Monthly Archives: December 2018
This web site focuses on maintaining health and wellness. That’s why I’m writing about an invisible lifelong family legacy that you can pass on to future generations by simply making an educational decision. Epigenetics is the chemical modification of genes and how the information in our genes is expressed and used by our cells – how cells read our genes. The scientific journal Nature Neuroscience (June 2004) proved and reinforced this evidence. A mother’s behavior can cause epigenetic changes in…..
It’s a good time of the year to reflect on some of the articles about my adventures. As I place them together the collection seems a little small compared to the busy beehive of activity that’s been buzzing around my life. Additionally, as I co-host on the Talk Radio show, Aspects of Writing that is designed to inspire viewers and writers to focus on concerns in today’s society, my schedule fills up quickly. Response from LinesofListeningblog.wordpress.com continues at a steady…..
So what makes us feel good, what makes us sizzle? According to an article by Salynn Boyles from the archives of WebMD, athletes who encounter unavoidable injuries in playing sports can play through the pain because they have a higher tolerance than a “couch potato.” The report expands the theory that physical activity boosts levels of chemicals that mimic the effects of “feel good” and pain-relieving opioids, known as endorphins. Seems as though we can get a feel-good high from…..
Vitrification is a process of converting a material into a glass-like amorphous solid that is free from any crystalline structure, either by the quick removal or addition of heat or by mixing with an additive. So, what does this mean and why am I writing about it? Well, your most recognizable example of this process occurs as you walk along the beach and you find a solid form of light-brown tinted glass lying in the sand. When lightning strikes enough…..
As we enter the month of December the feeling of free-floating anxiety is rising. There seems to be an unwritten rule that we must perform unusual social activities with our friends and casual acquaintances for the next few weeks in order to fulfill an invisible cultural norm. This duty requires our appearance at social functions that are often scheduled to include potluck meals prepared with high-calorie foods that we prepare late at night with ingredients we normally wouldn’t purchase. We…..
I was listening to an interview with a prominent sports marketing and memorabilia entrepreneur. This person has overcome multiple challenges in his life to become successful. These struggles facing humiliation and embarrassment solidified his purpose at a young age. His focus which was forged into a purpose centers around developing healthy relationships. It’s obvious that this person is a prominent figure in today’s sports arena. He has strategically developed business relationships throughout his tenuous career. Therefore, he enjoys conversational dialogues…..