grandparents will inherently become resurrected. The Legacy Continues by: A. Jay Kessinger IV, DC, ND, DABCI, DACBN


Some things in life can only be learned from experience. We really need to learn from others’ experience;


mistakes, for there’s no way that we can live long enough to make them all ourselves. In my 6 decades of life I’ve noted many fads, understandings and misunderstandings. I’ve also seen many truths that withstand the test of time. I’ve seen obvious, hidden, and initially unintended deceptive practices, as-well-as honest good intentioned actions that were either unknown or underappreciated.


One thing I’ve found that has always been and continues to be true is, “there is nothing new under the sun.” There is a right and a wrong/a good and a bad. It appears we all are a proportional combination of the two; however, the worst of all has always been and continues to be the apathetic among us. We need to be encouraged and encourage others to be mindful in our pursuit of self-less ‘right’ choices.


by their parents and sincerely vow to never repeat such with their offspring, some of the mistakes made by their


As parents recall the mistake(s) made i.e.,


Outward beauty has been coveted from the ancient lives of Samson/Delilah and Absalom to modern times. The purpose of supercial appearance remains the same, but the denition of beauty, and the methods to attain such a desired outcome, has drastically changed over time. As fashions go in and out of style, this too continues in full circle. Humanity has desired beauty from the outward persona of eshy well-fed opulence, to more modern well-groomed near emaciated look of want. We’ve gone from the portraits of beauty depicted in the Renaissance Era, the “Fat Man’s Club” reigning in America from 1866 to 1903, to the roaring twenties, Twiggy, then Karen Carpenter. We’ve returned from these extremes to a happier and healthier median where we will undoubtedly continue to ping-pong around as we continue to move into “new directions.”


Historically, Juan Ponce de-Leon left Spain in search of the Fountain of Youth seeking beauty through immortal- ity. In the era of more modern times, our efforts to lose weight have turned toward purposely becoming aficted with intestinal worms, the use of cathartics, and the habitual practice of bulimia.


been attained through alcohol, tobacco usage, over the counter drugs, as well as many prescription medications. The medicinal treatment of behavioral maladies, including attention decit syndromes, often leads to appetite suppression.


Currently, there is a plethora of lifestyle modication plans available with the end result of looking good and being healthy. Too often, I fear the former takes precedence in the mind’s eye of Jane and John Q Public health care consumer. We, as stewards of the professional health care team, need to be encouraged and encourage those we serve to allow healthy choices to become the bed-rock of our habitual lifestyles; thus no longer allowing ourselves to be dictated by the fads of the day. 


Appetite suppression has


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