I love the commercial (though I am not sure what it is for) that is currently on TV and plays on one of Newtons laws of motion. Put simply, the commercial says "a body at rest stays at a rest and a body in motion, stays in motion." To me, that translates quite simply to this: If you want to keep moving, you better start moving! … [Read more...] about Bodies in Motion
health and happiness
Do You Know YOUR Blood Pressure Numbers?
May is National Blood Pressure Awareness/High Blood Pressure Education Month. Thanks to Mitch and Valassis for sharing the following: "What IS Blood Pressure, anyway? It is the force of blood against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps. When this pressure rises and stays high overtime, it can damage the body in many ways. Blood pressure measurement is listed with … [Read more...] about Do You Know YOUR Blood Pressure Numbers?
Dr. Oz Visits China…or at least THE Study!
Thanks to Carol for yesterday's Dr. Oz "heads up," and also to Gary and Sydelle for letting me know in class yesterday. Mitch and I watched and it was great to see the authors of the China Study in the audience. The information in the China Study was compelling enough to a producer to make a film (Forks Over Knives) based on the info and compelling enough for Dr. Oz to devote … [Read more...] about Dr. Oz Visits China…or at least THE Study!
I Am…
Here it is not only VFT, but also Kyle's 24th birthday. How does THAT happen? Whatever you dream, Kyle Zipp, I hope those dreams come true. So far, I would say you are doing pretty well in the "realizing dreams" department! Yesterday I watched Oprah and saw someone else talking about their dreams coming true. A new movie called I Am opens and the producer, Tom Shadyak,who … [Read more...] about I Am…
Practicing Balance
My head has been wrapped around the conflict that modern technology has brought to our society. Watching Oprah a few weeks ago, I was impacted by a comment that one of the nuns made, as that particular episode focused on woman who chose this path in life. Oprah, after showing footage of what the sisters give up when they leave their traditional lives, asked what it was like … [Read more...] about Practicing Balance