Who’s afraid of some teeny tiny biomarkers? A functional medicine chiropractor friend of mine suggested I have a blood test, known as the A1C or HA1C, run so we could look more closely at what might be going on in my blood. Turns out…things weren’t so good. The doctor went over my results with me, and I guess I failed … The rest of the story…
Category Archives: healthy habits
Feel Good And Happy
Do you feel good and happy today? It’s mostly a choice you know. After all, if you’re eating junky stuff that makes you feel bad and unhappy, that’s a choice you make. You can decide to eat a brainy breakfast, a live-food lunch, a dynamic dinner, and stimulating snacks. Or you can decide to eat a sugary toaster pastry for … The rest of the story…
Sleep Is Good For The Brain
You may have heard that sleep is good for the brain. And you may already know that kids need plenty of sleep as they’re growing and maturing. But did you know they also need regular sleep times? Yep, a study at University College in London backs up what Grandmother said all those years ago. Get those kids to bed at … The rest of the story…
Listen To The Music In The Morning
May I make a recommendation? Listen to the music in the morning. It plays every single day without fail. And it doesn’t matter where you live…it’s there. In the spring, summer, and autumn there’s a symphony outside your home. When you open your windows in the morning, you can hear it. It’s there in the winter, too, but the cold … The rest of the story…
Laughter And Love
Laughter and love stimulate hope. Sometimes you just need a good laugh. And love can shine a spotlight in the darkness and find you a good reason to laugh. Personally, I find reasons to laugh and smile…they appear all around me, above me, and inside my silly brain. For example…a few nights ago my two dogs were watching me make … The rest of the story…
The Sloppy Pelican
I remember my first ferry ride across Galveston Bay in Texas. Yes, it was a long time ago. My grandparents had come down from Oklahoma, and my dad was showing them the sights along the coast. He drove the car up on the ferry. And once it took off, we were all able to get out and walk around for … The rest of the story…
Chocolate For Health
Things sure have changed since I was a kid…way back in the last century. I remember being told not to use my allowance to buy “junk”. And I knew what that meant…no candy bars, no pop, no sugary substances that were sure to fill me with disease and terror. Now…lots of “experts” say we can (and maybe even should) eat … The rest of the story…
Peanut Butter And Honey
Peanut butter and honey is better than peanut butter and jelly! There. I said it…I meant it…and I know it’s true. Because I said so, that’s why. I’m just kidding…sort of. I happen to love honey on a sandwich instead of jelly. And here’s the thing…honey, when you get the kind that’s found close to where you live, is a … The rest of the story…
Great Big Smile
OK…whatever you’re doing right now (including reading my writing) take a few seconds and put a great big smile on your face. I don’t care if it feels weird. Just do it. C’mon, let’s see that great…big…smile. Ahh…there it is. I knew you could do it. Now, I know there are times you just don’t feel like smiling. No worries. … The rest of the story…
Don’t Be A Lame Brain
If you’ve ever watched any of those old Three Stooges movies, you’ve probably heard Moe call Larry and Curly “lame brain” more than once. Of course, that was the pot calling the kettle black. Moe was every bit as much a lame brain as the others. He just got to be the leader of the pack. When I was a … The rest of the story…
Reading Is So Delicious
I heard this expression today: “reading is so delicious“. And being a lover of words and the word pictures they can stir up…well I just had to bake some of my thoughts about it. It’s only natural…and delicious. 🙂 When you think about what reading can do for you, it makes sense to say it’s delicious. At least when you’re … The rest of the story…
Butterflies For Kids
I don’t have any scientific proof, but I believe God made butterflies for kids. Think about it. Butterflies are beautiful creatures. So are kids. Butterflies love to flitter here, there, and everywhere. So do kids. Butterflies love sweet things. Kids, do too. It’s difficult to look at butterflies and not smile. Same with kids. OK…maybe I’m biased. I’ve always had … The rest of the story…
Healthy Habits For Kids
Get plenty of sleep. Eat foods that are good for you. Don’t eat and drink sugary stuff all the time. Brush your teeth at least twice a day. Yep, these are all healthy habits for kids. But did you know that healthy habits are more than just food and hygiene? For instance…there’s this very addictive invention that almost all American … The rest of the story…
Mind Your Manners
You’re a work in progress. That’s why you should mind your manners. Be nice to other people. Why be mean anyway? What good could possibly come from it? Think about this…You probably like to get presents on your birthday or Christmas…right? And you probably like when there’s ice cream or cake for dessert. True? Well, each time someone gives you … The rest of the story…
And A Day Without some Music notes…Is Like…really quiet I write music for kids, and I don’t even have any kids. My wife and I didn’t receive that blessing. Be we HAVE received the blessing of being around some of the best kids on the planet. Let me name some: Alina, Kiralee, Hannah, Curtis, Benjamin, Caleb, Moriah, Archer, Dominic, Lili, … The rest of the story…