To see with the naked eye… That’s my goal. Meaning I want to be able to see accurately and clearly without prescription lenses. I currently wear contacts and glasses for …
Author Archives: Dan
Differentiating
From Dictionary.com: Differentiate 1. to form or mark differently from other such things; distinguish. In medicine there is a concept of differential diagnosis. To treat a condition accurately, a diagnosis …
Retirement From a Physical Perspective
Most of us have had thoughts about retiring, even if it’s not something we are actively planning. Money is the usual focus, along with a place to live and things …
The Business of the Body
In the business of living, the body is a bottom line, a deal breaker, and a regulatory force. We have need of our body, but we build no relationship, generate …
Age and Pain
Does being older mean we have to hurt? No. The possibility of pain is always present, regardless of age. There is no necessity for older people to hurt! Most chronic …
Symptoms
Ida Rolf said, “If your symptoms go away, that’s your problem.” Sounds harsh, huh? Pain and irritation are unpleasant. But what Ida was pointing out is that there is more …
Left Brain, Right Brain
The concept of brain halves having different modes of thought is pretty common. The idea of dominance of one half affecting personality is used to explain why some of us …
Perspective on Exercise
I used to lift weights. I liked it. I wasn’t very good at it, but it was still satisfying. Then I got hurt. I took time off. I went back, …
Back Care Basics
Back pain is common, frustrating, tedious and often expensive. Here are some quick and simple tools for easing the pain. When things are really bad, be nice to your self! …
The Pain Behind Obesity
My parents struggled with weight gain. I pay attention, but I stay pretty comfortable. What is the difference? It is not abstinence! I eat, and I love to eat a …