Category Archives: Reflections

Notes & musings

It’s Like Magic…

Posted on March 8, 2013 by eresko

But is it really? What is magic and how do you define it? Is it something you ‘believe’ in? To me there are many magical things in the world. Mostly I define these things by the awe they inspire in … Continue reading →

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Coming Soon to the Land of the Sun!

Posted on February 29, 2012 by eresko

… Jill Bolte Taylor. This is sure to be one of the best presentations you’ve ever seen and well worth the $45 dollars to listen, watch and change how you perceive life and our relationships forever. I have read her … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections, Research | Tagged Hemmorrhagic stroke, Jill Bolte Taylor, my stroke of insight, stroke recovery, Sun valley wellness festival, Ted Talks | Comments Off

Happy Chinese New Year!

Posted on February 3, 2011 by eresko

Today marks the eve’ of the Chinese New Year; the year of the Rabbit! For the next 15 days; until the Full moon, those who celebrate the Chinese New Year will take part in many different traditional celebrations & … Continue reading →

Posted in Chinese Calendar & Astrology, Exercise & Lifestyle, Reflections | Tagged 2011, Chinese New Year, chinese new year 2011, metal rabbit, year of the rabbit | Comments Off

RIP Jack LaLanne

Posted on January 24, 2011 by eresko

Here’s a little tribute to the late and great juice-master himself… I’ll take it as a sign to cut sugar for the next week and thereafter. I’m usually pretty good about not taking in any refined sugars, but for some … Continue reading →

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Placebo Or No?

Posted on September 17, 2010 by eresko

There is much debate about Acupuncture and its effects are often compared to that of a placebo. So what’s the word? Well, first let’s remind ourselves, what is a placebo and how it works. According to Wikipedia, “a placebo is … Continue reading →

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