MANY of Us will Experience Sudden BPPV …………………. So, Now What?

One morning in early September, a bit late for a semi-commitment, I jumped out of bed — something I do not often do.  Like most of us I headed to the bathroom first.  However, by the time I got there I noticed an uneasy and unusual feeling.  Within 5 seconds it was worse.  Incredible dizziness … Read more

Making Your Food Safer – one easy tip.

In a previous post entitled ‘My Baker’s Dozen Safety Check-off List’ I left out one of my favorite tips. I mentioned the need to take steps to prevent food poisoning, but not a good solution. Equally important to preventing food poisoning may be removing pesticides on our produce (all fruits and vegetables). Food poisoning is … Read more

Herbs – a Good Investment or a Waste of Money?

I once took a series of courses from the University Of Colorado School Of Pharmacy, leading up to a certification in Botanical Medicine.  Truth be told, I have forgotten 99% of the information and know little more than any of you reading this.  But one point was strongly emphasized and so important that I want … Read more

My Baker’s Dozen SAFETY CHECK LIST

The 1st Rule of Aging well – Avoid the Landmines That first rule is actually not mine.  I saw it years ago somewhere, but it always puts prevention in perspective for me.  I think of it as being Mindful to Avoid the Landmines.  We hear so much about what to eat, drugs to take, exercise … Read more

Passive Heating – for People – not just Places

A post for April 15th (tax day) has to have some reward attached.  This one is special, containing an idea with both pleasure and benefit.  Before moving to Oregon we had a spa (hot tub).  It was relaxing and very little trouble – mainly because we didn’t own it and it wasn’t our responsibility.  Along … Read more

Alzheimer’s & Diabetes Collude

What you can do to mitigate damage Partially I am writing as penance for the pie-plug on my last post about Pi(e).  So here goes.  I am obligated to take continuing education credits, and I recently took a course on ‘Reversing Diabetes’ and the different types – 1,1.5, 2 and 3.    “Really” you may wonder … Read more