Tag Archives: Don’t

Having cracked the mindfulness mystery, I don’t want enlightening lockdown to end

The ant has been circling my foot for several minutes now. I have been watching it intently, as it runs over and back across the patio, in ever-decreasing circles. Its purpose is unfathomable, and its progress is slow, but that’s OK. I have time to watch it. I don’t have anything to do, or anywhere… Read More »

Don’t be a crime statistic

While crime rates may have declined in the past decade, there’s no room for complacency, especially during the traditional summer holiday period when more homes left unoccupied for longer periods of time. Darryn Bull from ADT Security suggests homeowners evaluate their home security, which should include reviewing your family’s daily movements and if you haven’t… Read More »

When blood pressure meds don’t work

Artificial sweeteners: Any effect on blood sugar? On behalf of the European Society of Hypertension Working Group on Blood Pressure Monitoring. He J, Paul J, Whelton P, Appel L, et al. A scientific statement from the American Heart Association Professional Education Committee of the Council for High Blood Pressure Research. You have new headache pain… Read More »

“I Don’t Want to Get Big & Bulky!”

“I don’t want to get big and bulky.” That’s what the prospective client told me. She wanted to get stronger, lose body fat, and feel more confident, but she was afraid of getting “too big.” According to her, resistance training, and especially weight lifting, were out of the question. I sighed to myself. Not again.… Read More »