Stretching was a thing when I was growing up. Going for a run? Put that leg up on a fence and stretch that hamstring. Kickboxing class starting soon? Do those side lunges and stretch that groin out. …
How Do You Say Goodbye To Rice, Bread, Pasta, Tortillas, And Every Other Carb That Has Nourished Us?
The answer: very, very s-l-o-w-l-y. It seems well-nigh impossible. Many folks have successfully put sweets aside, but starchy carbohydrates are another matter entirely. By this point in human …
Pausing The COVID Updates And How Calmness Gets You Ahead
Things in the COVID realm are changing so frequently…it’d be a full-time job commenting on the updates. No question it’s important to stay current on the pandemic. As a physician, of course I say …
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I’ve Been Beat Up Before
But working out felt worse. It was at an East L.A. boxing gym, where Oscar de la Hoya once trained. A trainer put me through some conditioning paces. Jumping jacks for a few minutes, then stand …
How To Stop Breaking Off Little Bits
There's a concept you may recognize, if you're a science fiction geek: the Amtal Rule, from Frank Herbert’s Dune. Pressure test something until it fails, to assess its worth. If you have …
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If You Want To Stay Active, Don’t Stop – Ever
This one is for Sandy: “I want to do Aikido until I die.” Your activity of choice could be tennis, kendo, running races, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Tae Kwon Do, or trail running. Rock climbing, surfing, …
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