Category Archives: Health

Canned Love

Posted on July 6, 2014 by dcarmack

It is so easy to think that the way things were when you were born, or at least before you were old enouh to form your own memories, is the way that things have always been. My own early memories, … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Living | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

There’s a Pill for That

Posted on July 3, 2014 by dcarmack

Hand me that Prilosec! If you ever wondered what causes your heartburn, here is the WebMD description of the common wisdom on the subject: The basic cause of heartburn is a lower esophageal sphincter, or LES, that doesn’t tighten as … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Living | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Words…To Live By

Posted on July 2, 2014 by dcarmack

If you let up your effort for a day, you will pay. There are just things you have to do every day for yourself, so that you are always doing the work you need to do to move forward. It … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Living | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

Healthy Words

Posted on July 1, 2014 by dcarmack

What is in a name? A rose is still a rose… However, there really is something in a name. Our brains have well-worn patterns available to us to use for things we run into over and over, so that we … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Living | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Re Capping or Learning to Love the Link

Posted on June 29, 2014 by dcarmack

Today I am going to mine the archives and provide you, dear reader with links to the books, documentaries, videos and articles that I have found over the last several months that inspired me to write to you. I know … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Living | 4 Comments

Taking Stock

Posted on June 27, 2014 by dcarmack

I was setting by the pool yesterday with my com padre Jose, and we were enjoying the mild night and a really great cigar. We talked about how great we feel. He is 59 and I am 53, and we … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Living | Tagged , , , | 4 Comments

On Abundance

Posted on June 26, 2014 by dcarmack

Abundance is a noun whose first definition is “an extremely plentiful or over-sufficient quantity or supply: an abundance of grain.” Abundance is a blessing, of course. Not being required to work very hard for sustenance is of course a blessing. Having your requirements met without even thinking about it must be … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Living | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Sweet as Honey

Posted on June 25, 2014 by dcarmack

There isn’t much that is more satisfying to the sweet tooth than the natural goodness of honey. Perfected by nature over millions of years, somehow bees create the perfect table sweetener, seemingly just for our pleasure. Personally, I love the … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Living | Tagged , , , , | 5 Comments

What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger?

Posted on June 24, 2014 by dcarmack

What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, unless you are talking about food. If your food doesn’t serve you, you shouldn’t eat it. There are a great deal of things these days that are available for you to eat or … Continue reading →

Posted in Health, Living | Leave a comment

It’s Easier To Preach

Posted on June 23, 2014 by dcarmack

It's easier to preach than it is to live, or so they say. I am entertaining family for the next few days, and I am getting to spread the good word about diet, sugar, ingredients and how to shop. They … Continue reading →

Posted in Health | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment