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If you only had 24 hours to live, what would you do and why? What are the five words you would want written on your headstone? This episode is continued from Seg 5.

If you only had 24 hours to live, what would you do and why? What are the five words you would want written on your headstone? All of us want to make the most of our time on the planet - to live a life that matters. These questions trigger an awareness of the fragility of life. In an instant life can change. We never know what each day will bring. In those moments when we are confronted by our mortality, we possess an opportunity. We focus on what is truly important in our lives. We all experience these moments when our world shaken or perhaps at joyous occasions – a birth or wedding, when we pause to take stock of our lives. The question for us is how do we lead our lives with this sense of purpose every day? Rabbi Daniel Cohen provides the roadmap. In his book, What Will They Say About You When You Are Gone? Creating a Life of Legacy, Rabbi Daniel Cohen challenges us to find meaning in every day and live our best lives now. His book is not about death but about harnessing our potential to live life with

Dr. Eddie Copelin II served in Iraq as part of the US Marine Corps Reserves. So when he returned from overseas and decided to pursue a degree in medicine at the American University of Antigua (AUA) College of Medicine, he was disappointed to learn that an outdated U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) policy prohibited him from carrying out the clinical training of his medical school education at any of the many VA Hospitals in the United States.“It was disappointing,” said Dr. Copelin. “I’m a veteran and I was in a position to help other veterans and I couldn’t.”The VA operates the nation’s largest integrated health care system, with more than 1,700 medical facilities nationwide. While international medical school graduates are permitted to work as residents in VA hospitals, medical students are prohibited from training in clerkships at VA hospitals. Medical students spend the last two years of their medical education in clinical settings at hospitals.Neal Simon, the President of AUA says this should

Dr. Eddie Copelin II served in Iraq as part of the US Marine Corps Reserves. So when he returned from overseas and decided to pursue a degree in medicine at the American University of Antigua (AUA) College of Medicine, he was disappointed to learn that an outdated U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) policy prohibited him from carrying out the clinical training of his medical school education at any of the many VA Hospitals in the United States.“It was disappointing,” said Dr. Copelin. “I’m a veteran and I was in a position to help other veterans and I couldn’t.”The VA operates the nation’s largest integrated health care system, with more than 1,700 medical facilities nationwide. While international medical school graduates are permitted to work as residents in VA hospitals, medical students are prohibited from training in clerkships at VA hospitals. Medical students spend the last two years of their medical education in clinical settings at hospitals.Neal Simon, the President of AUA says this should

Are you noticing that perfumes bother you more as you age? You’re not alone. A recent study of 17 high-end perfumes showed that on average, each contained 17 unidentified chemicals, including toxins such as hormone disruptors.For women, removing toxins from our environment and products becomes critical after age 40 because of one word: hormones.Starting at age 35, our ovaries begin to decline in function. By age 40, our adrenal glands are starting to take over the production of female sex hormones from the ovaries. Because our adrenal glands are working to pump out hormones, they become fatigued and we experience chemical sensitivity and increased allergies. It’s not just women, men with adrenal fatigue also experience this reaction to toxins but for women, our drop in hormones occurs more suddenly due to menopause.Women start entering peri-menopause in our early forties and are menopausal - with cessation of periods - by age 51. During peri-menopause, our bodies start acting differently because our ovaries a

Are you noticing that perfumes bother you more as you age? You’re not alone. A recent study of 17 high-end perfumes showed that on average, each contained 17 unidentified chemicals, including toxins such as hormone disruptors.For women, removing toxins from our environment and products becomes critical after age 40 because of one word: hormones.Starting at age 35, our ovaries begin to decline in function. By age 40, our adrenal glands are starting to take over the production of female sex hormones from the ovaries. Because our adrenal glands are working to pump out hormones, they become fatigued and we experience chemical sensitivity and increased allergies. It’s not just women, men with adrenal fatigue also experience this reaction to toxins but for women, our drop in hormones occurs more suddenly due to menopause.Women start entering peri-menopause in our early forties and are menopausal - with cessation of periods - by age 51. During peri-menopause, our bodies start acting differently because our ovaries a

3 Powerful Points to Resolving Problems and Move Forward!Resolving Problems, how many times have you thought about your problems and still there is no resolution inside? Days go by and you find yourself constantly thinking about the problem. You have tried so many things and yet the problem won’t go away. What can you do to resolve problems and move forward in life? When it comes to your problems, what do you perceive is your problem?  Are you resolving the right problem?  Here are 3 powerful points to re-direct your thinking to actually move you forward in life: Be specific about the problem. People perceive their problems are bigger than they can handle. They say they are not good with finances.  There is no hope in relationships.  Their health will never turn around.  People talk about their problems using broad words such as finances, relationships and health.  How can you be more specific about the problem you are trying to resolve?For example, let’s say you are not good with your finances.  The word ‘fi

Biophotonics or light therapy is one of the most promising new technologies in health and wellness. It’s not surprising when you think about it. Light is the source of all life. Just like plants we need the right kinds of light for optimal health and well-being.You can have the best diet and latest supplements, the best water, the best exercise program, the best medical care, the best attitude and there is still something missing. Its light! The right frequencies of light are an essential nutrient. Our brains, our eyes, our bodies need it….and most of us are deficient. We live indoors, unnaturally, under fluorescent and other lights that are not good for us.Interestingly enough, this is what Einstein won the Nobel Prize for in 1921. His explanation of the photo-electric effect, or how subatomic particles of light, called photons interact with all matter, including living organisms. In Germany, Fritz Popp, a modern day biophysicist, explains that each second, some 100,000 chemical reactions occur in a gi

Biophotonics or light therapy is one of the most promising new technologies in health and wellness.  It’s not surprising when you think about it. Light is the source of all life.  Just like plants we need the right kinds of light for optimal health and well-being.You can have the best diet and latest supplements, the best water, the best exercise program, the best medical care, the best attitude and there is still something missing.  Its light!  The right frequencies of light are an essential nutrient. Our brains, our eyes, our bodies need it….and most of us are deficient. We live indoors, unnaturally, under fluorescent and other lights that are not good for us.Interestingly enough, this is what Einstein won the Nobel Prize for in 1921.  His explanation of the photo-electric effect, or how subatomic particles of light, called photons interact with all matter, including living organisms.  In Germany, Fritz Popp, a modern day biophysicist, explains that each second, some 100,000 chemical reactions occur in a gi

You have HUGE decisions in life. Who are you going to be? What kind of person are you going to be? And who and what kind of people are you going to surround yourself with to both enhance and support your time on this planet. Define your 2 to 3 main “rules” in life. Example for my rules is that you must be Nice and you can’t be Perfect. My core rules which are also my core values come out in the businesses I create, the clients I want to attract and the personal relationships I want to have to make me smile each day. What is your core value rules and are you solid in your stance you take with each person you interact with each day? Don’t settle long term with anything or anyone that doesn’t continue to support your rules and values. Surround yourself with amazing people that make you happy to see them, be with them and your health, wealth and prosperity will flourish along with the life lines on your face! At the end of the day, you should be thankful for the experiences and fill fulfilled. If not, w

You have HUGE decisions in life.  Who are you going to be?  What kind of person are you going to be?  And who and what kind of people are you going to surround yourself with to both enhance and support your time on this planet.  Define your 2 to 3 main “rules” in life.  Example for my rules is that you must be Nice and you can’t be Perfect.  My core rules which are also my core values come out in the businesses I create, the clients I want to attract and the personal relationships I want to have to make me smile each day.  What is your core value rules and are you solid in your stance you take with each person you interact with each day?  Don’t settle long term with anything or anyone that doesn’t continue to support your rules and values.  Surround yourself with amazing people that make you happy to see them, be with them and your health, wealth and prosperity will flourish along with the life lines on your face! At the end of the day, you should be thankful for the experiences and fill fulfilled.  If not, w

The Chinese say that those who practice TAI CHI will attain the pliability of a child, the vitality of a lumberjack, and the wisdom of a sage.TAI CHI CHIH ( pronounced tie-chee-chuh ) is a series of twenty flowing movements that are simple and easy to do.These repetitive movements emphasize self awareness as they circulate and balance the body’s internal energy flow referred to as chi.By re-balancing our energy with regular practice, we can experience greater health and harmony. As your mind and body begin slowing down, you will start to feel less stressed and more calm.What can you expect from regularly practicing TAI CHI? Students seem to receive whatever they are seeking and most need, and the benefits and experiences reported are as diverse as the students themselves including: relieves stress improves sleep and digestion decreases pain increases energy and vitality improves balance lowers blood pressure increases blood flow to the brain improves range of motion builds muscle strength without stressing joints

The Chinese say that those who practice TAI CHI will attain the pliability of a child, the vitality of a lumberjack, and the wisdom of a sage.TAI CHI CHIH ( pronounced tie-chee-chuh ) is a series of twenty flowing movements that are simple and easy to do.These repetitive movements emphasize self awareness as they circulate and balance the body’s internal energy flow referred to as chi.By re-balancing our energy with regular practice, we can experience greater health and harmony. As your mind and body begin slowing down, you will start to feel less stressed and more calm.What can you expect from regularly practicing TAI CHI? Students seem to receive whatever they are seeking and most need, and the benefits and experiences reported are as diverse as the students themselves including: relieves stress improves sleep and digestion decreases pain increases energy and vitality improves balance lowers blood pressure increases blood flow to the brain improves range of motion builds muscle strength without stressing joints

Getting past The Medical Gatekeeper, I am Eric Rosenthal, I’m a medical journalist and this is my personal story about an access my to care issue. I was forced to receive treatment in an emergency room because a medical office wouldn’t return repeated calls for an appointment. Much of this has to do with accountability, with fingers often being pointed in various directions by various employees, but the ultimate responsibility for all office procedures resides with the physician-owners of the practice.I’ve been a lifelong runner and began having trouble breathing while exercising last fall. My internist diagnosed late-onset asthma, and prescribed a rescue inhaler.However a few weeks later I began having difficulty breathing at night and developed a very bad persistent cough. After three nights of no sleep my condition grew worse and the day after Christmas I ended up in the emergency room of a suburban-Philadelphia teaching hospital, where I was diagnosed with bronchitis, and prescribed a course of oral predn

Getting past The Medical Gatekeeper, I am Eric Rosenthal, I’m a medical journalist and this is my personal story about an access my to care issue. I was forced to receive treatment in an emergency room because a medical office wouldn’t return repeated calls for an appointment. Much of this has to do with accountability, with fingers often being pointed in various directions by various employees, but the ultimate responsibility for all office procedures resides with the physician-owners of the practice.I’ve been a lifelong runner and began having trouble breathing while exercising last fall. My internist diagnosed late-onset asthma, and prescribed a rescue inhaler.However a few weeks later I began having difficulty breathing at night and developed a very bad persistent cough. After three nights of no sleep my condition grew worse and the day after Christmas I ended up in the emergency room of a suburban-Philadelphia teaching hospital, where I was diagnosed with bronchitis, and prescribed a course of oral

Drop the Pain Pills: BioCare System is changing the pain relief game with LumiWave, its medical-grade pain relief deviceWhy should you drop the Pain Pills? According to the National Safety Council, 99 percent of physicians exceed the recommended three-day dosage limit and that 74 percent of doctors believe morphine and oxycodone are the most effective ways to treat pain.BioCare Systems is proving that pain can be managed without opioids – empowering people to take control of their health. Their product LumiWave delivers a specialized dose of near infrared light, which triggers the release of nitric oxide. Nitric oxide has been proven to dilate blood vessels, increase lymphatic drainage and modulate muscle repair. The uses of LumiWave are vast, from relieving pain from chronic pain (like arthritis, migraines or tendonitis) and acute injuries to promoting muscle recovery and stimulating stem cell proliferation and differentiation in stem cell treatments (PRP)LumiWave is a medical-grade pain relief technology fo

Drop the Pain Pills: BioCare System is changing the pain relief game with LumiWave, its medical-grade pain relief deviceWhy should you drop the Pain Pills? According to the National Safety Council, 99 percent of physicians exceed the recommended three-day dosage limit and that 74 percent of doctors believe morphine and oxycodone are the most effective ways to treat pain.BioCare Systems is proving that pain can be managed without opioids – empowering people to take control of their health. Their product LumiWave delivers a specialized dose of near infrared light, which triggers the release of nitric oxide. Nitric oxide has been proven to dilate blood vessels, increase lymphatic drainage and modulate muscle repair. The uses of LumiWave are vast, from relieving pain from chronic pain (like arthritis, migraines or tendonitis) and acute injuries to promoting muscle recovery and stimulating stem cell proliferation and differentiation in stem cell treatments (PRP)LumiWave is a medical-grade pain relief technology fo

We are all looking for a bit more stillness in our lives, or so we have been told we should be. But what does that mean? For most of us, we are going through our days so quickly, that “stillness” may mean falling asleep the moment we hit the sofa at night, or the smooth pull of a glass of wine at the end of a long day of work — with dinner, laundry, and kids still on the docket.For me, stillness is another word for a deep calm that emanates from within my body. Even if a stressful situation is unfolding around me at home, at work, or even on the news. Stillness is also a word that I like to use instead of meditation sometimes because the concept of “meditating” can feel overwhelming and complicated to those who have not done it.Here are tips on tapping into a calm and “centered” feeling when you are stressed or overwhelmed:Ask yourself, “Am I breathing?” and then focus on your breath…. simply going in and out. In and out. Do not alter it, just watch it. Feel it. This will naturally bring you to the present mo

We are all looking for a bit more stillness in our lives, or so we have been told we should be. But what does that mean? For most of us, we are going through our days so quickly, that “stillness” may mean falling asleep the moment we hit the sofa at night, or the smooth pull of a glass of wine at the end of a long day of work — with dinner, laundry, and kids still on the docket.For me, stillness is another word for a deep calm that emanates from within my body. Even if a stressful situation is unfolding around me at home, at work, or even on the news. Stillness is also a word that I like to use instead of meditation sometimes because the concept of “meditating” can feel overwhelming and complicated to those who have not done it.Here are tips on tapping into a calm and “centered” feeling when you are stressed or overwhelmed:Ask yourself, “Am I breathing?” and then focus on your breath…. simply going in and out. In and out. Do not alter it, just watch it. Feel it. This will naturally bring you to the present mo

There are many problems inherent in combining a business and personal relationship. The problematic areas usually revolve around money, respective effort, communication, ability and division of labor. There are other possible problems, but these are a few of the key categories.In a combination business and personal relationship, it is helpful to reinforce each other in positive ways, such as verbal acknowledgement of each other’s effort, i.e. compliments. It’s important to reinforce each other on a regular basis. You cannot assume that your partner knows that they are appreciated in their efforts and hard work. It’s important that the compliments be voiced.We discuss who is responsible for specific activities relating to the business, and we apportion activities according to ability and time availability. In our relationship, one of us has a larger part in running the business with all that that entails. We often strategize together on how we want to move forward on various pieces of business.There are many o