The thing I like least about growing older is sleeping less. I think one reason why I sleep less is that I'm a bit stiff in the morning and I can't get back to sleep--I have to get up and move around.
Besides what I wrote in the article on Suite101.com about sleep, I find that if I get up and move around until I've limbered up a bit, then I can lie down and listen to Swami J's CD Yoga Nidra. That will always put me back to sleep.
The CD isn't calming music like you'd expect; Swami J leads you through a series of attention exercises--just simply putting your attention on one part of your body and then another. This sequence of body parts is part of the ancient knowledge of India. There's something about the sequence that brings about a profound state of relaxation in the body and mind.
Another thing I do is to run through my prayer list of the dozens of people that I pray for daily. I think about each person in turn and then say some Baha'i healing prayers that I've memorized. It's a very calming exercise and takes me away from any personal problems I may be thinking of.
More later . . .
Take a deep breath,
Dr. Ron
Monday, September 10, 2007
Inflammatory Breast Cancer
I got an email from a woman who had just heard about this frightening disease. She was--well--frightened. So I thought I'd write an article that puts this thing in perspective.
It is nasty--and easily misdiagnosed. There was a woman who died because her doctor told her that she must have been bitten by a spider or something and it would go away. A young girl just 16 years old died because she was afraid to tell anyone that her breast looked funny.
So read the article, learn the symptoms and tell other women to learn the symptoms as well.
Something I didn't put in the article is that this disease points out the importance of eating in such a way so as to reduce inflammation in the body. Inflammatory breast cancer is a combination of cancer in a body that is prone to inflammation due to poor diet. I've written several articles on Suite101 about diet.
So don't be in a panic--inflammatory breast cancer is very rare--just be aware.
Take a deep breath,
Dr. Ron
It is nasty--and easily misdiagnosed. There was a woman who died because her doctor told her that she must have been bitten by a spider or something and it would go away. A young girl just 16 years old died because she was afraid to tell anyone that her breast looked funny.
So read the article, learn the symptoms and tell other women to learn the symptoms as well.
Something I didn't put in the article is that this disease points out the importance of eating in such a way so as to reduce inflammation in the body. Inflammatory breast cancer is a combination of cancer in a body that is prone to inflammation due to poor diet. I've written several articles on Suite101 about diet.
So don't be in a panic--inflammatory breast cancer is very rare--just be aware.
Take a deep breath,
Dr. Ron
GERD-Acid Reflux is not a disease
Just the idea that they would create pills for acid reflux really irritates me! Had you even heard of GERD before they invented the pills for it? It's a manufactured disease.
The problem isn't a chemical imbalance--if you eat a medium pizza and a large coke and then lie down, your intelligent body is going to try to vomit because it knows that lying down is a really stupid thing to do with a stomach full of food that needs to be digested.
OK, maybe you don't eat a medium pizza before bedtime--but you may nibble on things while you're watching TV and maybe have a beer or some other large drink. Still not a good idea.
Read the article on Suite 101 that talks about how to avoid acid reflux.
Take a deep breath,
Dr. Ron
The problem isn't a chemical imbalance--if you eat a medium pizza and a large coke and then lie down, your intelligent body is going to try to vomit because it knows that lying down is a really stupid thing to do with a stomach full of food that needs to be digested.
OK, maybe you don't eat a medium pizza before bedtime--but you may nibble on things while you're watching TV and maybe have a beer or some other large drink. Still not a good idea.
Read the article on Suite 101 that talks about how to avoid acid reflux.
Take a deep breath,
Dr. Ron
Sunday, September 09, 2007
Coffee and Estrogen Dominance
How many women do you know who are struggling with female problems? Endometriosis? Breast cancer? Doesn't it seem that something is seriously wrong?
There are many aspects of modern life that contribute to the chaos in women's sexual health. A big part of it, I believe has to do with the unnatural chemicals that we drink, eat, bath in, or otherwise slather on our bodies.
We all know how much hormones govern women's health and happiness. Hormones need a stable and normal chemical state in the blood and tissues for optimal effectiveness.
Our modern western diet--what could be called the Standard American Diet (SAD)--is not producing a stable and normal chemical state. It is making women's tissues too acid and disrupting the sensitive biochemical reactions.
A big culprit is coffee! Not only does is screw up the acid-base balance in the body, it contains 21 known carcinogens. And how many women do you know who have dealt with cancer? How many of them drink coffee?
Another really nasty habit is sodas--any carbonated drink. Those delightful fizzy bubbles are making your body too acid! Colas, and other sugary soft drinks are even worse because they contain a huge amount of sugar.
Don't get me started on sugar.
That's enough ranting. Drink one cup of coffee if you must. Maybe it won't kill you.
Take a deep breath,
Dr. Ron
There are many aspects of modern life that contribute to the chaos in women's sexual health. A big part of it, I believe has to do with the unnatural chemicals that we drink, eat, bath in, or otherwise slather on our bodies.
We all know how much hormones govern women's health and happiness. Hormones need a stable and normal chemical state in the blood and tissues for optimal effectiveness.
Our modern western diet--what could be called the Standard American Diet (SAD)--is not producing a stable and normal chemical state. It is making women's tissues too acid and disrupting the sensitive biochemical reactions.
A big culprit is coffee! Not only does is screw up the acid-base balance in the body, it contains 21 known carcinogens. And how many women do you know who have dealt with cancer? How many of them drink coffee?
Another really nasty habit is sodas--any carbonated drink. Those delightful fizzy bubbles are making your body too acid! Colas, and other sugary soft drinks are even worse because they contain a huge amount of sugar.
Don't get me started on sugar.
That's enough ranting. Drink one cup of coffee if you must. Maybe it won't kill you.
Take a deep breath,
Dr. Ron
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
10: The Journey to Wild Divine
A friend showed this game to me--and I hate video games--but I found this one really compelling. The game, "The Journey to Wild Divine," uses biofeedback to move you through the obstacles in the game.
Included in the game is biofeedback hardware that hooks up to your fingers to monitor heart and skin resistance characteristics. You have to do various yoga breathing techniques and meditation to create the right pattern of biofeedback readings.
It is a beautifully executed product; the graphics and music are excellent; the affirmations and breathing instructions are enlightening.
I truly felt like the game made me a better person.
Take a deep breath,
Ron
Included in the game is biofeedback hardware that hooks up to your fingers to monitor heart and skin resistance characteristics. You have to do various yoga breathing techniques and meditation to create the right pattern of biofeedback readings.
It is a beautifully executed product; the graphics and music are excellent; the affirmations and breathing instructions are enlightening.
I truly felt like the game made me a better person.
Take a deep breath,
Ron
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