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How the Hen House Turns

When trying to define the Human Factor, we had better be careful to distinguish who does what when we’re dealing with dogs and cats. There may be something to be learned in the difference between these two animals.

Why do we (some humans) support and defend feral cats, when no one these days encourages packs of unlicensed dogs? And what draws us to one and not the other?

I had both as a child, and they were great pals to each other. Oscar the cat and the dog Boots hunted gophers and moles together. Read More

Pain Free Athlete

Gravity: it’s a constant, unrelenting force pushing down on your body all day long. If you are not vertically aligned against this continuous pressure, not only will you fail to build your bones (Prevent Osteoporosis with Aligned Posture),but you may also suffer back pain.

As I’ve said before, if you are not in vertical alignment, the constant pull of gravity will be sent through your soft tissue instead of through your bones. This will over stress your muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia, which can cause strain, breakdown and Read More

Exercise and Psychological Disorders

Millions of Americans suffer, to some extent, from a psychological disorder. Most prevalent among these are depression and anxiety disorders.

For many years, therapy from psychologists and psychiatrists and medications have been used to treat these disorders. Today, exercise is increasingly being included in the treatment plans for those suffering from these problems.

Numerous studies have been done showing the benefits of exercise. Exercise improves mood, increases self-esteem and provides a general feeling of well being for everyone, Read More