The Natural World Created inNewsletter Library,Wellness The natural world functions very well on its own. Left to their own devices, members of the tens of millions of species on our planet thrive and prosper without relying on outside agencies. In order to grow abundantly, plants consume carbon dioxide, water, and nutrients from the soil. Likewise,…

The Luck of the Draw Created inNewsletter Library,Breaking Bad Habits Some people do all the right things and still develop serious health problems. Others flaunt their bad habits and are able to live long lives, dying peacefully in their sleep at the age of 95. For example, high blood pressure (hypertension, HTN) is a common…

The Long View Created inNewsletter Library,Staying Motivated In general most people pay close attention to auto maintenance. Whether the concern is tires, brakes, transmission, or windshield status, people make sure that their cars do what they need them to do. People count on their cars to perform effectively. No one wants a surprise, especially in…

The Light Within Created inNewsletter Library,Wellness What animates us? In other words, what is it that causes us to be living matter? For example, what distinguishes a living orchid from a tissue-paper-and-paint model of an orchid? Or what distinguishes a hawk from an airplane? What is it that causes the material that is us to…

The Life You Want to Live Created inNewsletter Library,Chronic Conditions We all want to get the most we can out of life. Whether we want to find a loving partner, work at a meaningful career, gather an abundance of financial resources, or have enough leisure time to pursue favored interests, the usual bottom line is…

The Inner Game of Health Created inNewsletter Library,Stress & Anxiety Way back in the 1960s, when everything was brand-new, the Beatles introduced Maharishi Mahesh Yogi to national television audiences in American and the UK. The Maharishi came to the West with the Beatles to introduce a new thing – Transcendental Meditation. At the time most…

The Home Stretch Created inNewsletter Library,Exercise & Fitness Thanks to effective public health campaigns regarding healthy lifestyle choices, many people have incorporated regular, vigorous exercise, a nutritious diet, and getting sufficient rest in their daily routines. For many people, an additional important component of a healthy lifestyle is regular stretching. Regular stretching provides numerous benefits,…

The Goldilocks Way Created inNewsletter Library,Healthy Tips Like Goldilocks, we want things to work out just right. When it comes to our health, though, things don’t work out just right by themselves. Neglect causes many serious health problems. Abuse – in the form of unhealthy behaviors – causes many additional serious disorders. Every day on…

The Fast Lane Created inNewsletter Library,Staying Motivated Driving fast is not necessarily a good thing. We want to get where we’re going as quickly as possible, but we also want to arrive safely. If we drive too fast, we may encounter all sorts of problems. If we drive too slow, we’re wasting time and may…