Category Archives: Health
A Victory For People Who Prefer Real Food
Beef Products Inc., the company that manufactures beef product known as “Pink Slime,” announced that they would close three of their four manufacturing plants that make what they refer to as “Lean Beef Trimmings.” According to the Change.org petition that … Continue reading
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The Power of Music on People With Dementia
I heard a wonderful piece on NPR yesterday titled “For Elders With Dementia, Musical Awakenings”. It highlights the story of an elderly man named Henry who is in the advanced stages of Alzheimers who is typically unresponsive, yet comes to … Continue reading
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The Hand Problem: 3 Years Later and the Effects of Stress on Healing
It’s hard to believe it’s been almost three years since I really buggered up my right hand. I have a chronic condition called Ulnar nerve impingement. Essentially, it means that somewhere along Ulnar nerve (see picture), there is something that … Continue reading
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Do you have a lot to lose?
It’s that time of year again. I’m noticing a rash of weight-loss commercials on the TV this morning. On the Today Show they had a segment about willpower where they interviewed an expert on the subject, Kelly Mcgonigal, PhD, a … Continue reading
Full Circle Farms vs. PCC
We recently signed up for produce delivery from Full Circle Farms, a provider of organic produce. Last week we received our first box. As promised, it was on our porch before 6AM on Thursday morning. The “standard” size box costs … Continue reading
I Love PCC!
Yes, I am rather fond of our local natural food chain, Puget Consumer Co-Op. I believe they are the best in the country. I went there for lunch the other day after my workout. They always have a nice variety … Continue reading
Supplemental
I have one of those “pill minder” thingies that I put my daily batch of vitamins and other supplements in. Once a week, I have to refill it, and once I pulled out all the bottles, it just sort of … Continue reading
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Need a Hand?
I do. Like most, I rely on my hands to make a living. So, not only do I need a hand, I need a hand that works. Unfortunately, due to shorter than normal Ulnar nerves that can easily get aggravated, … Continue reading
Why Is Fat So Confusing?
I have been on a health kick lately. Part of my new program is to eat better, or at least eat less bad food. (I consider my consumption of a Bratwurst sausage and french fries the other day to be … Continue reading
Pipeline
The weather is holding!! Yay!! While it lasts I’m continuing to hit the local Tolt Pipeline Trail to get my walk/run in. I wish I could do it daily, but it’s more like 4x a week. It used to take … Continue reading
