FINDING YOUR INNER COMPASS
in These Troubling Times
Catherine Nelson, Ph.D.
Many of us feel worried and alone if not lost in the labyrinth of all the constant, negative information in the media. We each need to clear a path that will give us hope and nurture us. First, we can either stop or reduce our time watching TV and on our APPs about wars, natural disasters, major conflicts, etc. The visuals we see again and again seem to penetrate deeply into our psyche and contribute to gloom, depression and sadness. We can choose to stay informed but listen to the radio and programs that have a mix of information instead of watching visual disasters…
Gratitude for Our Bodily Systems:
OUR AMAZING SKIN
Arnie Shapiro, M.D.
Our skin is our largest organ and contains about 15% of our weight. It has a surface area of 1.5 to 2.5 square meters in adults. Along with its accessory organs: hair, nails, sebaceous (oil) glands, and sweat glands, it forms the Integumentary System. Skin is found in all mammals. It is much more than just an outer coating of the body. It is important in maintaining body temperature and the Sense of Touch, which includes pressure, pain, environmental stimuli, and social stimuli. It also carries an extensive “friendly” microbiome that helps resist pathogens…
Inner Defense® and Longevity®—
POWERFUL, INGESTIBLE ESSENTIAL OILS
Crystal Maceira
Essential oils are versatile and can be used for aromatherapy, personal care, cleaning—and certainly for their health benefits. Essential oils are not only 100% natural—they are 100% awesome! Most people think of essential oils for diffusing in the air, or using them on the skin externally. But relatively unknown is their value when taken internally, usually in the form of gel capsules, which can be a powerful addition to any healthy regimen, especially for immune support and even to promote longevity and healthy aging.
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