~~~~~ You may have read some of my articles about beauty, beautiful skin, and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). This is one of my favorite topics and readers seem to like it a lot too. When there’s a new post on skincare and Chinese beauty secrets the response is swift. People want to learn about all … Continue reading Jade Instruments And Ancient Traditions: Chinese Beauty Treatments That You Will Love
~~~~~ “A history of sexuality runs the risk of confirming popular fears that academics are capable of ruining even the most simple of pleasures” –Stephen Garton, Histories of Sexuality: Antiquity to Sexual Revolution It’s a testament to the fact that I, to my dying breath, am and will remain an academic, but frankly, the above-quoted from … Continue reading Let’s Talk About Sex: New Entries In My Book Corner
~~~~~ The 2018 Hill Country Ride for AIDS is going to be one of the highlights of your year, I just know it. The camaraderie…the sense of purpose…the joy of helping others…the fun of riding…Austin has such a vibrant health, fitness, and giving spirit. This community event is a jewel in Austin’s crown, don’t you … Continue reading The Hill Country Ride for AIDS: Traditional Chinese Bodywork For Cyclists
~~~~~ How are you feeling these days? Does it seem like time is flying, or that too much is going on at once, and that 2018, though still only a few weeks in, is already feeling just a bit more tumultuous that you would like? If you feel frizzled and somewhat at a loss, to … Continue reading Stress Relief During Trying Times: Creative Solutions To Warm Your Heart
~~~~~ Skin problems are the worst, aren’t they? Not only can they be incredibly uncomfortable but they also can really mess with a person’s self-confidence. On top of that, skin problems can be challenging to properly diagnose and adequately treat. (How many of you reading now have ever been diagnosed with “idiopathic urticaria”? That’s a … Continue reading Dermatology, Chinese Medicine, and Beautiful Skin: How You Can Achieve a Healthy and Vibrant Complexion
~~~~~ The figure of Professor Snape, both written and onscreen, captured the imaginations of all who experience his commanding presence, his anger, his slow cadenced speech, and his heartbreak. The actor who made him come to life in film, Alan Rickman, was known for a wide variety of roles, both on stage and in the … Continue reading Just One Tear: Alan Rickman, Professor Snape, And Dante Alighieri
~~~~~ What do you like best about social media in general and Facebook in particular? Do you find that you are able to meet interesting people from all over the world via the internet? Or is it that you enjoy having a massive source of information readily at hand? Me, I love being able … Continue reading Training For Excellence, Talking With a Friend in New Zealand: Conversations With Coach Ray of Qwik Kiwi
~~~~~ Lasting change is made up of choices; one after the next, in groups or singly, and the consequences of those decisions begin to construct a pattern and a path. Eventually, that path leads to your future. Where do you want to be in two weeks? A month? Six months? A year? What you do … Continue reading Health And Wellness: Quick Tips And Smart Plans
~~~~~ The first time I treated a man for erectile dysfunction was in student clinic. The intake was fairly routine for the first 90% of it. I asked about things like stress and sleep and bowel movements and food cravings. The patient was fidgety though and I knew that something was going on besides the … Continue reading Men’s Health: What Student Clinic Taught Me About Erectile Dysfunction (And What Chinese Medicine Can Do About It)
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