Scott Anderson, Ph.D.

One of my favorite childhood stories is the Easter Egg Incident. It really wasn’t an isolated incident – more of a protracted insight into human constitution. The story began in the Spring of 1969 when the local park district hosted an Easter Egg hunt. Having dissected the Easter Egg coloring book, and risen to prominence in Easter Egg coloring, my parents thought I had a particular interest in this most unusual of holiday celebrations (do the bunnies lay the eggs?) As Dad and I drove to the tree-lined park, he explained to me how the kid collecting the most Easter Eggs was the winner. (This was important to 50% of those present) I nodded dutifully, and with wicker-basket in hand, reported to the starting line. Once the start was signaled, I immediately began looking skyward. According to my father, I spent the majority of the time looking to the trees, interspersed with glances to the clouds and sky. Periodically I’d have to move a little to get out of the way, as there were childr...

For many people, the onset of winter means the onset of sinus trouble. You've likely already heard the hacking, coughing, and snorting that announce the coming of cold & flu season. While an occasional cold is a natural part of the immune system's development, the months-long congestion many people live with is symptomatic of a deeper problem. For many people this congestion is a reminder to practice the fundamentals of good health; proper diet, adequate rest, regular physical activity, healthy relationships and daily prayer/meditation. It's not uncommon, however, that individuals follow the fundamentals of good health, yet still suffer chronic sinus congestion. Often the problem is that of stagnation - the healthy, reciprocal movements of the skull bones are blocked and the resultant stagnation has led to congestion. When we breathe, the belly and ribs are in constant motion - with every breath, they rise and fall. We're less familiar with the subtler internal...