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Elizabeth Scott, Ph.D., who co-directs the Center for Hygiene and Health in Home and Community at Simmons University in Boston, reminds us that we can’t necessarily control what we touch or who else touched it but we can look after our own hands. Other than frequent hand washing, wearing a mask and social distancing, smart, safe grocery shopping may be an additional, effective prevention strategy against COVID-19. Certain foods, especially fruits that contain abundant bioactive compounds, are shown to modify…..
Reading a review of the award-winning children’s book Runaway Smile and imaging the ants “windsurfing across a bowl of milk during the windy season” brought a smile to my face. Valentine’s Day gave you an opportunity to express your love, appreciation and tender feelings for others. Receiving gifts on this loving occasion generally brings a smile to your face. When you feel happy you release endorphins, neurotransmitters, which have a positive effect on your health. Smiling makes you feel happy……
100 million is the estimated number of Americans who live with chronic pain. Special nerve endings in our body can distinguish pain signals from other signals. These nerve endings send messages to our spinal cord. That’s why you yank your hand from the fire without thinking, “That’s hot.” – Your cerebral cortex thinks about the pain and decides what to do. (WebMD July/Aug 2018p.76,77) Your nerves, spine and brain constantly message each other to determine how you feel the…..