The Natural World
The Natural World Created in Newsletter 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 […]
A Book and Its Cover
A Book and Its Cover Created in Newsletter Library A book cover may not necessarily tell the whole story and may not accurately portray the nature of the contents within. Publishing companies pay high salaries to their marketing staff to create cover copy that will entice prospective buyers to make a purchase. But many times […]
The Light Within
The Light Within Created in Newsletter 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 […]
Smart Shoulders
Smart Shoulders Created in Newsletter Library Our shoulder joints have the greatest range of motion of any of the musculoskeletal joints in our bodies. The shoulder joint is really two joints, the glenohumeral joint between the arm bone (humerus) and the shoulder blade (scapula) and the acromioclavicular joint between the acromion (a bony projection off […]
Exercising with Your Baby
Exercising with Your Baby Created in Newsletter Library, Pregnancy & Parenting From biking and hiking to walking and jogging, today’s parents are keeping fit and bonding with their babies in the process. With an array of products unheard of a generation ago— like baby carriers, joggers and trailers— even the tiniest among us are enjoying […]
The Circle of Life
The Circle of Life Created in Newsletter Library, Wellness Many people – adults and children – are familiar with the marvelous animated feature “The Lion King”. Most have found themselves humming the film’s theme “The Circle of Life” long after they’ve stopped actively thinking about the film itself. “The Circle of Life” is not only […]
Wellness Gardens
Wellness Gardens Created in Newsletter Library Wellness Gardens When time is spent in an office or indoors day in and day out, some can lose that connection to the outside world. And that loss of connection can lead to higher stress levels and more health ailments without even realizing it. But when that the gap […]
Built to Last
Built to Last Created in Newsletter Library, Senior Health Just like the well-known, best-selling American truck, your body is built to last. But if it’s built to last, why do so many people have serious problems with their bodies? If a human body is built to last, why does it seem to break down so […]
Remember to Schedule Your Spinal Screening
Remember to Schedule Your Spinal Screening Created in Newsletter Library, Wellness Most of us have undergone some type of screening exam in the last several years. Depending on your age, personal history, and family history, you may have needed to go for a periodic mammography, colonoscopy, or cardiac stress test. If everything was fine, you […]
Summer Sports
Summer Sports Created in Newsletter Library Summer Sports In the summertime, everyone’s thoughts turn to the outdoors. We want to get out in the sun and have some fun. Some people do exercise outdoors, such as running, walking, and biking, all year long regardless of the weather.1 For others, summer’s warmer temperatures make activity outside the […]