It’s sunny – vitamin D and you

I took the dog for a walk today in the beautiful sunshine. Since I had sunblock on my face, maybe I got a little vitamin D once I took my gloves off (it was a warm day, finally!). Your body needs sunlight to manufacture vitamin D, as you probably know. Otherwise, you need to get it from food or a supplement.

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Barbara Jean Conti
Be Happy at Work by Joanne Gordon

A while ago, I read a book that changed my thinking about what makes for a good job. I had been checking out the “follow your bliss” type of advice. However interesting the books or lectures, though, that path didn’t lead to any actual employment changes or opportunities for me at that time.

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Barbara Jean Conti
What does SI do?

Are you still wondering just what the Rolf Method of Structural Integration does? Here’s how John Smith, of the Rolf Institute, describes it in his book Structural Bodywork.

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Barbara Jean Conti
Tips for making a change

It’s probably fair to say that we all have things that we’d like to change. However, making changes in our lives can be challenging. Routines and patterns can be comfortable. Shaking things up may not seem appealing, even if we know in our hearts that a change is necessary or will help us reach a desired goal.

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Barbara Jean Conti
Bacteria and your brain

Some people like to think things over and others tend to trust their gut feelings. It turns out that these strategies may not be separate methods. Recent research indicates that the bacteria in the gut can influence how brains develop and whether one is anxious or fearless.

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Barbara Jean Conti
Exercise reduces symptoms, prevents disease

I recently heard a story on NPR’s Science Friday  called “This Doc’s Miracle Drug? Exercise.” It’s about a new book called “The Exercise Cure” by Dr Jordan Metzl. I thought it was quite interesting and have requested the book from the library to learn more.

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Barbara Jean Conti
Healthy Cleaning

Choosing cleaning products that are better for the environment also helps indoor air quality and reduces our exposure to harsh chemicals. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) rates many cleaning products. Some mainstream products are fairly good and some green brands have products that rate poorly.

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Barbara Jean Conti