Substance of Living

Source You may not have heard of this fairly new type of therapy in the United States by it's scientific name, Ichthyotherapy, but you may have heard of fish pedicures .  That's right!  You actually immerse your feet, hands, or other parts of your body and allow live fish to eat away the dead skin, fungi, and bacteria. The fish used are called Garra rufa, "doctor fish", "nibble fish", or Kangal fish.  The first benefits were observed in Kangal, Turkey. As with everything, there is a positive and negative side. The positive side is that the fish probably do help with some skin conditions.  The nibbling at the skin most likely energizes blood flow to the surface similar to vigorously rubbing the skin.  Pretty cool life experience that can be checked off the bucket list. The negative side poses a couple questions.  How clean is the water - I mean, where do the fish go potty?  If the fish are eating dead cells from one person, can those sa...

My health My family is ALWAYS there for me Having wonderful friends Waking up this morning My husband Knowing that I will meet new friends before the end of this week The drink I’m sipping as I type My Internet Connection My Beautiful New Home All the Websites that have helped me decorate my home All the times my mother allowed me to “help her” in the kitchen (even though it probably took at least twice as long to cook) The fact that my husband has a job in a time that so many people are without My passion for life The upbringing and safe environment my parents provided Charitable Organizations that help so many people The endless hours people put in to save the lives of strangers and animals The hand written good morning notes my husband leaves me for no reason except to say thank you or to let me know he is thinking of me Today The rain, sun, wind that all help the plants The four seasons My education, the blessing that I am fortunate enough to read and write ...

Ever think that your contribution doesn't really matter since you are only one person?  One vote?  Think of all the changes one person at a time has made over the years.  One person sat in front of a building, one person took public transportation, one person had a dream, one person fought for gorillas, one person has made the difference. Although organizations are made up of many people, it is each person being involved that makes the collective voice.  Here are five of my favorite websites that are changing the world one person at a time. ASPCA Change.org Caring.com PETA American Sewing Guild What are your favorite charitable websites?  What cause are you passionate about?  Do you think schools should offer gluten-free lunches?  Should companies pay for your parking or subsidize your public transportation to help alleviate the strain on the rising price of gasoline or reduce the amount of cars on the road every day? Leave your c...