Recently I heard that a family member in her early 50s was being seen by a doctor for DVT and that she was hoping that there was a more natural way of dealing with it than the medications her doctor was prescribing. When I had digested this scrap of family ''information,'' I thought about my own lax position (denial, really) and how it would make sense for me to make some changes in my life while I still have some shreds of health and potential fitness. And, of course, I have inherited my mother's compulsive pop reading habit (in my case, the Internet mostly). So, I decided to research and write an article that would incorporate some preventative and alternative health principles into my life that might make DVT somewhat less likely to catch up with me than is likely the case now. I would also like to see our family member above and others benefit from these principles if they decide that they want to. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a critical health concern that af
CLICK to Read About Lenten Pilgrimages Below Most of us know what Easter is, but what is Lent? Lent is a Christian observance lasting approximately 40 days before Easter. It commemorates Jesus Christ's 40 days of fasting in the wilderness. It's a period of reflection, repentance, and preparation for Easter. Many Christians fast, pray, and practice self-discipline during Lent. It begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Saturday. CLICK to Read About Some Extreme Lenten Practices Below What is Shrove Tuesday and what does it represent? Shrove Tuesday, also known as Pancake Day, is the day before Ash Wednesday. It marks the beginning of Lent. Traditionally, Christians would use up rich foods like eggs and fats before fasting for Lent. Pancakes became associated with the day due to their use of these ingredients. It symbolizes preparation for fasting. What is Ash Wednesday? Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent in many Christian traditions. It occurs 46 days before Easter Su