Category Archives: Health

Sunlight Series: Part 3 – The Electromagnetic Spectrum

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My last post discussed the nature of light, and that our current understanding is that light can be thought of as an electromagnetic wave carrying varying amounts of energy expressed by different wavelengths, or frequencies. Continue reading Sunlight Series: Part 3 – The Electromagnetic Spectrum

Sunlight Series: Part 2 – Electromagnetic Radiation

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Before a detailed discussion on the effects of sunlight on the body can begin, I believe the reader should be oriented with the concept of ‘light’ itself, which is the intention of this post. I’m not going to explain optics, Continue reading Sunlight Series: Part 2 – Electromagnetic Radiation

Sleep Series: Part 1 – Introduction

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Introduction

There are two versions of Graham Ballachey.  It’s something of a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde dichotomy.  I can be either of the following: 1. A positive, energetic, intelligent, friendly, patient, and adaptable man who handles (most) stress with ease; or Continue reading Sleep Series: Part 1 – Introduction

The Context of Vices

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Anyone who knows me knows me as a very health-conscious guy, but not a guy free of vices.  I promote habits that produce happy, healthy, strong, productive people, but in the right context I also promote some activities that directly oppose my usual recommendations.

Am I inconsistent?  Maybe, but really it’s all part of the plan.