Much media and political discussion of Health Care Reform in Congress, and with the Obama Administration. Time Magazine just published an issue with a focus on our Health Care System, and how to stay healthy.

This is the key to real Health Care Reform: how to live well and be well. The essence is health care in harmony with Nature. I.e. living a lifestyle that promotes health, by keeping us in balance with Nature; the Earth energies, the soil, live food from healthy plants and animals, breathing pure air, drinking pure water, healthy touch, human and global community.

Until we, the people of this planet, this country, or the city of Boise, align ourselves with this basic principle, health care reform is doomed to a spiral of increasing ineffectiveness and expense. Ultimately, it won't matter who pays or who profits, we, the people and the planet, will suffer a deteroriating quality of life, and increasing disease, mental and physical.

A few practical actions:

Food is our best medicine. Eat locally, ideally organically, preferably grow some of your own.

Enjoy the beauty of Nature. Reconnect with the earth energies by walking barefoot on the dewy grass, swim in a lake or river.

Express gratitude for life: Sing, dance, pray, celebrate, meditate. The Dances of Universal Peace, (info avaiable via internet search) is a wonderful resource.

Breathing is a power tool for healing. Study kriya or hatha yoga such as the Art of Living Foundation, Basic course.

Be well, live well
Brent Mathieu
Boise, Idaho