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Gratitude by John Degenhart, DC
Our greatest ability to heal ourselves lies within our minds. Albert Schweitzer called gratitude “the secret to life”. When we are grateful, we are peaceful, content, friendly and joyful. People who experience gratitude can cope more effectively with every day stress, show increased resilience in the face of trauma-induced stress, recover more quickly from illness, and enjoy more robust physical health. There is a widely held view that all people have a set point of, or predisposition to, happiness that cannot
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be reset. The luck of the genetic draw has some of us happier and some of us less happy from the start. But there is increasing evidence that the mental practice of being grateful for each day can transform your life to heal your past, being content for now, and having hope for the future. It is not easy to be grateful when you are surrounded by stress. So I want you to have a gratitude journal! This powerful exercise encourages reflection that allows us to regain perspective and a sense of control over the events that move throughout our lives. Don’t write down your thoughts daily, but twice per week is best. Sometimes less is more, you will avoid gratitude fatigue. Don’t recall just successes. Remembering one’s sorrows, failures, and other painful experiences will make you feel more grateful. You have to cultivate gratitude. Keep a journal, write in it twice a week, and after three weeks you will find yourself energized, inspired, and motivated further to make these practices a regular part of your life. People around you will notice that you have changed for the better. It is a challenge to find gratitude when your mind wants to complain about all your heartache. But you can develop a grateful disposition by following the advice I shared. This will transform your life. Indeed, it may be “the secret to life”. Let’s start the New Year off right!
Healthy vision for a healthier you: 5 key questions for better eye health
(BPT) - Active living and healthy vision go hand in hand. That's why protecting your eyes is so important. As you make informed choices to improve your wellbeing in 2022, here's some important information that can help better your eye health too. These frequently asked questions about glaucomacan serve as a guide to take care of your vision in the year ahead. 1. What is glaucoma? Glaucoma is caused by eye pressure that is too high and can damage the optic nerve. The most common form of glaucoma is open-angle glaucoma, where pressure builds slowly and often without warning. More importantly, early damage from glaucoma typically causes loss of side vision, which may not be noticeable until extensive irreversible damage has occurred. Left untreated, glaucoma can lead to worsening vision and irreversible blindness. The best way to manage glaucoma is through early detection and treatment. Step one in that process is having a regular eye exam. 2. How do I find an eye doctor? The start of a new year is the perfect time to make annual eye exams part of your healthy lifestyle. At your appointment, an eye doctor - either an ophthalmologist or Continued on page 16 Trained, Licensed & Insured
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