Strengthen Your Heart - Reduce Stress with a Light Foot

Want to strengthen your heart and reduce stress?  Go dancing!


 I met an old backhoe operator the other weekend who was carried through his shift working a leveling a parking lot at a construction by the thought of picking up his wife and heading out to a community dance centre where he plays the bass and dances until the wee hours of the morning.


He was was really excited about the coming evening as his shift drew to a close as he grew up participating in such dancing in regularly in the south-east corner of Quebec near Maine.


There is little wonder that he seemed to be brimming with energy and life as he spoke of his memories from various dance groups and bands. A friend of ours who goes dancing regularly also eagerly anticipates her weekly dancing and seems to be full of energy and enthusiasm for life as well.


And most doctors will tell you that dancing -- especially as in old time square dancing, tangos type of dances are an excellent way to socialize, as well as to get a great aerobic workout, lose weight  and reduce stress all at the same time.


So, if you want a little change of pace from power-weight lifting, or running those marathons, or cycling, or swimming you might want to pick up those dance shoes and head out once in a while with your wife or girl friend to your local dance hall.


If you have any doubts about this  watch the Dancing with the Stars show on T.V.


Some of the current contestants, such as Nancy Grace, legal television host and journalist, have lost as much as 15 pounds half way through the current season -- and seem to be having the time of their lives at the same time.

Don't Ever Do This!

The media -- either the Vancouver Sun  or  Globe and Mail recently ran a short story about a farmer who caught men trying to steal  all all-terrain vehicle from one of his sheds.


He responded by grabbing a shot gun and chasing them down in his pick up.  He ended up shooting one of the  thieves -- in the back -- while he was trying to run away.


The end result of this was that while the thief was not that severely injured ( the gun was loaded with light bird shot) the farmer was sentenced to 90 days in jail.


Remember. Never give into high pressure reactions and act without thinking.  You are responsible for the results of every action to you make. 


Saying that you didn't intend to ...or didn't know --- does not work in law.

Look For Other Ways To Relax

The on-going trial of Dr. Murray, the former  Michael Jackson doctor who is now on trial for involuntary manslaughter is a vivid reminder not only for doctors to always follow the proper protocol when administering dangerous drugs -- but especially for entertainers -- and the rest of us to look around for other ways to relax and fight insomnia with alternative remedies --  that we discuss with our family physicians before using.


One of these alternative -- reflexology -- the massaging of points in your feet, arms, hands, ears, and even head has been around for centuries -- has been proving highly effective in fighting things like stress -- and has no dangerous side effects. For more information  clock on reflexologists  or reflexology associations in your area.


More and more mainstream physicians and other doctors are recommending reflexology both fight off health problems as well  as to help you recover from operations and other health treatments.  And from person experience I can assure you that it does work.

Stress Destroying You?

If excessive stress is destroying you or somebody you know click on:


www.dr.nedd.com


He has some very helpful  (and proven) suggestions for protecting yourself from stress and has a seminar coming up November 2, 2011 you should  attend.


(See also  " Flu's Coming Get Scrubbing" and "Play The Role of  Reporter" below.) 

Flu's Coming; Get Scrubbing

The Flu is coming and germs are everywhere! According to the article " Where the Germs Are" in the  Reader's Digest, large-print, October 2011 edition germs are everywhere on kitchen sponges and cleaning rags, kitchen sinks. Bathroom sins including toothbrush holders and counter tops, ATM keypads, and shopping carts.


The best counter attack pharmaceutical drugs, cough medicine, herbal remedies?  Nope!


According to Christ Woolston,  the tried and proven tactic of washing your hands often -- for about 20 seconds each time -- about the length of time it takes to hum "Happy Birthday" twice.


Keep an eye open for (and use) those hand disinfectant dispensers  featured in many drug stores and other retail outlets and remember to back this up with frequent scrubbing when using kitchen or bathroom sinks for the best protection.

Play The Role of Reporter

Play the role of reporter whenever somebody is giving you advice or directions or assuring you of something -- orally or in print.


Remember the five w's -- the who, what, why, where, when -- and of course "how"? including them in a mental interrogation of yourself such as:  "What has this person told me so far"? "What proof has he offered?" "What is the source of his ideas or information -- is it credible?"


You can avoid a lot of problems this way -- whether you are talking to somebody in person or  when you are reading something like the promised ingredients on organic produce or vitamins in health food stores.  There is a lot of real mental garbage out there  masquerading as credible information.


such analysis might create questions you can ask the person you are talking to right away or you can follow up on later before making any critical decisions regarding your health or business matters etc.


If you are discussing things in a group listen carefully to the questions other persons raise and the answers they are given as well.
We ran into this type of thing the other day where the real estate agent was telling people different things.
  


Don't get caught!. Follow the example of the reporters on "The Passionate Eye", "Marketplace" or one of the CNN investigative news programs.

Cell Phone Danger for Young?

The debate about cell phone danger continues, but in the latest development experts are warning parents that persons under 18 should limit their use.


For more current information on this critical issue click on  cbc.ca and click on tech news