This morning's news is warning pregnant women about the possible link between taking acetaminophen (the key ingredient in over-the-counter medications such as Tylenol and Excedrin) and having a child that subsequently develops ADHD. If you read or listen to any news, you have probably already heard this today, so I won't repeat the details, but suffice to say that the study, … [Read more...] about Mother’s Little Helpers? Maybe NOT!
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Nurture Your Garden and Watch it Grow
Friday. Not just TGIF, but also the day we turn pessimism into optimism. Let's get busy turning frowns upside down and then passing it on. Did you know just smiling at someone might be all they need to change their brain waves and consequently their day? We are each a field of infinite possibilities. Have a beautiful Friday and remember, what you put your attention on … [Read more...] about Nurture Your Garden and Watch it Grow
4 Ways to Look and Feel Younger
Several years ago, I learned about telomeres. They are compounds at the end of our DNA carrying chromosomes. They function like the little plastic tips at the end of shoelaces and their job is to keep chromosomes from unraveling (just like the shoelaces) and hence slow the aging process. According to Dr. Dean Ornish, clinical professor of medicine at the University of … [Read more...] about 4 Ways to Look and Feel Younger
How to Be Happier, Today
"Birth is the beginning. Death is the destination. Life is the journey." ---Quote from the rabbi who led funeral services we attended yesterday. Sometimes things happen in sets, and this week, Mitch and I attended 2 funerals in 3 days. While they are always terribly sad, they are also a celebration of life and an opportunity to be silent, listen and ponder. There is … [Read more...] about How to Be Happier, Today
Have a Shiny Valentine’s Day!
What a great experience it was seeing Deepak Chopra live last night, with Rita. He shared lots of information about the brain, the body and the connection between the two. Long gone are the days we simply wondered if the brain could have so much power over our health and well-being. He shared many interesting statistics about what makes us happy and how we can change our own … [Read more...] about Have a Shiny Valentine’s Day!