The Three Little Pigs – Portland, Maine
The Three Little Pigs – Portland, Maine Once upon a time there were three little pigs. Told to build houses by mommy, they did. One built a house of straw in an afternoon. The other a house of sticks in a couple days. The third a house of bricks in a couple months. When the wolf came, he blew the house of straw and that of sticks down, leaving the third pig with the house of bricks an only child. The time and effort we put into our bodies and minds will protect us from having our houses blown down. It’s not a new concept but an old one, one that is becoming harder and harder for people to grasp. And before you say that you don’t want to waste time now for when you are old, you want to live now, just remember the three little pigs. The house of straw was put up in a flash so that he would have more time to play. Playtime never came. As my 5th grade teacher Mrs. Wilkey used to say, “haste makes waste.” Don’t let yourself go to waste....
read moreThe only clown in Portland, Maine ?
The only clown in Portland, Maine is also a doctor. (207) 774-6251 It’s a little hard to believe that the only clown in Portland, Maine is a doctor. Dr. Lou Jacobs is looking for other clowns to develop a small troupe of happy, healthy clowns for kids dealing with serious illness. Call Dr. Lou at the number above if you are a clown or magician in Portland, Maine. A clown in Portland, Maine can help heal. A clown in Portland, Maine is fun for kids. A clown in Portland, Maine can contribute to the well being of families and children. A clown in Portland, Maine can educate. A clown in Portland, Maine can make a difference in the lives of Mainers. A clown in Portland, Maine can turn tragedy into trajectory by giving children laughs, fun, hope and determination....
read moreIs Football Child Abuse?
Is Football Child Abuse? Knowing but allowing them to play anyway… With the Superbowl next weekend and an article in the January 31 issue of Rolling Stone Magazine, I thought today would be a good day to discuss child abuse. Wikipedia defines child abuse as “The physical, sexual or emotional mistreatment or neglect of a child or children.” The CDC and DCF define child maltreatment as “any act or series of acts of commission or omission by a parent or other caregiver that results in harm, potential for harm or threat of harm to a child.” A new study on football shows permanent brain damage in teens who had never even had a concussion. Dr. Robert Cantu, chair of neurosurgery at Emerson Hospital and co-director of the Center for Study of Traumatic Encephalopathy (CSTE) and the the nation’s leading authority on concussions says “There’s an epidemic of kids whose normal trajectory is permanently stunted by head injury.” My question to ponder is this. If you know now while your kid is playing football that the risk of playing the game is exceptionally high for permanent, even potentially life threatening injury to the brain, is...
read moreThe Value of NO
The Value Of “No” Weight Loss in Portland, Maine – U.S.A. There is great value in the use of “NO” when you are trying to lose weight. Below are a few of the most important that when applied in an appropriate and timely fashion, they will get you closer to “YES! You achieved your goal”. 1. You are putting yourself first. Putting yourself first, as selfish as it sounds, is an important step in weight loss. It doesn’t mean you’ll neglect others, it simply means that you are not going to let others get in your way. It is an empowering step on the way to your goal. 2. You are not accumulating. Some people “Hoard” obligations. Don’t collect a bunch of responsibilities and obligations that will bog you down and disperse your focus. Choose a few good things to say “YES” to and don’t spread yourself too thin. 3. You are taking swift action. Saying no often means saving time. If it feels like a bad idea, it probably is. Say no when you mean to say no, not maybe or I’ll get back to you on that. If you know your answer, say it and save time. Spend that...
read moreLosing Momentum – Weight Loss Maine – (207) 807-1119
Losing Momentum – Weight Loss Maine Have you already started losing momentum with regard to your weight loss goals? Two weeks into a new program of weight loss, it is not uncommon to begin losing steam. It is important to evaluate 5 key considerations before getting frustrated enough that you may give up. Have you neglected to have a professional review your exercise and food plan? Having a professional review your “system” will improve your odds of doing just the right thing. If you can do it yourself, you should be getting results by now. Are you lying to yourself? Don’t kid yourself thinking you know how weight loss works, it’s ok not to know, but you need to ask for help. If you aren’t sure but you are telling yourself you are, you may be setting yourself up for great disappointment. Are the people around you supportive, negative or non existent? If you are not receiving helpful support, you need to find someone to help you. Dr. Lou may be able to help or find you a mentor who can help you. What do you think is lacking from your routine? If you can acknowledge that...
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