Tag Archives: Wellness

My health plan for 2010

INTRODUCTION As most people do, and as most years go, I happen to have made a few “resolutions” for the New Year 2010. The top three things I want to focus on are the following: Go paperless at home – I … Continue reading

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A new toy

Here is something I saw a while back in my karate dojo, and more recently in the gym: a “shoe” that allows you to walk barefoot without being barefoot. Sounds cool… Besides, since I am taking my shoes off whenever … Continue reading

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The power of the Laughing Cow

For a French guy to write about how much goodness is packed in a Laughing Cow light cheese wedge is ironic, but kinda makes sense, somewhere… The Laughing Cow, known in France as “Vache qui rit” is a creamy cheese … Continue reading

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Cholesterol

  I think I’ll rename the "Health and Wellness" category to "Bad Health and Feeling Crap", or something similar. Yesterday I had my annual health screening courtesy of my employer (thank you indeed!) and my cholesterol turned out great, so … Continue reading

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Back pain

  Guess what? This nagging back pain I’ve had for a long time, as in several years, has come back (ha ha!) and is not leaving me this time.  It has become as serious pain in the butt, both literally … Continue reading

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One sicker dude

  My back is killing me. My sciatic nerve has been inflamed for the last couple of weeks. Imagine a cramp going from your butt cheek to the outside of your calf muscle on one hand, and stretching to your … Continue reading

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One sick dude

  Cholesterol too high – Fish oil three times daily   Ankle and knees busted over too many injuries – Glucosamine twice daily   Vitamin supplement – Centrum A to Z once daily   Asthma – Asmanex twice daily + … Continue reading

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