Health For Life

The four spinal curves cushion the effects of stress and permit greater turning and bending

When you think of your spine, do you think of a straight row of bones that go from the bottom of your brain to the bottom of your back? In reality, the spine is made up of four different curves that provide balance and flexibility to your body and help prevent injury. These curves also allow the spine to support 10 times more weight than it could if the curves were missing! You can more easily see these curves when you view a model of the spine from a side view. The four types of spinal curves are: (more…)

Yes, Indeed and all the more beautiful while doing some high-altitude snowshoing with a friend of mine. We reached a late point in the hike where the winds were whipping and the darkness had the upper hand and somehow we entertained frozen fingers while fumbling for zippers and buttons on our mountaineering gear. All dramatic stories that end well usually smell of gratitude and simple pleasure. we found this hidden cabin in the Mt. Rose wilderness as the eclipse was moving into half of its initial crossing. Shortly thereafter a ripping fire, warm food, and relaxation time greeted us in a spacious way.

My friend Steve left many blessings behind including quinoa, agave nectar, and Hafiz’s book of poetry entitled The Gift. What gifts will greet future travelers?

The following afternoon after a 5 mile hike that lowered us over 3,000 feet I enjoyed an afternoon of treating patients. What a phenomenal day it was.

This should be a nice opportunity to play witness to our phenomenal world. Perhaps organize an evening around it. I know that I am.

“I would love to live like a river flows, carried by the surprise of its own unfolding.”

after all, it’s what you’re made of. Some of us just have to dig a little deeper to get to the truth of who we are. Give thanks for the opportunity to join into something larger than ourselves that helps us transcend the myopic confines we entertain about our lives. I’ve heard it said that with love “all boats rise to the highest tide.” When there is love around, joy is always close by and when these are your co-pilots you’ve got reason to sing and put a little joy in every heart you connect with. (more…)