Archive for January, 2006
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Tuesday, January 31st, 2006The more a diamond is cut the more it sparkles.
– Anonymous
There is something of value to be found even in the worst of things.
Consider the oyster.
When a grain of sand penetrates an oyster’s shell, it irritates the oyster, making it uncomfortable.
The oyster relieves the pain by coating the sand with a soothing liquid.
When [...]
Treatment of Lower Back Pain
Tuesday, January 31st, 2006Treatments for back pain are multiple and varied. At times counseling and education about the problem to ease a person’s anxiety is enough to make it tolerable until the episode resolves. A few days of rest can often calm the pain down as well. Prolonged bed rest (more than 2 days to 3 days) is [...]
Happiness
Monday, January 30th, 2006Happiness is like manna.
It is to be gathered and enjoyed every day.
– Tryon Edwards
Life is like a winding path surrounded by flowers, butterflies, and delicious fruit; but many of us spend much of life looking for happiness around the next corner.
We do not bend to enjoy the happiness which is ours for the taking [...]
Low Back Pain and its risk factors
Monday, January 30th, 2006Risk Factors/Prevention
Low back pain can happen after an injury, especially if there is a fracture of the spine. Some other factors associated with low back pain are smoking and long term exposure to vibration. Obesity may also be related. Factors such as posture, the type of work one does, diet and amount of exercise are [...]
A Man and His Dog
Sunday, January 29th, 2006A man and his dog were walking along a road. The man was enjoying the scenery, when it suddenly occurred to him that he was dead. He remembered dying, and that the dog had been dead for years. He wondered where the road was leading them.
After a while, they came to a high, white [...]
