Month: December 2022

Today’s Poem ~ Bright Star

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Bright Star

John Keats

Bright star, would I were stedfast as thou art–
Not in lone splendour hung aloft the night
And watching, with eternal lids apart,
Like nature’s patient, sleepless Eremite,
The moving waters at their priestlike task
Of pure ablution round earth’s human shores,
Or gazing on the new soft-fallen mask
Of snow upon the mountains and the moors–
No–yet still stedfast, still unchangeable,
Pillow’d upon my fair love’s ripening breast,
To feel for ever its soft fall and swell,
Awake for ever in a sweet unrest,
Still, still to hear her tender-taken breath,
And so live ever–or else swoon to death.

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Today’s Health Tip ~ 7 Foods to Help You Fight Arthritis

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These 7 Foods Will Help You in Your Battle with Arthritis

It’s true. Certain foods can actually help to ease arthritis symptoms and improve your overall joint health. Along with the use of medications, a proper diet can curb the inflammatory responses from the body that cause pain. Eating the right foods also helps you maintain a healthy weight, which is incredibly important since your hips and knees support most, if not all, of your body weight.

To ease your arthritis pain, try these types of food:

  1. Fatty fish – Salmon, mackerel and tuna have high levels of Omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D. Both of these have been found to help reduce inflammation. We recommend a healthy diet that includes fish a couple of times a week. For non-fish eaters, consider fish oil supplements as an alternative.
  2. Dark leafy greens – Spinach, kale, broccoli and collard greens are great sources for vitamins E and C. Vitamin E works to protect the body against pro-inflammatory molecules. Vitamin C helps the body make collagen, which is a major component of cartilage that aids in joint flexibility.
  3. Nuts – Almonds, hazelnuts, peanuts, pecans, pistachios and walnuts contain high amounts of fiber, calcium, magnesium, zinc, Vitamin E and Omega-3 fats which all have anti-inflammatory effects. Nuts are also heart-healthy, which is particularly important for people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) since they have twice the risk of heart disease as healthy adults.
  4. Extra virgin olive oil – Extra virgin olive oil is loaded with heart-healthy fats, as well as oleocanthal, which has properties similar to non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs. Olive oil, combined with vitamin D, has also been shown to protect against bone loss.
  5. Berries – Berries pack a double dose of anti-inflammatory properties. All fruits are high in antioxidants, which can help fight inflammation. Additionally, foods like blueberries, raspberries, strawberries and blackberries contain anthocyanins, which reduce inflammation.
  6. Garlic and onions – Believe it or not, but these pungent vegetables contain anti-inflammatory chemicals that have shown to relieve some forms of arthritic pain. As an added bonus, they are also known for their immunity-boosting properties.
  7. Green tea – This mild-mannered drink contains a natural antioxidant called epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG). This ingredient has been shown to stop the production of certain inflammatory chemicals in the body, including those involved in arthritis. Recent studies also suggest that EGCG may prevent cartilage from breaking down, helping to preserve joints longer.

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What if I Wake up Filled with Energy, Joy, and Zest for Life?

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What if I wake up filled with energy, joy, and zest for life? Wow, would that make a difference in how you approached life. There’d be a skip in your step, a coffee in your hand, and smile on your face. You’d face the day believing everything was going to work out and good things were coming your way. It seems to me that is a good way to wake up. How about starting your day with some positive self talk? When you open your eyes in the morning why not say, “It’s going to be a great day. Day, are you ready for me? I’m going to make it a great one.”

A Better Life ~ What Are You Going to Do?

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“Tell me, what is it you plan to do /  with your one wild and precious life?(Mary Oliver)” – Life is a gift. We didn’t ask for it. We received it. Each moment we have is a gift and a precious treasure. When we receive a precious gift, what do we do with it? I imagine the gift is cared for with deep love. It is kept in a protected place where others can see it. Are we not more valuable than any precious material gift we might receive? Why not treat this gift of life we have with deep reverence, gratitude, love, and use it to produce something beautiful.

Today’s Joke

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Joe: “My girlfriend paid me a compliment, she said I was well balanced.”

Pete: “What made her say that?”

Joe: “I was standing with a beer in each hand.”

Today’s Inspiration ~ Live Life with Passion

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“Life loves to be taken by the lapel and told: ”I’m with you kid. Let’s go.”

~ Maya Angelu

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Today’s Power Thought ~ Grab Hold of the Day

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The sun is a rising. The sky’s blue. It’s going to be a great day. Step out in the cold morning air and take a deep breath. Yes, it’s going to be a great day. Grab hold of it and don’t let go.

Think About It ~ Taking a Stand

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It’s easy to rail against injustice and unfairness. It’s more difficult to take a stand and work to do something about it. When we take a stand and commit ourselves to making a difference, we’re known by our actions more than our words. When our actions focus on  improving the condition are words criticize we walk with integrity.

Think About It ~ Who Knows You Best?

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Who knows you best? We are highly complex people. Even our closest friends don’t know everything about us. There is a part of us that is always a mystery to us and to others. There are plenty of “life coaches” who claim they can help with the search for greater self understanding. I believe, however, there comes a point when one accepts the mystery of his/her being and is comfortable living with the mystery knowing he/she will never be fully known or understood by others or one’s self.

A Better Life ~ It’s Possible

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When we begin to think of what is possible and cast aside doubts we set ourselves in motion to make the possible a certainty. Thinking in possibilities asks us to take a real step immersing ourselves into work of making the possible, possible. Don’t let doubts or naysayers hold you back. The only way the possible becomes impossible for you is if you stop trying. Keep on keeping on. It’s possible.

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