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Letting 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 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 MoreYou Come First so Think Health for A Change!
There is just one life for each of us: Our Own (Euripides) I wish more people would take time to take good care of themselves When they neglect their own well-being, we are all drawn into it. Our goal should be to take such good care of ourselves that we can be happy, healthy and…
Read MoreInspire Others
Shortly after 9/11, the poet and author Maya Angelou came to Lincoln center to give a talk. She walked onto center stage and sang—words that inspired us with her vision: “If it looks like the sun isn’t going to shine, look for the rainbow. If it looks like the sun is really not going to…
Read MorePhysical Activity Plays a Crucial Role in Chronic Disease Prevention
Almost instantly after your finish your exercise “sweat” session, your blood pressure drops and feelings of anxiety die down. Don’t be surprised if your find your sleep improves too! In addition to stronger bones and muscles, some of the long-term effects of consistent exercise include a lower risk for: Type 2 diabetes Heart disease Stroke…
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 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…
Read MoreStep Forward Into Growth—Rethink Your Health
“You will either step forward into growth or will step back into safety.” Abraham Maslow Think Health for A Change is a “call to action” for each of you. Integrating positive health choices into each day can do wonders to improve your health, your emotional well-being and your ultimate LONGEVITY. Rethinking your health is a reminder…
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