When Life CAN be a Do-Over!

B'SD

24 Elul, 5778

The Jewish month of Elul is coming to close, and Rosh HaShana (the Jewish New Year holiday) will soon be here (SUNDAY NIGHT!). It's a time ripe with sweet, wonderful blessings and new beginnings. Life can be a do-over in some respects. Here's a look at one:

Due to this blog and the book it is based on, 

someone reached out to me in a desperate 

search for help. 

The person had become addicted to opioids, 

no thanks to a doctor who'd 

over-prescribed some painkillers.

I've written about different aspects of the addiction nightmare several times, for e-counseling.com. When this accidentally drug-addicted individual contacted me for emergency help, I knew exactly how to respond: "Contact Retorno. It is a highly regarded treatment center and I happen to know its director."

I know of clients whose lives literally became admirable do-overs as they chose to resolve their addictions.

Please know that there are highly effective painkillers which are not addictive. Contact a reputable (I'm emphasizing the word REPUTABLE) homeopathic, holistic, or natural methods practitioner who can help you to zero in on the best pain-killing treatments for your specific needs. This is not a one-size-fits-all reality by any means. 

And yes, I use natural pain-killing techniques. I even managed to do just fine with some after an accident on the horse I'd been riding.

I'm deep into holiday cooking, making more of the lovely evening bags, and writing articles in between some proctoring assignments. 

I long to share my sense of happiness at quite literally having turned on some neurological switches with my bag-making hobby. I am startled at the increasing ease with which I sew each creation, and that no two are alike. Miracles are happening in my head.

Get into the mood of doing life over and smiling with the effort.

Buy the E-book or print edition of EMPOWER Yourself to Cope with a Medical Challenge. 

Face Your Medical Problems with Dignity. Face Your Future with Optimism.

Fill your time with productive efforts, your soul with happiness.

Are Americans Sick of Living?

B'SD

3 Cheshvan, 5778

I read this Americans Retiring Later, Dying Sooner and Sicker In-Between... headline and wondered "What went wrong?"

America has been a leader of health statistics, from infancy up. Mortality rates were enviable, demonstrating excellent health care far into older ages than in previous decades. Interstate systems allow easy transportation of goods and services, the ports function well and mass media publicizes healthcare options. Foods and medicines have been plentiful. 

Granted, Obamacare has limited those healthcare options and many US residents did not keep the doctors they preferred.

But there's more to this dying sooner and getting sicker than ever story.

I ask that you respond to my question and let me know "What went wrong?" that Americans are now experiencing a declining life expectancy, and a deteriorating quality of life.

I have my suspicions about why Americans are sickening sooner than ever and at an alarming rate. The opioid epidemic signifies the underlying problem.

I hope to share some of my ideas tomorrow. I'll be happy to respond to your questions and comments then, too.





Buy the E-book or print edition of EMPOWER Yourself to Cope with a Medical Challenge. 





Face Your Medical Problems with Dignity. Face Your Future with Optimism.

Fill your heart and soul with motivation. Seek it out!