“In 1976, the traditional doctor columns were all about pills and pimples, headaches and hemorrhoids, but I wanted to talk to readers about fitness, wellness, injury prevention, stress reduction, smart eating, deep breathing and a bunch of other subjects. Back then, healthy lifestyle wasn’t even a concept. Farmer’s markets were for selling pigs and only tough guys belonged to gyms.”
Longevity matters. I was delighted that my Energy Express column lasted as long as it did. 43 years! It ran in newspapers all around the country until May, 2019, when I ended it for the most personal of reasons. I continue to work as a journalist, still encouraging and educating my readers who want guidance and grit during these times.
Please have a go at the essays below, and see what sticks, what makes sense for your well-being. You may notice my truffle-nosed boy is featured. Abraham is what unconditional love looks like.
Enjoy a little Energy Express-O below.
“I created a new kind of newspaper column for people like me—ordinary mortals who want to live healthier, happier lives and need some sound advise about being active and getting fit without damaging vital parts or giving up red wine.”
Shhh-h-h-h. . .AIW-2 is published! This is no time to be shy.
I’m doing my happy dance...
Should You Breathe Through Your Mouth or Your Nose?
You can’t tell another person what to do...
Watch Your Balance! 2022 Is Off To A Rocky Start
Here I am, working to keep my balance...
My Toughest (and Highest) Summer Adventure. Where’s Your Mt. Kailash?
I’ll never forget my summer adventure...
To Balance Out Pandemic Restrictions, Find Small Moments of Joy
It’s okay to be happy...
All Praise to the Standing Desk
Since Covid, so many more of us—millions and millions!— are working from home...
When the World Is Unpredictable, Tell Yourself the Best Story You Can
No matter how healthy, wealthy...
Our Nation in a Slump: Is Text Neck Shaping Our Destiny?
Covid-19 has us all spending more and more...
Spring Cleaning For The Pandemic: Mop Up Fear, Breathe Away The Brain Dust
Covid-19 comes and goes —soon we hope!—...
Use Feng Shui To Enhance Home Workouts: No Pane, No Gain
Life isn’t fair. Some people sheltering at home are working out on their new Peloton bikes...
Covid-19 Stress Demands A Strategy. What’s Yours?
(Who needs another article on dealing with stress? You do. We can’t escape it these days, and having a strategy...
Inhalators R Us: Limp Lungs Won’t Save You! Breathing Exercises Might!
Drastic measures in devastating times. This is my first COVID-19 commentary. I went over it carefully...
Start Your Spring Fitness Tune-Up — Today!
Spring has sprung. The snow is melting, the flowers are growing, and tight-shorts-and-bare-biceps season...
Fresh Starts, New Beginnings
Three Ways To Plant The Seeds of Your Own New Growth Springtime is the perfect time to celebrate fresh starts and new beginnings...
Exercise Dropout Already?
You May Need A Mental Makeover. Are you an exercise dropout? Join the parade. Lots of people struggle before they find their own true path to a healthier lifestyle...
To Begin Again, Clear Your Space.
Want To Make Change Happen? Anyone can make new year resolutions: Lay off the chips. Get to the gym three times a week...
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