The Older I Get, The Better I Was History makes us fools out of most of us. What we predict does not happen. Yet we can always rewrite the past where it matters most – to most of us. Constantly and unconsciously we seamlessly refashion our autobiographies. It’s a triumph of the self. The Future […]
Novel Uses of Alcohol (1/16/13)
Many Uses I’ve seen people “treat” themselves with alcohol for many stated reasons. They include: 1. Getting blitzed to “forget everything” (causes have includes faltering love affairs, financial crashes, dying plants, poor calculus grades and “no reason except I want to.”) 2. Fight off radiation sickness (recommended by a Russian virologist – who was still […]
How To Get Off Sleeping Pills (1/15/13)
When Pill = Sleep In America alone, tens of millions take sleeping pills to sleep each night. Yet sleeping pills don’t produce natural sleep. They worsen memory. They increase the risk of death. But people can’t stop. Physically or behaviorally addicted, they know pill = sleep. Here are some reasons why that happens – and […]
Lifestyle in a Can? The Power of Energy (1/8/13)
Powered by Energy Tired out by the holidays? Energy can be yours. Instantly. You’ll work better. Perform better. Stay bright and alert (so claims of 5 Hour Energy) Or you can achieve “Monster Energy”. In seconds, you can“Unleash Your Beast.” The newest fracas about energy drinks, a $10 billion industry and the most rapidly growing beverage […]
It’s Genetics (1/7/12)
Sorry, You’re All Flawed People often want to know the causes of their illnesses. They often hear the phrase “it’s genetics.” The answer provokes little solace and some fear. Aid is provided in the sense there is “an explanation.” But an explanation that speaks to innate, uncontrollable flaws? What will happen to me next, people […]
