Greetings from Alberta, Canada, where I just returned from a 4,000 step walk through snow and ice. While it’s about -4 degrees Fahrenheit outside, the raw beauty of the snow covered hillsides more than makes up for the chilly temperatures. There is a nifty little trail along Lake Elizabeth right outside my B &B, with deer tracks and requisite piles of frozen dog poop, which begs one to keep walking, but alas, my ears burned until they went numb, indicating it was time to go home.

 I had a go at “curling” last night. This sport is kinda-like bowling, except you throw “rocks” instead bowling balls, and lanes are covered with ice. Everyone is equipped with brooms to groom the ice. While I am not doing it justice with my description, I do believe I am hooked.

Gotta hoof it back to the airport,

Out of the black and into the blue one step at a time,

Dr.D.

Ahh yes, the Beatles’ White Album remains as relevant today as it was some 40 years ago when it was released. My team finds itself in the lowly ranking of #9 in overall steps walked, relative to other teams in the challenge. With a week and half left I am going to have to energize my group. . . No time for mere evolutionary processes, I am going to have to lead a walking revolution. BTW, I enjoyed my first “walking” meeting yesterday with Marketing Director Tricia Murdoch. We logged a 1,000 or steps while hashing through world events.

Salubriously Sauntering,

Dr.D.

Hi, I just found this little ditty on-line, under the heading of how to live to be 100….

Live like a Seventh-day Adventist

Americans who define themselves as Seventh-day Adventists have an average life expectancy of 89, about a decade longer than the average American. One of the basic tenets of the religion is that it’s important to cherish the body that’s on loan from God, which means no smoking, alcohol abuse, or overindulging in sweets. Followers typically stick to a vegetarian diet based on fruits, vegetables, beans, and nuts, and also get plenty of exercise. They’re also very focused on family and community.

Walk on

Dr.D.

A research article published in the Australian Journal of Primary Health suggests that individuals who increased their daily walk from 20 to 40 minutes, experienced improvements in feelings of well being. While the study focused on type -2 diabetics, there is a broader message here. A daily exercise routine, including one centered on walking, improves your outlook on life and creates a sense of wellness.  Yet another reason to take a hike. Australian Journal of Primary Health 13(1) 68 – 73.

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Ramblin on,

Dr.D.