14th September, 2011 - Posted by L. John Mason - No Comments
Symptoms of panic and anxiety can be confused with life threatening physical disorders! Please consult your physician to determine the source of your symptoms. This is an update of specific things you can do to control the symptoms of panic and anxiety attacks. These devastating occurrences can negatively affect your day to day quality of » Read More
10th September, 2011 - Posted by L. John Mason - No Comments
My close friend Rodger Ruge recommends 3-part breathing, also known as “Combat Breathing,” when you are in the midst of a life or death traumatic event. Rodger is a retired policeman with “SWAT” training and years of experience as a health trainer for police and law enforcement communities. Rodger is also a martial arts practionner » Read More
19th August, 2011 - Posted by L. John Mason - No Comments
In the Northern Hemisphere, Summer is beginning to show signs of winding down. Sure there are still major heat waves to deal with and hurricane season is just starting but many people are beginning to think that the time for Summer relaxation and rest is nearly, or completely, over. The next season is Fall. Autumn » Read More
2nd August, 2011 - Posted by L. John Mason - No Comments
With the recent US government budget debacle, I am reminded that, now more than ever before, we must protect ourselves. The government and even the health care industry are not moving in a direction that will be able to provide more services and protect us from some of the nastiest germs in our society. So » Read More
11th June, 2011 - Posted by L. John Mason - No Comments
Our world has many “Heroes” who risk themselves for the rest of us. We have “Heroes” that work in careers that put themselves in harms way on a regular basis and, on average, this shortens their life expectancies. In our society, our active and retired military, our law enforcement personnel, our firefighters, and our emergency » Read More
7th May, 2011 - Posted by L. John Mason - No Comments
Driving can be stressful. Driving in traffic can be stressful. Driving in commute traffic on a Los Angeles freeway when you do not know where the offramp is can be very stressful. Some people do not like driving, or more specifically, do not like driving in traffic on freeways/highways. I grew up in Southern California and » Read More
30th April, 2011 - Posted by L. John Mason - No Comments
Most people want to be healthy. Most people enjoy feeling good, having energy, and having their bodies be able to do the activities that are required. Most people take their good health for granted until an accident or illness robs them of their naivety. As we get older, most of us discover that good health » Read More
13th April, 2011 - Posted by L. John Mason - No Comments
Before the “Information Age” erupted in the late 1970’s, our lives were not driven by 24/7 communication technology. We did have telephones but many of the technologies we now take for granted were not then available. There were no: cell phones, pagers, fax machines, internet, personal computers, I-Pods, e-mail, instant messaging, even as many answering » Read More
19th March, 2011 - Posted by L. John Mason - No Comments
Some people think that anytime is the right time for outdoor activities including stress management. Many people believe that the Winter may be too cold (or too wet) or the Summer may be too hot for outdoor activities but I tend to believe, with moderation, any time can be the right time to be outdoors » Read More
26th February, 2011 - Posted by L. John Mason - No Comments
There are many books and articles regarding the benefits of developing a PMA - Positive Mental Attitude. There is some research that has been conducted to determine whether using the principles of “PMA” can improve: health, life expectancy, productivity/performance, emotional well being, work life/success, spiritual development, and even financial well being. (Actually, I am sure » Read More
