Today is the first International Day of Persons with Disabilities. I’ll just quickly put forth my view on disability: Most of us enjoy pretty good health and functionality. I think it’s time we let go of some (or all) of the intolerance and impatience we have when interacting with people who have less to work… Continue Reading
Oops I missed again (yesterday). Today, on day 9, WEGO wants to know how I think my readers see me. Well, I know my mom reads the blog – she told me that the other day. Beyond that, I have a minimal sense as to who I am reaching. I’ve been spending a lot of… Continue Reading
On Day 5 of the WEGO Health Activist Blog-a-Day challenge, they ask me to list 5 things that changed my life as a health activist, and how. I’m not sure if I have 5, but here’s my story: It all started when I was 17 and 50 pounds overweight. All my young life I had… Continue Reading
What’s a Plateauing Athlete To Do? A reader recently asked me why, after a number of months on a successful (and sane – something I advocate!) weight loss/exercise plan, she stopped losing weight. She had lost 70 lbs, and was working on that last 30. She told me she was doing the same thing she… Continue Reading
Posture Monday – Those Neck Whips – Yo Mama Not Watching? Posturally Is. Because of the holiday weekend, I’m posting the first Posture Monday for July a bit early. I want you to take it to heart as you celebrate and party. This month, Posture Monday focuses on the neck – your neck alignment, good… Continue Reading
I have the honor of hosting May’s Carnival of Healing, which is a monthly opportunity to read handpicked blog posts on the topics of holistic healing, self-empowerment and spirituality. Every month a different blogger hosts the carnival. Last month it was hosted by Coach Carolyn who blogs at Becoming a Woman of Purpose. Next month… Continue Reading
Social posture may account for a new slant on the health care debate. Do we already practice socialized medicine? Perhaps, and it may be based on our social postures in the ER.
You may be aware that I am the Back and Neck Pain Guide on About.com. That’s where you can find more info on the allopathic aspect of back pain relief. Well, tomorrow (Tuesday, June 22) Secretary Sebelius will be taking questions from About.com readers regarding patient rights and insurance reform.
I taught Clear the Blear last night. Fun! (As always.) Every time I teach it I learn so much, and the curriculum keeps growing and developing. One of the biggest take-aways for in-person participants always seems to be how breathing can be used to help them find support for their body posture. In Clear the… Continue Reading
How often does your upper back hurt? Upper back pain is one of those things that seems to elude the “people in the know”, ie medical researchers and conventional physicians. They’ve done some studies on it but not nearly as many as for neck pain or lower back pain. Yet, one of the few things they do know about upper back pain is that it’s about as common as lower back pain, which affects 80% of people at some point in their lives. It is also just as troubling.