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Month: August 2024
Today’s Quote ~ There Are No Limits
There will be obstacles. There will be doubters. There will be mistakes. But with hard work… THERE ARE NO LIMITS. ~ Michael Phelps
Today’s Quote: Do It Now!
The best way to accomplish something is to just do it, and then find the courage afterward. ~ George Chapman
Today’s Poem: Beauty by George Sterling
Beauty
George Sterling
The fairest things seem ever loneliest:
The whitest lily ever blooms alone,
And purest winds from widest seas are flown.
High on her utmost tower of the West
Sits Beauty, baffling an eternal quest;
From out her gates and oriels unknown
The murmurs of her citadels are blown
To blue horizons of the world’s unrest.
We know that we shall seek her till we die,
And find her not at all, the fair and far:
Her pure domain is wider than the sky,
And never night revealed her whitest star;
Beyond the sea and sun her feet have trod;
Her vision is our memory of God.
Today’s Poem: Courage by George Chapman
Courage
George Chapman
Give me a spirit that on this life’s rough sea
Loves to have his sails filled with a lusty wind
Even till his sailyards tremble, his masts crack,
And his rapt ship runs on her side so low
That she drinks water, and her keel ploughs air;
There is no danger to a man that knows
What life and death is, – there is no law
Exceeds his knowledge: neither is it lawful
That he should stoop to any other law.
Health Facts: Let Ear Wax Do its Job
Here are two lesser-known but important facts about earwax:
- Natural Protector: Earwax, or cerumen, plays a crucial role in protecting the ear canal. It has antibacterial and antifungal properties, helping to prevent infections. Additionally, earwax traps dust, debris, and foreign particles, preventing them from reaching the eardrum and potentially causing damage.
- Self-Cleaning Mechanism: The ear has a self-cleaning mechanism facilitated by earwax. As you move your jaw—when talking, chewing, or yawning—earwax naturally migrates out of the ear canal. This movement helps to expel trapped debris and old earwax, making regular cleaning unnecessary for most people. Over-cleaning can disrupt this process and lead to impaction or irritation.
Health Facts: Is Blue Light Causing a Vision Problem?
Here are two lesser-known but important health facts about eye health:
- The Impact of Blue Light on Sleep and Eye Strain:
- What it involves: Exposure to blue light from screens (computers, smartphones, tablets) can have a significant impact on your eyes and overall health. Blue light has a short wavelength and produces a higher amount of energy. Prolonged exposure can lead to digital eye strain, which includes symptoms like dry eyes, headaches, and blurred vision.
- Sleep Disruption: Blue light also affects your sleep cycle by suppressing melatonin production, the hormone responsible for regulating sleep. This can lead to difficulties falling asleep, poor sleep quality, and daytime fatigue. To mitigate these effects, it’s recommended to use blue light filters on devices, take regular breaks following the 20-20-20 rule (every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds), and limit screen time before bed.
- Nutritional Deficiencies and Eye Health:
- What it involves: Certain vitamins and nutrients play crucial roles in maintaining good eye health, and deficiencies in these can lead to eye problems. For example, Vitamin A is essential for maintaining the cornea and for good vision in low light conditions. A deficiency can lead to night blindness and more severe conditions like xerophthalmia, a dryness of the conjunctiva and cornea.
- Other Essential Nutrients: Omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish oil and flaxseeds, are vital for retinal function and visual development. They can also help prevent dry eye syndrome. Lutein and zeaxanthin, found in green leafy vegetables like spinach and kale, are important for protecting the eyes from harmful high-energy light waves like ultraviolet rays. They also reduce the risk of chronic eye diseases, including age-related macular degeneration and cataracts.
By understanding the effects of blue light and the importance of a nutrient-rich diet, you can take proactive steps to maintain and improve your eye health.
Today’s Joke: Joe Gives His GF Advice
Joe: “My girlfriend was depressed. She said she felt like she was falling in a bottomless pit.”
Pete: “What did you say to her?”
Joe: “I said, ‘At least you won’t hit your head.'”
Today’s Joke: Joe Had an appointment with a Dermatologist
Joe: “I went to the dermatologist yesterday and she said I have a skin condition.”
Pete: “What is it?”
Joe: “Too much skin.”
Today’s Joke: Joe Broke His Glasses
Joe: “I broke my glasses yesterday.”
Pete: “How are you doing without them?”
Joe: “Okay, I guess. I have to drink out of my hands.”
