Looking for Life in the slow lane

IBS - Not just a sour stomach

Jackson — Sun, 27 May 2007 06:08:00 GMT

Here I was with a bit of heart burn and stomachache or a sour stomach, out of zantac. I was googling to see about a half remembered home remedy with baking soda. And what do I run across, Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Symptoms of the condition can include cramping, bloating, constipation and diarrhea. They went on to say these conditions are similar to those you find in depression, so things that work for depression work for it," The condition is surprisingly common....(read more)

Even when I sleep?? - Bad news

Jackson — Sun, 22 Apr 2007 23:20:00 GMT

Hey, I have a pretty stressful job. I probably *** about it more than some. But at least I thought that it was mostly a daytime thing. Go home, Get some sleep and start out fresh but I guess not. A recent study in Belgain found that stress does not leave you alone when you leave your job.EVEN when sleeping.The study was done at Ghent University in Belgium 178 people who had their blood pressure measured 24/7. They found that even when sleeping those with high stress jobs had...(read more)

You Think Your Immune?

Jackson — Sat, 03 Mar 2007 14:00:00 GMT

Stress 8 in 10 Americans feel stressed, a Gallup poll conducted in Jan. 2007 shows U.S stress levels haven't changed much in recent years. Since 1994, between 33% and 42% of Americans have reported frequent stress. In the latest Gallup poll, of 1,010 adults telephoned Dec. 11-14 of last year, 38% reported frequent stress while 39% said they sometimes felt stress.Combined that means that 77% of us are effected by stress. 40% would probably considered themselves stressed out.3% said...(read more)

Staying Active

Jackson — Sat, 05 Aug 2006 04:35:00 GMT

As we age it is important to keep active and moving as much as possible. The human body can be summed up with the phrase "use it or lose it." When we look at the role of balance as we age, it becomes an essential tool for fall prevention, and a simple but effective way to improve quality of life. The greater our Stabilty, Agility, and Mobility (S.A.M.), the greater chance we have of living a healthy active life well into old age. Remember, it is never too late to start a balanced life,...(read more)

Sleeping in the fast lane? Try Relaxing Roman Chamomile

Jackson — Sun, 02 Jul 2006 07:18:00 GMT

If you are living a fast paced life, it can be hard to slow down when it is time to sleep. When your mind is going at full throttle all day and into the night you may have trouble sleeping at night Roman Chamomile may be part of the answer Did you know that Roman Chamomile essential oil has been medically proven to cure insomnia as long as it is continually used? That's great news for a lot of people, but how should you use it for the best results? Just follow these 3 easy...(read more)

Combating the Phyiscal Effects of Stress

Jackson — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 04:33:00 GMT

Hot Cocoa Tops In Antioxidants There's sweet news about hot cocoa: Researchers at Cornell University have shown that the popular winter beverage contains more antioxidants per cup than a similar serving of red wine or tea and may be a healthier choice....(read more)

Easy Steps to Reduce Eye Strain

admin — Sun, 25 Jun 2006 11:37:00 GMT

For work Related Eye Strain there are a number of steps you can take to reduce the impact of hours in front of the computer and more hours of reading.

Work Station Recommendations

The computer screen should be slightly below eye level (about 20 degrees). Copy should be at the same level as the screen.
Locate keyboard so your wrists and lower arms are parallel to the floor.
Chairs should provide proper back support and be adjustable
Adjust the chair height so your feet are flat on the floor with thighs parallel to the floor
Adjust the worktable so legs and knees clear its underside
The screen brightness and contrast should be adjusted by the operator for the maximum viewing comfort
The workstation lighting should provide a 10:3 ratio: screen characters 10 times brighter than the screen background; room illumination 3 times brighter than screen background
Each workstation should have an adjustable shaded copy lamp that can be aimed by the operator without causing screen reflections
Eliminate glare and screen reflections by moving or tilting the computer or getting an anti-glare screen.
Operators should face into an open space beyond the computer screen
Clean the screen regularly as they attract dust
Take a short break, 10-15 minutes every two hours, to relax your eyes and body.

Your Eye Examination For Computer Use

Due to the unique characteristics and high visual demands of computer work, you should have a comprehensive eye examination prior to or soon after beginning your computer work and periodically after. Your examination should include:

A general eye and health history

A specific history relating to computer work. Be prepared to describe the type of computer work you do, the number of hours, the time of day you usually work on the computer, the size, type and color of your screen and screen characters, positions and work distances in your workstation, the lighting in the room, and the type severity and frequency of any symptoms your having

A measurement of your visual acuity at distance and near
Do an evaluation of your internal and external eye health
A measurement of possible prescriptions for distance and near working distances
An assessment of eye focusing ability
An evaluation of eye coordination and eye movement skills

Complementary Health Approaches To Reduce Visual Stress

Nutritional Consideration

Bilberry and lutein- to give the eyes increased circulation and needed eye nutrients.

Vitamin A eye drops- to help lubricate the eyes and give them valuable anti-oxidants.

Easy Eye Exercises to Reduce Stress and Damage to your vision

Jackson — Sun, 25 Jun 2006 03:49:00 GMT

Easy Eye exercises

Palming:

The palming exercise will teach you to relax your eyes, which in turn will bring healthy energy to your eyes.

First, rub your hands together until they feel warm (about 15 to 20 seconds). Then place your cupped hands over your closed eyes, being careful not to touch your eyes with the palms of your hands. The fingers of each hand should overlap and rest gently on the center of your forehead. Don't create any unnecessary pressure on your face. If your arms get tired, rest your elbows on a table.

Sit quietly for one to two minutes with your hands over your eyes. The more relaxed you become, the blacker the darkness you will see with your eyes closed.

Near-far focus

This exercise improves eye flexibility:

Hold your thumb six inches from your nose. Focus on your thumb. Take one deep breath and exhale slowly. Then focus on an object about 10 feet away. Take another deep breath and slowly exhale. Repeat back and forth 15 times

Scanning

This exercise helps you increase the flexibility of your eyes.

Sitting or standing at one end of a room, let your eyes scan around the edges of objects in the room - clocks, televisions, doors, lights, computers, etc. The object of this exercise is to keep your eyes moving in a loose and fluid way. Do this exercise for two minutes. Remember to breathe.

Hydrotherapy

Place a bowl of hot water and a bowl of cold water in front of you. The hot water should be hot but not so hot that it burns you. The cold water should be ice cold, so either put ice cubes in it or get it out of the refrigerator. Put a wash cloth in each bowl. Place the wash cloth from the bowl of hot water against your closed eyes for 30 seconds. Then do the same with the wash cloth from the bowl of cold water. Continue to alternate the hot and cold wash cloths. Finish by gently massaging your closed eyes with a dry towel. Do this for two minutes.

Stress Can Effect your eye sight and what to do about it

Jackson — Sun, 25 Jun 2006 02:54:00 GMT

MYTH: We cannot do anything to protect our vision from worsening due to computer eyestrain. FACT: With the correct eye care program that includes eye exercises, and proper diet and supplementation, you can significantly effect and even improve your vision. COMPUTERS AND VISION Over 100 million people in the United States today use computers. More than 50 percent experience eyestrain, headaches, blurred vision and other visual symptoms related to sustained use of the computer....(read more)

Easy Eye Care at Work

admin — Sun, 25 Jun 2006 04:13:00 GMT

For work Related Eye Strain there are a number of steps you can take to reduce the impact of hours in front of the computer and more hours of reading....(read more)

You want stress - Kids - They Say the Darnest things - Stress from under achievers

Jackson — Fri, 19 May 2006 08:42:00 GMT

Passing by her daughter's bedroom I was surprised to see everything was picked up. Then I saw an envelope propped up prominently on the center of the bed. It was addressed, "Mom."

My better half daughter's too smart for our own good. ;-).

Not being able to resist I opened the envelope and read the letter.:

Dear Mom: It is with great regret and sorrow that I'm writing you. I had to elope with my new boyfriend because I wanted to avoid a scene with Dad and you. I've been finding real passion with Ahmed and he is so nice-even with all his piercings, tattoos, beard, and his motorcycle clothes.
But it's not only the passion Mom, I'm pregnant and Ahmed said that we will be very happy. He already owns a trailer in the woods and has a stack of firewood for the whole winter. He wants to have many more children with me and that's now one of my dreams too. Ahmed taught me that
marihuana doesn't really hurt anyone and we'll be growing it for us and trading it with his friends for all the cocaine and ecstasy we want. In the meantime, we'll pray that science will find a cure for AIDS so Ahmed can get better; he sure deserves it!! Don't worry Mom, I'm 15 years old now
and I know how to take care of myself. Someday I'm sure we'll be back to visit so you can get to know your grand children.

Your daughter, Sue

PS: Mom, none of the above is true. I'm over at the neighbor's house. I just wanted to remind you that there are worse things in life than my report card that's in my desk center drawer.
I love you! Call when it is safe for me to come home.

After playing this for all it was worth showing it to Mom, ( almost cut off the p.s., we have been playing a bit of tit for tat) I call her friends as asked them to adopt her.

Then I found out she just copied the damn thing off the internet.

grrr....