Headaches

Okay, so I went for a run/walk yesterday and I was on top of the world for most of the day.  Then it started.  Yes, I bragged a little earlier in the day about not having a headache in a week or two - at least not one of "those" headaches.  I felt is start as I was coming to mid-afternoon. 

As anyone close to me knows, I have had these headaches for quite a number of years.  I'm not complaining, they are a part of life as I know it.  The pain from the headache may or may not be intense, but it is usually accompanied by some nausea and sometimes a sensitivity to noise.  Most often, I am very tired with them.  Today's headache is not too bad, annoying, but not too bad. 

As for causes, I am at a loss.  I have tried to look at various factors, but only find some relief in regular chiropractic care.  This seems to reduce the frequency and possibly the severity.  I don't consider myself to be under a lot of stress.  I get enough sleep and stay fairly well hydrated.  I haven't found a link between any food and headaches.  The one exception is that I stopped eating tater tots, and any generic version or processed, pressed potato particles.  It seemed like while I was still eating them, they would trigger a headache.  Also, right or not, I got a severe headache after eating a delicious piece of coconut cream pie on e time - so I linked the coconut to the palm oil usually found in the tater-type products.

So, why a headache today?  That is the one-hundred-million-dollar question!  Yesterday consisted of running, toast breakfast, subbing and 4school soup (chicken dumpling) before the headache started.

I'm sure I'll continue to ponder this until my life is done!  Unless the headaches just stop.

Health or Not?

I guess there's always an element of health in whatever I do.  However, I was considering dropping the "health" part of this blog.  That would leave "nut."  As Chief Nut, I promise to pose questions that lead to more and possibly deeper thoughts.  Hopefully, the will be good thoughts to help you consider your position in life and allow you to make changes, as you like.

With this in mind, I have taken a few "runs" lately.  I've been an avid runner in the past, but allowed illness and then life to take priority.  And as my body ages, running is not necessarily a pain-free operation.  However, I have actually been enjoying it.  This is really odd, especially since I am almost starting over.  My body is adjusting to getting back to this type of activity.  My enjoyment level seems to be very high with it, though.  Our recent Minnesota weather has been extraordinary - highs predicted to be in the 60s and 70s for the duration of the ten-day forecast.  Many birds are obvious in the eastern outskirts of our metropolis, too.  It's just really pleasant to be outside now. 

Additionally, the intense physical activity is doing wonders for blowing the cobwebs out of my old brain.  I had forgotten about that benefit - or had taken it for granted!  As it gradually faded away, I did not realize what I was missing!

So, my suggestion for the day is be like Nike - just do it!  Get outside, enjoy the weather and fresh air.  And while  you're at it, get some exercise!

Welcome!

Thanks for looking at my blog!  As I go through life, I find that the things that interest me most relate to health, fitness and making the best out of life.  Some of the specific things I enjoy are good food, gardening, running, biking camping, and being with my family.  I also enjoy art - including playing cello, pottery and painting. 

My biggest irritation with my life is that I do not have enough time to work and play in all of these areas.  Another issue is how the "business end" of life sometimes takes the joy out of things.  For example, if we are having a low-cash incident in our family and have to count pennies, that can be annoying.  Of course, if I work too much, that takes time from these other aspects of life.

I'm sure everyone has these issues, too.

So, let's concentrate on the good things.  The healthier we are, the better we are able to enjoy life.  The healthier we are, the better we are able to provide for our families.  Being healthy involves all aspects of life. I have heard descriptions of our natures, but find the best inventory to include our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual natures.  These natures feed into our overall health.  If one or more are under- or over-developed, then we are not in balance.  If we are not in balance, then we may not enjoy life to it's fullest.

And we need to start now.  Start with what?  Start by making choices that are in line with our goals.  Do you want to be healthy?  Then get moving in that direction.  Sitting in front of the computer wishing for it, researching for it or reading someone else's blog will not make us fit.  It may aid in your understanding on how to do it.  But only if we are working at it on our own, too, will we reach the goal.  Do you want to grow a garden to provide more natural and local food for yourself, family and friends?  Then let's get started.

Now, to get started, it doesn't need to be a big, grandiose start.  Just steer your boat in the right direction, for starters.  Take small, planned step to start.  Once the boat is pointed in the right direction, then give it a little momentum. 

So, for whatever those smaller goals may be, I am aligning my actions, work and efforts to that end...but that will just be the beginning!