By Shae Hadden |
Bio
In
2008, the theme of the World Health Day was on protecting health from
the adverse affects of climate change. For me, the year was about
protecting my health from the adverse affects of stress, chronic
illness and my workaholic tendencies. Being ill has been the most
complete learning experience I could have asked for—a life-changing
blessing in disguise. Not only have I discovered (and removed) the
source of a chronic infection, but I have also created my relationship
to life anew.
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By Shae HaddenBio
Summer has finally arrived here in the Pacific Northwest, and with it
the seasonal display of beachwear trends. No matter what the
fashionistas may be sporting on the runways, the beaches are where the
reality of the North American body is exposed for all to see. Most of
us attempt to do what’s possible, given our lifestyles during the
winter. We’re not there just for the sun and surf. We’re trying to look
the best we possibly can with the bodies we have so we can attract
attention, whether for purposes of relationship or just plain
admiration. I
had always hoped there’s more going on here at the beach than just the
mating, dating and gawking games. But watching where everyone focuses
their attention in the throng of volleyball-playing, swimming,
strolling and picnicking crowds seems to prove me wrong. The natural
attraction seems to be to the trim, fit, energized bodies being
displayed in all their glory. Few look at bodies exposing belly fat,
pale flesh and flab. As I grow older, perhaps I’m becoming more jaded,
but it seems to me there are more and more of those spare tires and
fewer lean, strong bodies. Is this trend part of our aging population’s
destiny or is it a choice we’re (consciously or unconsciously) making?[
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