There is more to breathing than meets the eye. While it’s an unconscious function, and something we don’t “have” to think about, there is a lot of benefit to bringing focused attention to our breath. Soon after leaving our home in 2009 we were advised by psychologist Dr. Robert Crago to learn how to breathe….
Is Bluetooth Safe?
Apple’s release of the iPhone 7 with its unique wireless headphones has brought the issue of Bluetooth to the forefront. With the elimination of the headphone jack, and Apple’s commitment to a wireless future, consumers must ask the question, “Is Bluetooth safe?” What is Bluetooth? Bluetooth uses similar radio frequency technology as cell phones, but…
How and Why I Learned to Spend Time Outdoors
When I was growing up in the sixties in suburban Pittsburgh, most of my free time was spent outdoors. From tennis to Kick the Can to ice skating to sledding, I was outside in the winter, summer, and everything in between. Transitioning into my adult years meant increasing the amount of time in school or…
Toxic Mold and Possessions
It has been nearly seven years since we vacated our home. We treated it like a fire and brought nothing with us. (Read our toxic mold saga here.) It seemed like a radical move at the time. Had a toxicologist and medical doctor not advised us, we would have brought our belongings with us. After our recent…
Lymphatic Vessels in the Brain
The lymphatic system is a critical component of the body’s immune system, clearing it of debris and waste. Until recently it has been assumed the brain lacks lymphatic tissue. A new study challenges this assumption. In a landmark study appearing in the June edition of Nature International Journal of Science, researchers note the presence of lymphatic…
Four Health Books for Your Summer Reading
Looking for a good health book to read this summer? Consider these four suggestions! Four Health Books for Your Summer Reading 1. Vitamin K and the Calcium Paradox, by Kate Rheaume-Bleue, B. Sc., N. D. The author does an excellent job explaining why so many women struggle with osteoporosis as well as heart disease despite…
