Sunday, October 28, 2012
Sesame Street and Hurricane Preparedness
Many years ago, back before Al Roker had his WLS, Sesame Street did a series of shows dealing with a hurricane on Sesame Street. The official Sesame Street web site has a whole page of helpful tips parents can use to help their little ones through Hurricane Sandy, as well as all 4 episodes of the hurricane story.
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Many Terminal Cancer Patients Put False Hope in Chemo, Study Finds
Many Terminal Cancer Patients Put False Hope in Chemo, Study Finds
I wish my dad had known this when he was in his last year of life instead of him and my step-mom spending ALL their savings AND taking out a loan to pay for his experimental chemo (ran through all the routine chemo drugs) that gave him just a few extra months of life, all of them suffered in agony with bone-wracking pain and shortness of breath so severe he could no longer eat.
I wish my dad had known this when he was in his last year of life instead of him and my step-mom spending ALL their savings AND taking out a loan to pay for his experimental chemo (ran through all the routine chemo drugs) that gave him just a few extra months of life, all of them suffered in agony with bone-wracking pain and shortness of breath so severe he could no longer eat.
Friday, October 12, 2012
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Some People Get Crazy Over Blood Sugar Tests
Who in the world would complain about a fasting blood sugar of 85??
Why are they calling themselves "diabetic" if a 1 hour post-prandial blood sugar reads 130?? No, not a doctor, self-diagnosed.
Why are men of 5'7" or so calling themselves "fat" at weights below 110 pounds???
Why are these same people wondering if "something is wrong" when they get hungry 5 hours after eating a meal of 2 pieces of fruit then going to the gym for a 2-hour workout????
Has the whole world gone crazy or just the corners of it that I peek into?
Why are they calling themselves "diabetic" if a 1 hour post-prandial blood sugar reads 130?? No, not a doctor, self-diagnosed.
Why are men of 5'7" or so calling themselves "fat" at weights below 110 pounds???
Why are these same people wondering if "something is wrong" when they get hungry 5 hours after eating a meal of 2 pieces of fruit then going to the gym for a 2-hour workout????
Has the whole world gone crazy or just the corners of it that I peek into?
Monday, September 17, 2012
Dr. Deah and the Narwhal Factor
Dr. Deah Schwartz has a great post today on her blog regarding size awareness that she calls the Narwhal Factor Revisited. Go over and take a look and maybe leave her a nice comment if you like what you see.
Monday, August 27, 2012
Celebrate Our Differences - Don't Make Us Comform
The following is a passage taken from Derek Lin's book,Tao of Joy Every Day. I really wish all of those people who insist we all fit into the same esthetic mold read it. Then again, that would be contrary to what the passage is saying. :)
August 27
Day 239
Differences
Have you ever noticed that people have an irrational need for others to be just like them? They want people to think and do things the way they do. They show a definite preference for those who have attitudes and perspectives similar to their own.
Friction occurs when this need is not met. All too often, people encounter others who have different ideas and opinions. Sometimes, the differences are in terms of beliefs, values and political ideologies. The feeling of irritation sets in. They feel discomfort, and after a while discomfort becomes resentment.
This is not in accordance with the Tao. The teachings of the Tao celebrate the diversity of the myriad of things. It is the differences you see everywhere that make life interesting. Imagine a world with only one kind of flower or one kind of fruit, and feel how grateful you are to not live in such a world.
August 27
Day 239
Differences
Have you ever noticed that people have an irrational need for others to be just like them? They want people to think and do things the way they do. They show a definite preference for those who have attitudes and perspectives similar to their own.
Friction occurs when this need is not met. All too often, people encounter others who have different ideas and opinions. Sometimes, the differences are in terms of beliefs, values and political ideologies. The feeling of irritation sets in. They feel discomfort, and after a while discomfort becomes resentment.
This is not in accordance with the Tao. The teachings of the Tao celebrate the diversity of the myriad of things. It is the differences you see everywhere that make life interesting. Imagine a world with only one kind of flower or one kind of fruit, and feel how grateful you are to not live in such a world.
The Tao Today
Out of the same spirit of gratitude, affirm the truth that others cannot, and should not, all be the same as you. After all, out of all the countless humans who have walked the Earth, there has never been anyone quite like you. You are absolutely unique, and the many differences between you and others are there for you to explore, embrace and enjoy. We should celebrate our differences.
The Tao of Joy Every Day
365 Days of Tao Living
Derek Lin
2011
Tarcher/Penguin Press
ISBN: 978-1-58542-918-9
http://sites.dereklin.com/author/the-tao-of-joy-every-day
Look inside the book at its Amazon page.
Out of the same spirit of gratitude, affirm the truth that others cannot, and should not, all be the same as you. After all, out of all the countless humans who have walked the Earth, there has never been anyone quite like you. You are absolutely unique, and the many differences between you and others are there for you to explore, embrace and enjoy. We should celebrate our differences.
The Tao of Joy Every Day
365 Days of Tao Living
Derek Lin
2011
Tarcher/Penguin Press
ISBN: 978-1-58542-918-9
http://sites.dereklin.com/author/the-tao-of-joy-every-day
Look inside the book at its Amazon page.
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