My main purpose in adding this health section to my site was brought on by the Coronavirus. I took an interest in researching whatever extra protection might prevent me and those I care about from getting a serious case of Covid. I’ve been learning a lot in the process and realize that there are many components to overall health. Having said this, I’m not a fanatic in any sense about taking high dosages of just anything and everything I see on the shelves. I’m only sharing what I deem to be the most important missing pieces of a complicated puzzle. Of course, our bodies are very complex propositions, but what I know for sure is what you know too – those of us with a weakened immune system are the first to get knocked down. I started with Vitamin D last week. Now let’s check out several more Covid Combatants starting with…
MAGNESIUM may be the MOST important mineral/electrolyte in the body. Indeed, if you were forced to only take one nutritional supplement, Magnesium would likely be your best bet. That’s because no other single nutrient plays as many roles as Magnesium as it’s essential to 300+ (some claim the numbers to be much higher) enzymatic reactions.
(Health Secrets) After oxygen, water, and basic food, magnesium may be one of the most important elements needed by our bodies. It is vital for heart health, bone health, mental function and overall body maintenance.
Magnesium is more important than calcium, potassium or sodium, and it regulates all three of them. Contrary to popular misconceptions, it is magnesium that is actually most important in building strong bones and preventing bone loss. Recent research has revealed that lack of this mineral may put your heart and your overall health at significant risk. This research also found that a deficiency may be linked to cognitive dysfunction and mental decline.
The recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of magnesium for adults is 420 milligrams (mg) per day. Yet that’s an average amount since it depends on a number of other factors such as one’s body weight, level of physical activity and the amount of sugar one consumes. Generally speaking, the heavier you are, the more active you are, and the more sugar you consume, the more your body needs on a daily basis.
So what are the best food sources of Magnesium? High-fiber foods such as dark green leafy vegetables, unrefined grains, nuts and beans. Yet since so many North American diets are lacking in this regard, it should come as no surprise that most diets are 40-80% deficient. Most people can get enough magnesium by eating the right foods but If you’re concerned about low magnesium, ask your doctor for a blood test, preferably an RBC (red blood cell) magnesium test.
*Magnesium is needed for many cellular metabolism tasks. It’s involved in more than 300 chemical reactions in the body. Muscles need this mineral to contract; nerves need it to send and receive messages. It keeps your heart beating steadily and your immune system strong.
However, low magnesium intake is relatively common.
It’s primarily found in people who follow a typical Western diet, one containing lots of processed foods and refined grains while lacking in leafy green vegetables and legumes, which provide magnesium and other important nutrients.
**The recommended daily allowance (RDA) for magnesium for adults is 310–420 mg depending on age and gender.
I eat exceptionally well and supplement with an additional 300 (sometimes less) mg of Magnesium Citrate daily.
But every individual is different. The table below shows the recommended daily allowance (RDA) or adequate intake (AI) of magnesium for adults, infants, and children.
Age
Male
Female
Birth to 6 months (AI)
30 mg
30 mg
7–12 months (AI)
75 mg
75 mg
1–3 years (RDA)
80 mg
80 mg
4–8 years (RDA)
130 mg
130 mg
9–13 years (RDA)
240 mg
240 mg
14–18 years (RDA)
410 mg
360 mg
19–30 years (RDA)
400 mg
310 mg
31–50 years (RDA)
420 mg
320 mg
51+ years (RDA)
420 mg
320 mg
Symptoms of Magnesium Deficiency:
The symptoms of magnesium deficiency are usually subtle unless your levels become severely low. If you believe you may have a magnesium deficiency, your suspicions can be confirmed with a simple blood test.
You may have a deficiency if you feel the following…
Muscle spasms, cramps or pain, fatigue, high blood pressure, insomnia, anxiety, headaches, heart arrhythmia, osteoporosis, nausea, weakness, decreased appetite.
As magnesium deficiency worsens, symptoms may include: numbness andtingling.
Here’s an excellent book on the subject written by a medical doctor and researcher who is considered to be the world’s leading expert on the actions and uses of this vital mineral.
Well if this isn’t feel good then I don’t know what is!
Replenishing your well-being, from your toe to your soul.
A one hour reflexology foot massage is what I’m talking about. With a glass of champagne for added relaxation.
ToeToSoul Relax Loungeopened its doors with a fresh new outlook on reflexology and massage therapy – they say with an aim to infuse the chic and luxurious lifestyle of modern urbanities with the promotion of bodily health and soulful relaxation. Sounds good. Only problem is…I could get hooked on this!
While unwinding in a luxurious leather recliner, pressure is applied to reflex points on the feet that correspond to vital organs and glands in the body. This helps reduce body tension, increase blood circulation, restore nerve function, and establish balance within the body.
No, no; don’t worry…I’m not talking about that mask. It’s enough that we have to wear those masks everywhere as is. I’m talking about an overnight face/lip mask that’s like a breath of fresh air. One where you’ll wake up with much softer skin. Who wouldn’t love that?
One from a Korean luxury beauty company called Laneige. You should know that the Koreans are taking over as a leader for innovative beauty products. They’ve been quietly doing this for quite some time. They’re pretty darn good at making other things too, like cars for instance (which maybe are not so beautiful as much as they’re practical – but that’s another story).
Image: Business Insider
LANEIGE is extremely popular throughout Asia. Meaning “the snow” in French, Laneige pursues water science as its philosophy to help women achieve a radiant, dewy complexion.
I first found out about this company when I went to choose my VIP birthday gift from Sephora this month. There were three different popular and useful sets to choose from. I think it’s safe to say that almost everyone who’s shopped at Sephora at one time or another is considered a VIP. And once you start racking up points there’s no turning back. But It’s a nice incentive on your birthday month and a chance to try different products. Otherwise I wasn’t wanting for anything. I already had full size products of their two other gift sets (former beauty junkie that I am was). So I went for the overnight masks since my skin is drier in winter. And I’m loving them. Especially the lip mask. I’m really picky with everything lip products as my lips are very dry and this one is one of the best I’ve ever tried. I’ll tell you about my favorite hydrating lip color another time.
LANEIGE Water Sleeping Mask
Recharge dehydrated skin while you sleep with this quick absorbing, deeply hydrating mask. Formulated with highly concentrated Hydro Ionized Mineral Water to deliver high doses of moisture to stressed, parched skin. Calming Sleepscent™, infused with orange flower, rose, and sandalwood provides a relaxing and comforting scent while apricot and evening primrose extracts helps visibly brighten and purify fatigued skin.
LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask
What is it? A leave-on lip mask that soothes and moisturizes for smoother, more supple lips. Lip Sleeping Mask has a softening balm texture that closely adheres to lips for quick absorption. Enriched with vitamin C and antioxidants, its Berry Mix Complex offers a nutritiously sweet and fragrant blend of raspberry, strawberry, cranberry, and blueberry extracts to indulge the senses. Very much like a smoothie for your lips.
Cooking for your canine is easier, healthier and cheaper than you think.
No; this is not what I’m talking about.
If you’ve only fed your dog kibble since the very start, then I would recommend starting off slowly with so-called “people food.” But the word “people food” is nonsense because pet food companies convinced people that pet food (kibble and canned) should be the only food your pet should ever eat. It’s not!
But I’m not knocking all commercial pet food. I also feed my dog kibble. There are some good quality ones to choose from depending on your dog’s age, size and breed. It’s just that not all pet food is a healthy option. Same with our food choices; we have to read labels. Unfortunately for them, they depend on us to do the reading.
Having said that, many dogs enjoy eating their regular pet food (and what they don’t know cannot hurt them) but wait until you introduce something fresh into the mix – their tails will wag and it’ll be such a nice change. Imagine how boring it would be to eat the same thing every single day? I would hate that!
Many of you may not agree with me, but your dog will definitely approve – on that you can bet!
Weighing out the options of wet, dry and homemade:
If we serve dogs dry food only, their food gratification could be lost because a biscuit will never be as appealing as wet food. Dry food doesn’t contain some of the “natural” nutritional benefits of wet food, such as vitamins and minerals because it’s more processed.
If we just feed our dog wet food, we could lose the many benefits associated with chewing – our furry friend would eat the meal much faster avoiding mastication, which is the first stage of digestion. In addition, soft food does not massage the gums, which helps when dogs are teething, nor does it help with dental cleaning.
Best Option: feed your pup both dry and wet food to take advantage of the positive features of each option. That’s what I do for Layla. She gets dry in the morning and wet homemade in the evening. My vet told me that whatever I’m doing for her, keep doing it.
Here’s an easy, relatively inexpensive recipe:
This recipe I found on the internet is a good base to start with. I sometimes substitute turkey for boiled or roasted chicken and switch up the veggies. They can safely eat red bell pepper, snap peas, asparagus and yams, cooked and cut into bite size pieces. I have checked beforehand to make sure all these foods are safe for our furry friends.
1 1/2 cups *brown rice.
1 tablespoon olive oil.
3 pounds ground turkey.
2 cups baby **spinach, chopped.
2 carrots, shredded.
1 zucchini, shredded.
(sometimes I chop the carrots and zucchini)
1/2 cup peas, canned or frozen.
Make sure all is properly cooked. Then you can divide it into portions which may last days or even a week or more. You can freeze them too.
Another good option is cooked beef liver which contains vitamin A, B vitamins, iron, copper, zinc, essential fatty acids, and more. Liver cleanses the blood of toxins and supports healthy vision. It’s also a nutrient boost for dogs that have been injured or sick. Cooked salmon contains Omega-3’s. You can buy them frozen in pieces (wild with skin-on is best).
You can safely feed your dog 1/2-3/4 of a cup of food for every 25 pounds of body weight. While this doesn’t seem like a lot, you need to remember that homemade dog food is much more nutrient-dense than most commercial diets.
*Costco sells an ancient wild rice blend (with quinoa, lentils, wild & brown rice) which is a healthy option.
**Check to make sure you dog can eat spinach. Some breeds should only have it sparingly and on occasion.
Canines can also eat the following, and as usual; everything in moderation:
Plain, low-fat Greek yogurt.
Mild cheese such as mozzarella.
Cooked white or sweet potatoes.
Cooked eggs, such as scrambled eggs.
Rotisserie chicken, skin and bones removed. They can easily choke on the bones.
Google to check on which cooked or raw fresh vegetables they can safely eat. You’ll be surprised to find out how many choices they have.
If you’ve never fed them homemade, give it a go. They already love you…but they’ll love you that much more.
From calming to invigorating and everything in between…while some just make you want to scream.Colors definitely have an effect on our mood. Maybe that’s why so many of us experience mood swings?
Remember the mood ring?Me neither. The ring apparently changed color depending on your mood. When it went black you knew you were in trouble. When it turned red you knew you were in love. I mean without wearing the ring how would you know how you felt?
Well now I’m poking fun. But really, I’m looking into the psychology of color more seriously now because I want to re-paint two of the rooms in my house. My bedroom walls because I have to, and my office space because I want to.
I’ve lived in the same house for 20 years now and in all that time I’ve only felt like changing the color in only one room – upstairs bathroom. It was a boring neutral beige tone and now it’s not. One wall in that bathroom is now turquoise but it works. I just found out that turquoise is associated with meanings of refreshment, feminine energy, sophistication, wisdom, serenity, wholeness, creativity, emotional balance, good luck, spiritual grounding, friendship, love, joy, tranquility, patience, intuition, and loyalty. Yes; I’m listening!
photo: d. king
That’s a lot of explanation for one color. And to think that I only painted it that color because I came across a small can of paint in my garage and thought “I’ll try to use this somewhere – how about my bathroom?”
All the rooms in my place are painted in the colors of the landscape and design found in the Southwest desert. They’re all rich, warm tones. I never tire of them.
My office space is actually a reconverted closet. You would never know it unless I pointed that out. Then you’d look at it again and say “ah, now I see why you have such a small workspace.”
But it’s a really good use of space because when you think about it, you only need little space to put a desk with laptop and a printer, an always hungry paper shredder and few other items. That’s the room I want to now have fun with. Right now it’s a warm yellowish tone but I’ve recently been thinking of having it painted red, or somewhere in that spectrum.
When a spiritual sign appears in your life that is red, it usually represents that you are ready to take action on a new goal or project that you have been putting off. How about that? I’m ready.
I’ve been checking out color therapy too for ideas. Color therapy uses these powers of color to heal, energize, and soothe us.Let’s have fun with this.
Source: pexels.com
If you want to look into it on a deeper level here’s a link:
What Is Color Therapy, What Is It For, And Is It Right For Me?
LUSCHER COLOR TEST – It might be fun to take this test:
The Luscher color test is based on the assumption the unconscious colors’ choice often reflects a person’s focus on a certain activity, mood, the most stable personality traits, and the functional human state.
Welcome to my new weekly supplemental. Every Sunday I’ll be featuring an important vitamin and the reasons why it may be vital to your health.
Vitamin D: Immune System Superstar
I’m not pretending to be an authority on the subject – that I’ll leave for the experienced professionals. Although I have an interest in health, I can at least share some knowledge I’ve gained from these experts. Some of them I know personally, and all agree that Vitamin “D” is of ultimate importance, especially right now with Covid. I’ve done my own research too. What I’ve found out is that most people are deficient in Vitamin D and even if you eat really well, there are some vitamins (D being one of them) that you cannot create enough of from food alone.
D boosts the immune system and protects against respiratory infections. However, it is found in few foods and the body only replenishes its stocks through sunlight on the skin.
Vitamin D deficiency has emerged as a primary risk factor for severe COVID-19 infection and death. Higher vitamin D levels have even been shown to lower your risk of testing positive for the virus in the first place. According to a Spanish study, 82.2% of COVID-19 patients tested were found to be deficient in vitamin D.
Dark skin color, increased age, pre-existing chronic conditions and vitamin D deficiency are all features of severe COVID disease. Of these, vitamin D deficiency is the only factor that is modifiable. As such, it would be foolish to ignore, especially since vitamin D supplements are readily available and low cost.
*The Scottish Government is giving out free vitamin D supplements to the most vulnerable to help boost their immune system. People who have been shielding are to be sent a four-month supply to compensate for a lack of natural sunlight. (see link below).
So I’ve upped my intake to 5,000 UIs a day in the winter months (some take more). In the summer I take 1000 – 3000 UIs depending on how sunny it is. Most medical doctors will suggest 400 UIs is enough. However over a dozen research studies completed in 2020 alone show that we need at least ten times that amount to get optimum immune system benefits.
We already know that Vitamin D is good for a variety of illnesses and disorders such as depression (no surprise here – sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy. Oh; you too?), hypertension, Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes, oral health, inflammation…
The point being there’s tons and tons of research out there. I’ve narrowed it down to some choice statements taken from various sites.
**Dr. Michael Holick, professor of medicine, physiology and biophysics at Boston University School of Medicine and colleagues studied blood samples of more than 190,000 Americans from all 50 US states and found those with deficient levels of vitamin D had 54% higher COVID positivity compared to those with adequate blood levels of vitamin D. The study was published in PLoS (the Public Library of Science One) peer-reviewed journal. Many people are vitamin D-deficient because there are only small amounts in food, Holick said.
For the Top 25 Vitamin D Publications in 2020 go to:
We don’t need a life coach or shrink to tell us what we already know – that our attitude and outlook on life says a lot about who we are.
I keep witnessing unpleasant remarks on Facebook from people I’ve otherwise admired. Even quotes that are neither witty, profound or significant in any way. Just plain offensive and meaningless. Questionable at best – although others seen to find them funny. Disappointing. Has our human race taken a dive?
Positive Attitude = good
Negative Attitude = bad
It’s that simple. However, it’s not easy to maintain a positive attitude at all times in our present climate of overwhelming discord over health and politics – both of which have a profound effect on our lives.
For our personal sanity at this time in history it makes sense to pay attention to what’s going on while maintaining as positive an attitude as possible.
The idea of Positive Thinking is almost a cliche in the personal development world that can be polarizing. Some people shy away from it, believing it to be pretentious, while others swear by it as if it was some sort of magic pill.
My friend Michael (one of the two smartest people I know in the whole world) has this to say about positivity: it can mean all, or some of the following: 1) Optimism 2) Proactivity 3) Constructiveness 4) Resilience 5) Hopefulness 6) Confidence
If any, or all of these resonate with you, go for it!
When we consciously cultivate positivity in our minds, we think we can get through anything. And it’s been scientifically proven to improve your work life, physical and mental health, and relationships.
A University of Michigan study, led by psychology professor Barbara Fredrickson, explored the importance of positive thinking and emotions on our experience of:
joy,
interest,
contentment, and
love.
These four positive emotions have a number of ripple effects on our behavior.
Fredrickson had this to say:
“Joy sparks the urge to play, interest sparks the urge to explore, contentment sparks the urge to savour and integrate, and love sparks a recurring cycle of each of these urges within safe, close relationships.”
By adopting a positive mindset, our resilience increases and with it our capacity to explore the world, while feeling confident and secure. Negative thoughts and emotions, on the other hand, can skew our perspective and in the long-term, damage our self-esteem.
One way to get into the habit of thinking positively is to peak into the minds of other positive people’s quotes by reading what they’ve said or written.
Hope you enjoy the quotes I found here.
Gratitude is the seed that sparks Positivity.
“It’s a funny thing about life, once you begin to take note of the things you are grateful for, you begin to lose sight of the things that you lack.”– Germany Kent
Kent went on to say…”Gratitude is a key tenet in all major philosophies, religions, and schools of thought. That’s because gratitude is a foundation of positive thinking. We only have a limited amount of focus, so when you are able to be appreciative of what you have, your brain is unable to give life and energy to thoughts about what you don’t have. Seeing events in your life as gifts allow you to perceive how they may help you grow and become a better person, and the application of this attitude during tough times is the hallmark of resilience.”
“The most important thing you will ever wear is your attitude.”– Jeff Moore
A heavenly-spiced, double-decker cake iced with cream cheese frosting. Apple sauce makes it extra moist and delicious. Makes 12 servings.
Photo: d. king
I’ve tried several carrot cake recipes including my mom’s (which included in the ingredients crushed pineapple and some mayo). Sorry mom, it was always my favourite, however my carrot cake connoisseur boyfriend says this one knocks them all out of the park. But we’ll let you be the judge.
For the Cake:
1 ½ cups sugar (I always use organic cane sugar)
1 cup unsweetened apple sauce (if you have the time, making it yourself is best)
4 large eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 cups *flour
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder
½ tsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
¼ tsp. nutmeg
¼ tsp. ground cloves
3 cups grated carrot
1 cup walnut or pecan pieces
1 cup raisins (optional)
Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly grease and flour 2, 8-inch round cake pans.
To make doubly sure the cakes do not stick, cut 2 rounds of parchment (I swear by parchment – it’s a baking life saver) the same size as the bottom of the pans and set them in. Place the sugar, apple sauce, eggs and vanilla in a bowl and mix until well combined. Mix the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and spices into another bowl, and then mix into the wet mixture until just combined. Fold in carrots, nuts and raisins. Divide and spoon the batter among the pans. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted into the centre of each cake pulls out clean. Cool the cake on a baking rack in their pans for 30 minutes, then un mould and cool to room temperature.
To frost and decorate
250 gram pkg. hard cream cheese, at room temperature (I use Philadelphia)
1 cup butter, at room temperature
1 tsp. vanilla
3 cups icing sugar (I used organic icing sugar for the fist time and while still sugar; it made me feel better about eating it – it was also easier to beat ).
Place the cream cheese, butter and vanilla in a bowl and beat with an electric mixer until quite light. Gradually beat in the icing sugar until fully incorporated. Set 1 cake layer, crowned-side down, on your cake stand. Spread a ¼ inch layer of frosting on it, and then set on the second cake, crowned-side down. Frost the top and sides of the cake, doing so as neatly and smoothly as you can (not so much for me this time).
If desired, after frosting, you could also coat the sides or top of the cake with unsweetened shreds of coconut and/or walnuts or pecans.
The Added Touch
You could also decorate the top of the cake with small carrots made of marzipan. To do so, color 100 grams of marzipan orange with **food color. Divide it into 12 pieces and roll each one into a carrot shape. Use the back of a pairing knife and make a few shallow, indentations on one side of each piece to give it a slightly wrinkled carrot-like look.
Arrange the carrots on top of the cake. As you can see, I omitted this extra special step this time around.
*You can easily make this gluten-free by substituting regular flour for gluten-free. This time I used “Namaste gluten-free Perfect Flour Blend” and it was divine. Having said that, I have to admit that using regular cake & pastry flour makes for a perfect tasting allover cake. I was quite pleased though with this gluten-free flour blend. Make sure you read the package to see how easily adaptable it is for baking – not all are created equal.
**Juicing carrots will provide you with a natural dye alternative that will emit NO additional flavor when used moderately. For a more saturated color, reduce the liquid into a syrup. This will produce a more vivid color, without changing the properties of the dish.
I didn’t make any resolutions this year because I remember what happened last time.
Actually I didn’t make any last time either. But I can see what happens when you do. It can get disappointing.
One of the most popular resolutions is to get more in shape starting January 1st. Like making a resolution to work out more at your gym, but wait a sec…your gym is no longer open. Or; to finally take that trip or cruise you’ve been putting off forever. Except…notice that they’re making it a little harder to travel by air or boat these days? Or; sign up for that new course or maybe take a dance class…but we’re not allowed to sit together or touch one another. It’s a whole new era. One hard to get used to, and one that will hopefully change sooner than later. Add to that, the political climate (history has a way of repeating itself but this time it’s really different) and all appears out of control.
On the plus side is having to come up with alternatives and solutions. We’re more crafty and smarter than we give ourselves credit for.
We must take control of our own lives. We must do our own homework and critical thinking because depending on who you talk to, you’ll get two completely different versions.
Forbes Magazine said:
“We are living in a new era dominated by Millennial hoodie-and-Converse-wearing billionaires, a world in which a staggering rate of change and disruptive innovation is the order of the day. Old-fashioned charisma is no longer enough to get attention, get ahead, or get the job anymore. Now, it’s those with the fearlessness to go after what they want and the audacity to do it how they want, who are making their mark and changing the world.”
I can’t change the world but if I could change some things about myself…
Here is my personal Wish List of outstanding attributes in a person in no particular order:
The Wit of Fran Lebowitz
The Body of Raquel Welch (circa One Million Years B.C.)
The Knowledge of Einstein
The Power of Oprah
The Talent of Meryl Streep
The Voice of Whitney Houston
The Riches of a Rockefeller (I don’t need to have as much as Bezos – a Rockefeller will do).
The Athletic Ability of Serena Williams
The Strength of Wonder Woman
The Chutzpah of Cher
The Charisma of Princess Diana
The Style of Coco Chanel
The Chicness of Jackie O
The Coolness of Kate Moss
The Patience of a Buddha
The Tenacity of Ruth Bader Ginsberg
The Respect of – Rodney Dangerfield
How about you?
Answer really quickly. TRY IT.If you could have:
The Wit of
The Body of
The Knowledge of
The Power of
The Talent of
The Voice of
The Riches of
The Athletic Ability of
The Strength of
The Chutzpah of
The Charisma of
The Style of
The Chicness of
The Coolness of
The Patience of
The Tenacity of
The Respect of
This was fun right?
We can always try to imagine what it’s like to be in another’s shoes. Speaking of shoes:
Talk about ‘dream’ shoes
In light of everything that’s happening now (or not) my plan in the absence of going to film and wine festivals, fashion shows, restaurant openings and other gatherings, will be to focus on publishing health and beauty articles, tried and true recipes, art, fashion, culture and canine news. May the gatherings be temporarily put “on hold.”
“Unreported Truths” author Alex Berenson stated “Don’t be afraid of Covid. “ Don’t be afraid of one another.” This is a respiratory virus. It spreads between people. And the only way to make it go away permanently is to lock us all away permanently. And that can’t happen. That is not compatible with life.
Leap Year
An optimist stays up until midnight to see the new year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves – Bill Vaughan (American columnist and author). Is it possible to be both an optimist and a pessimist? I think in this case it is.
It’s already 2021 Somewhere
Here are some things to consider as we get ready to close the door on one of the most horrible years of our lifetime:
The dumbest thing we could have ever bought was a 2020 planner.
The world has turned upside down. Old folks are sneaking out of the house & their kids are yelling at them to stay indoors!
Every few days try your jeans on just to make sure they fit. Pajamas should be reserved for quarantine and bedtime (even though I’ve actually worn mine under a coat – but only on occasion. I mean, who’s looking?).
This virus has done what no woman has been able to do. Cancel sports, shut down all bars & keep men at home!
I never thought the comment, “I wouldn’t touch him/her with a 6-foot pole” would become a national policy, but here we are!
I need to practice social-distancing from the refrigerator. You too?
I hope the weather is good tomorrow for my trip to the Backyard. I’m getting tired of the Living Room.
Never in a million years could I have imagined going up to a bank teller wearing a mask to ask for money.
While we’re on the subject…
Regardless of whether you are FOR or AGAINST masks, FOR or AGAINST social distancing, FOR or AGAINST shutting down the entire economy, FOR or AGAINST the vaccine, FOR or AGAINST being able to meet with a few healthy friends or even healthy family members, FOR or AGAINST the mainstream media, our governments and even the medicalestablishment not even uttering a single word about the importance of maintaining a robust immune system through proper diet, supplementation (hello vitamin D), exercise, stress-reduction, etc., we are quickly falling down a rabbit hole with no end in sight.
My brother Brad King (health + nutritional expert) added…
You are the only ones who can make a difference in your overall health – YOU! Stop living in a constant state of reaction and start becoming proactive. If you sit on your behind and expect your health to be taken care of for you, you are sadly mistaken.
Wake up, move your body, eat some healthy food, stop watching so much negative news, smile more (yes even with a mask on), breath some fresh air (please don’t say you wear a mask when you’re out hiking or taking a walk outside), expose your skin to real sunlight (obviously never get burned), sleep deeply and love with all your heart.
Here’s to a much, much better 2021 and beyond. Oh, and HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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