Hurricanes , Your Neighbors and Your Immune System

Here I sit at my computer some 5 days after Hurricane Ike swept through Houston and all of the surrounding areas unleashing his fury. The generator is humming loudly in the background but I pay little heed to it as I am so grateful for the power it provides us, power to my computer so that I can write this article. I know that there are many around me who would gladly put up with the noise to have the benefits it provides.

Both lives and homes have been lost or damaged and everywhere you look people are helping on another to cope. It’s what we do as humans. When tragedy strikes we huddle together helping one another. I wonder why we don’t do that more often?

Can relaxation techniques really help me manage my diabetes?

According to the American Diabetes Association the answer is yes.

The fact is that stress alters blood glucose levels. Studies have also shown that people who are under stress often do not take good care of themselves. They often drink more alcohol, eat more of the wrong foods and exercise less. The stress hormones produced by the body alter blood glucose levels directly. Studies show that diabetic mice under physical or mental stress have elevated glucose levels.

Plan for retirement by taking care on your #1 asset

You have diligently saved and put money into your 401K or IRA planning for that magical day when you can retire. And now it looks as if the bottom has unraveled from your dreams. The market has gone bust and so has your vision of a happy retirement in the near future. You will have to tighten your belt to save even more so that you will be able to enjoy your retirement one day. Or will you?

Chances are you have ignored the one thing that can really ensure whether you have a happy retirement or not. I am talking about your health. How much have you invested to ensure that you stay healthy and strong? Do you invest in yourself? If you don’t have your health what do you really have? You can have millions in the bank but if you are struggling with diabetes, heart disease, and chronic illness what good is it?