“Life is a series of sensations connected to different states of consciousness” Remy De Gourmont (1858–1915) French critic and novelist One of the most aesthetically appealing alternative therapies is Aromatherapy. Do you have powerful memories evoked by certain smells? A whiff of fragrant boxwoods transports me immediately
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“I know a place where dreams are born and time is never planned. It’s not on any chart, you must find it in your heart–Never Never Land.” From Peter Pan In our responsible roles as parents, teachers, employers, and employees, we must not lose sight of the
Read more →“I recommend that you take care of the minutes; for the hours will take care of themselves.” Lord Chesterfield 1694-1773 There’s an absolute rhythm to our bodies. Not just humans, but many animals (certainly all mammals) demonstrate behavioral and physiologic evidence of an innate 24 hour cycle.
Read more →“It’s true hard work never killed anybody, but I figured, why take the chance?” Ronald Reagan 1987 at Annual Gridiron Dinner On Labor Day 2000, it seems appropriate to discuss work and health. A celebration to honor the working class was first suggested by either Peter J.
Read more →“To eat is human, to digest divine.” Charles T. Copeland (1860-1952) It’s been a hectic week. Your boss placed extra assignments on your desk Monday morning and gave you a “no excuses deadline.” You have eaten on the run most of the time–grabbing high-fat, fast food items
Read more →“The road to health is through moderation, harmony, a sound mind, in a sound body.” Hippocrates 460–375 B.C. If you have used at least one alternative therapy since 1997, you have plenty of company. Studies indicate that in 1997 alone, at least half of Americans included alternative
Read more →“Nothing wrong with this old world, some little song won’t cure. . .whether you’re rich or poor. . .of this little thought I’m sure . . .”(Let’s Sing Again, Gus Kahn 1936) Have you ever lost yourself in music? There are occasions when melodies can mimic or
Read more →Concepts of aging range from romance to despair. Wisdom of experience and mellowing of spirit as one moves beyond the impetuosity of youth are touted as benefits. We love our grandparents and appreciate elder statesmen as valuable resources of knowledge and, more importantly, for their longitudinal perspective.
Read more →We are a mobile society, and air travel allows us to visit friends, business associates, and family members around the globe. I feel fortunate to live in a era where such accessibility to others is possible. Flying has become a commonplace occurrence for many of us. What
Read more →“A joyful heart is good medicine, But a broken spirit dries up the bones.” (Prov 17:22) Did you know that children, on average, laugh and smile 400 times per day while this number drops to 15 for adults? Is this statistic a comment on our loss of
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