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The Most Comfortable Mask Available.

GATA Masks. I hate wearing masks. But, in a Pandemic age, they are sometimes necessary. I haven't worn one in a while, since we are vaccinated, and pretty much stay to ourselves or outside. But, another reason I haven't worn them lately is that they are so uncomfortable, especially in a hot climate. My mild claustrophobia is aggravated also by cloth masks that cling to my nose and mouth, and make breathing difficult. So, suffice it to say that I was pleased to find the GATA masks. Made from soft silicone, the silicone lining keeps the filter and mask away from the nose and mouth, making breathing much easier. It comes with washable cotton filters, and the mask itself is machine washable. If I ever have to wear a mask again, I am ready. How about you?

 

Anyone Else Long For The Old Days?

Vitamins And The Immune System - It Isn't Only About The Vaccine.

Vitamins And Virus. I don't understand rational people refusing vaccination against COVID-19. Don't misunderstand, I believe everyone should have the right to choose to remain unvaccinated, even though the odds strongly favor it. The risks of COVID-19 to the vaccinated are far less than the dangers and risk of vaccination. Everything involves risk. What risk you accept is up to you. However, there are other ways to reduce the risk of diseases like COVID-19. For some years, I have used vitamin supplements to assist my immune system. Megadoses of Vitamin C and Vitamin D3 are key. This monograph details the immunosuppressant capabilities of vitamin therapy. We all will die; but, you can control your exposure and increase your odds. The rational person shouldn't be worried about mandates, and responsible persons shouldn't be touting mandates. Those are issues of control that shouldn't be in the discussion. The rational, odds based, decision making should be discussed, and recommended. Your life. Your decision.

FutureLawyer Preparing For Checkup With The Family Physician.

Public Service Announcement - Get The Covid 19 Vaccination.

Every morning that we get up, we are playing the odds. When I had triple bypass surgery 6 years ago, I was playing the odds. The night before the surgery, I was scared silly. The Doctor came in to the room to discuss the surgery. Yes, we are going to cut open your chest, pull some veins from your leg and connect them to your heart. Ouch. Doc, I only want to know one thing. What are the odds? I heard the words 97% success rate come out of his mouth. And, the other 3 % are generally much older and much sicker. Hey, I have worse odds getting into a car and driving U.S. 19. I'll take it. Six years later, I am breathing and living. When I found out there was a vaccine against Covid 19, even though experimental, I didn't blink. We are now finding out that the odds of getting Covid 19 after vaccination are less than One percent. 1%. This is a no brainer. Get vaccinated. Jeez.

What Really Happens When You Follow The Science.

Life is full of twists and turns. That is what makes it interesting, no?

Is That A Doctor In Your Pocket, Or Are You Just Tired Of Waiting Rooms?

I ordered my Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic yesterday. A big 46 mm case, and LTE built in for phone functions, it is surprisingly affordable, at $399. It won't add to my monthly bill, since it is replacing my original Galaxy Watch, which has earned a nice retirement in my watch case. But, the marvelous thing is that, in addition to being 20% faster than previous iterations, and graphics that are 10 times speedier, this little wrist computer is a medical office on my wrist. Within 15 seconds, I can monitor the following medical information: Blood pressure, ECG, Blood oxygen level (SpO2), VO2 Max, Irregular heartbeats, Body composition, Sleep tracking, Skeletal muscle, Basal metabolic rate, Body water percentage, and Body fat percentage. You can set alerts and reminders, and we are truly entering an age in which a computer can keep an eye on us all day and all night long, making us far better able to keep track of our condition. I never tire of asking skeptics the question: "What's on your wrist?" The Watch 4 is designed to work with Samsung phones, which is perfect for me, because I have owned and used every Galaxy phone since the first ones. 

It Looks Like A Watch, Acts Like A Watch, But It Is A Smartwatch.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4. In a few days, the evolution of the Smartwatch will be complete. No tiny little rectangle tied to a locked down OS. No more bulky, thick, case with a passing resemblance to a classic high end wristwatch. The Galaxy Watch 4 (I will be getting the Classic version) is a premium regular watch look alike that is a like a computer on the wrist. It will be faster, sleeker, and have more functions than some notebook computers. It will have bio-metric sensors that rival a well equipped medical lab, and, alas, will, among other things, measure the body fat index. I hate that index. In the near future, it will likely measure blood sugar, and the watches already measure heartrate, do a competent ECG, measure blood pressure, and other things. All this in addition to regular text, email, web browsing, telephone calls, and much more. Want to know the population of Katmandu? Just ask. This all comes in a package that costs under $500, and, if you want the phone features, another $10 to $15 a month. I predicted that these wrist computers would go mainstream in the future. The future is now. In a final nod to uniformity, Samsung has merged Tizen and Wear OS into the OneUI Watch OS, which combines the best features of both. The countdown begins.

Drug Commercials - We Watch Too Much TV

Are there more drug commercials on TV, or are we just getting old?

Spend Some Time In Nature - Your Mental Health Is At Stake.

How Much Time Should I Spend Outside?  Spending a long weekend in the RV is one way that we get our time in nature. Today, we will be visiting the Mineral Springs Park here in NorthPort, and later swim in the Gulf of Mexico. This article in Men's Health Magazine outlines the benefits of getting outside for at least 20 minutes a few times a week. Cognition, memory, and feelings of well being all are improved. The Park has more minerals than any spring fed sink hole in the world, and has long been known for its healing properties. It has been claimed to be the original Fountain of Youth sought by Ponce De Leon, and he was killed on a search for it while anchored off of Charlotte Harbor. Maybe it will take a few years off of this old man. But, I will settle for spending some time in nature in Old Florida.