Chances are good you’ve never heard of the body’s Endocannabinoid System (ECS). When I was in school, we did not study this subject. The reason is clear. It wasn’t identified until the early 1990s. Yet, if it had been, there might have been suspicion of any results since the researchers were exploring THC (technically Tetrahydrocannabinol) … Read more
I remember a quandary presented in a Jude Law movie a decade or so ago. Others have contemplated it, but the film-portrayal stayed with me. Question: Is it better to be smart or lucky? Through the years, my husband and I have decided on our answer, and with little hesitation always choose “lucky.” This past … Read more
Most of us, in our second-50 years, remember a time (not necessarily fondly) when winking at someone was considered harmless and cute. It’s still often cute depending on the context, but just as likely could get one in trouble or simply seem creepy. Discretion is advised, and little gray cells should be activated before the … Read more
Last year I took on a writing “project” about conventional medications for Blood Pressure (B/P). Ah, truthfully, I started out with a dual goal (didn’t complete it) – to cover conventional medicines and alternate remedies. I found it overwhelming, although a good reference for myself as well. If you found the B/P medication primer onerous … Read more
You might image that late-night comedy has benefits, reducing stress. Or late-night reading to bring on sleep, but late-night cottage cheese? Really? Let’s get the controversy out of the way first. Professional health advocates (western and eastern) generally say don’t eat 3 hours before bedtime – full stop. Additionally, some nutritionists and vegans avoid all … Read more
Note: Fun stuff at the bottom. Do you remember the TV commercials many years back in which dog owners and their furry friends looked eerily alike? I don’t recall the product, a typical dismay of advertisers, but sure remember the buddy-pairs. Did the owners unconsciously pick pets that resembled themselves? Or did it happen by … Read more