Years ago, before a smartphone was clutched in every human hand, I posed a question to our 300-plus high school students. After years of working in a high school as a teacher and counselor, I noticed some changes in our culture that were causing me pause. I figured it would be helpful to hear directly…
Infighting, Weak Leadership Weighing Down Australian Public Health System: Former State Leader
November 3, 2021
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Weak political leadership has allowed competing interests to fester in Australian hospitals, leading to extended delays and poorer outcomes for patients, according to a former state leader. The comments come after video emerged in September showing the extensive “ambulance ramping” at one Melbourne hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ambulance ramping is the time patients spend…
Letting Go of Imaginary Needs
Live simply, like a child. An infant needs very little to be happy. Clothes, food, love, and a place to explore, that’s it. They have so few needs. And yet they’re so happy. Or when they’re not happy, it’s usually because one of their few needs is not being met. As these toddlers grow up,…
Researchers Call for Halt on COVID-19 Vaccines for Pregnant Women After Re-analysis of CDC Study
Two researchers say countries should halt the administration of COVID-19 vaccines to pregnant and breastfeeding women after re-analyzing a study performed by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) researchers. The study in question, published in the New England Journal of Medicine in April, has been used by the CDC and health agencies in other…
Fauci Never Going to Admit US Funded Gain-of-Function Research in China: Sen. Paul
Dr. Anthony Fauci is likely never going to acknowledge the National Institutes of Health (NIH) used taxpayer money to fund risky research in China, Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) said Monday. “Even the NIH admitted this week that basically they did merge viruses, and they became more dangerous,” Paul said. “That’s gain of function. They gained…
‘Good Decision’: Experts React to FDA Pushing Back Decision on Moderna Vaccine for Kids
The choice to delay deciding whether or not to authorize Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for children has merit because of concerns about post-vaccination heart inflammation, experts said. U.S. drug regulators recently opted not to decide right now on authorization for Moderna’s shot for kids between 12 and 17, according to Moderna, which is also delaying plans…
Rediscovering My Passion for Rocks
Amid school, career, marriage, and kids, we’re prone to forget about how spending time in nature completes us as human beings. So busy with life’s pressures and pleasures, we often forget the simple, natural things that will restore us and bring us real joy and peace. When furloughed from my job in March 2020, I…
Ivermectin and COVID-19: What You Need to Know
Judith Smentkiewicz of Cheektowaga, New York, was given a 20 percent chance to live. She had COVID-19 and was on a ventilator at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. Her son and daughter asked the doctors to give her ivermectin. When the doctors refused, the family hired two lawyers, Ralph C. Lorigo and Jon F. Minear, to…
Study Reveals Benefits of Sunlight
Sleep disorders are pervasive and approximately one in three adults suffer from mild insomnia. As stress levels rise around the world, insomnia is becoming more prevalent in adults. But a new study led by Monash University has found that getting enough natural sunlight each day could help to reduce insomnia and improve mood. The study…
Solar Terms: Ginger and Midday Walks Help to Obtain Yang Energy
A solar term is a period of about two weeks and is based on the sun’s position in the zodiac. Solar terms form the traditional Chinese calendar system. The calendar follows the ancient Chinese belief that living in accordance with nature will enable one to live a harmonious life. This article series explores each of…
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