Lesson #2 I learned from dad…don’t lie! What was a kids taunt to some was a reality for me. I grew up in the era of common sense where spankings were given in love, in controlled discipline and with the intent of changing behavior. My dad taught me that lying could have the direct consequence …
Lesson #1 that my dad taught me…a strong work ethic. My dad has always been a hard worker. He has taught me that if there is a job worth doing then it is worth doing well. He has lived the Scripture that says that “whatever your hand finds to do, to do it with all …
One week from today dads across the country will wake up to a burnt toast breakfast in bed, a funky tie they’ll have to wear on Monday, and some crayon-crafted Father’s Day cards. It’s a great day for fathers and a chance to tell your dad how you appreciate him. I am blessed to have …
As promised in the last post, I want to share with you five simple tips that can bring you freedom from toxic thoughts and stinking thinking. These might seem overly simplistic, but it’s the simple things in life, when added together, that bring about profound changes. (1) Keep a Gratitude Journal Research shows that those that …
I spend a lot of time helping people understand the need to support their body’s detoxification capabilities. There is no question that we are exposed to a plethora of cancer-causing, disease-promoting, and health-stealing toxins. Whether it’s the bisphenol-A in the can lining, the antibiotic residue in our sirloin steak, the mercury-laden coal dust, or the …
Joplin, MO. Japan. New York City, NY. Bismarck, ND. What do all these have in common? A great display of human spirit and compassion in times of devastation. A time when “keeping up with the Joneses” isn’t nearly as important as “helping out the Joneses”. As I was helping my brother-in-law and sister-in-law move out …
Remember your days as a child? I have three children ranging in ages from 13 months to 6 years and I have noticed something about them as I observe them play. When my 6-year-old started building blocks he would take his “ABC” blocks and stack them on the unstable surface of the carpet one on …
“Very high triglycerides is a medical term for something serious: TOO MUCH FAT IN YOUR BLOOD.” This large-print, bold-faced type caught my attention in one of the many full page pharmaceutical advertisements in the most recent Newsweek. Under this bold heading offset in large print and different color font was the infamous direct-to-consumer catch, “Ask …
Updated clinical guidelines reaffirm the position that radiographs are not warranted in all cases of lower back pain. You can read the full article here. This article is published recently in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Consider the statement below which is copied from the full article. “Because lumbar radiography is performed much more frequently than lumbar CT, …
I just finished setting up the Wii Fit Plus. I was amazed at the information provided to users of the Wii system. There was a lot of preparation and instruction on the importance of maintaining proper posture and balance. The gaming industry realizes something that many health care providers don’t…breakdown in posture and balance is …
