Tag Archives: health
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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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
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
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
Warehouse
It was time to buy a new set of tires for our SUV and Costco had the best deal around (at over $700, ouch!). It’s been a while since I have gone up and down every aisle in Costco, but … Continue reading
Mood and energy
I admit this will sound a bit like whining, especially in light of the extreme temperatures in the rest of the country, but the summer here in the Pacific Northwest has been downright dreadful. I have lived up here for … Continue reading
Snack
Here’s a healthy snack I discovered when reading the Change Your Brain, Change Your Body book by Dr. Daniel Amen (giving credit where credit is due). Hard boil an egg, discard the egg yolk (full of evil cholesterol and bad … Continue reading
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Brain
Several months ago I responded to one of those public television fund raising drives. Never done that before. The featured content was Dr. Daniel Amen presenting information from his latest book, “Change Your Brain, Change Your Body”. Think of Dr. … Continue reading
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Breakfast (sigh)
Here is what breakfast looks like when I’m being a good boy. Buried under the cold cereal is a layer of oatmeal. No, the hemp milk does not contain any THC. This whole package is froth with Omega-3 which is … Continue reading
