Every Scar Tells a Story (Physical Scars and What to Consider About Yours)

How do you feel about your scars? The physical ones, I mean (we’ll get to the emotional ones in this essay’s companion piece). Does it matter to you what they look like, or are you concerned about how they restrict smooth movement at a joint? Scars tells stories and they’re powerful. Scars most definitely do … Continue reading Every Scar Tells a Story (Physical Scars and What to Consider About Yours)

LED Light Therapy: What It Is, Why You’ll Love It

Have you heard of photobiomodulation?  Photo (light) + bio (life) + modulation (regulation or adjustment) is a popular modality because it really is a marvel.  Basically, it’s a fancy way to say light therapy.  There are a number of different ways to use illumination to effect healthy change.  For example, LED (light-emitting diode) therapy can … Continue reading LED Light Therapy: What It Is, Why You’ll Love It

Don’t Chop Vegetables When You’re Distracted (And What To Do If The Damage is Done)

~~~~~~ Distracted cooks get surprises.  Anyone whose fingers have had unexpected contact with a sharp kitchen knife knows this.  Are you cooking at home more than usual?  Maybe you have a fierce pair of scissors and you cut something unintentionally (like, for instance,  the webbing between your thumb and fingers).  Perhaps you’ve clipped yourself with … Continue reading Don’t Chop Vegetables When You’re Distracted (And What To Do If The Damage is Done)