitude. Yes, Think Health for a CHANGE. …
Read MoreThink Health For a Change—Rethinking your health
This book is the result of many years of counseling patients and friends about their health. The right words at the right time have the power to help improve a person’s health and consequently their life. When the right words come along, they will speak directly to you… they build you up, guide your thinking,…
Read MoreBe Positive, It’s Good for Your Health
Through positive thinking and commitment, you can move from one health accomplishment to another, using your successes as steppingstones. I recently suffered a fractured femur leaving me unable to put any weight on my right leg for two months. When the physician gave me the “OK,” I could not walk more than 3 minutes on…
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