YOUR HEALTH
            Rita: So Lolita, you snoof too? Doesn’t it burn out the rods and cones in your eyes? The Red Sox start looking like they’re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. Summer squash gets mistaken for zucchini? Red Invasion becomes a blues band. Lolita: No, I don’t snoof. Just because someone offers it to me after I ask them for it doesn’t mean that I actually melt the substance down to a liquid and rub it in my eyes. Rita: Then what do you do with it? Lolita: I mix it with lime juice and marinade tofu with it. It’s really good for your health. You know Omega 3 fatty acids—well this is like Omega 15 fatty acids. Rita: Very interesting. Why don’t you go find out what other things people do to keep up their health. There’s Slimey, he must be a real health nut—go find out his secrets. Lolita: Slimey, how do you do it? Does Mrs. Slimedog have healing powers? Or has Zortar shown you the fountain of youth? SLIMEDOG (the Noise): This is the only time I’ve answered something serious because I think health is very important. For the last twenty years I’ve exercised, had a balanced diet, taken vitamins, and drank water. It’s something I’d recommend for everyone. I still drink too much but who wants to get as old as someone like T Max? Lolita: That’s exactly what I asked T Max. His reply was, “These amps go up to 11.” Now let’s get on with other health tips. ALLAN KRAUT (Rat/ Linwood): I tried taking fish oil for dry skin seven years ago and noticed that my mild anxiety subsided. I told my friend in medical research about it and she said the tests between anxiety and Omega 3 fish oils were inconclusive. I didn’t even know they were testing for that! It changed my life and I hope others can benefit. I take one every day. Trader Joe’s or Costco has good deals. Better than Prozac. *** JJ RASSLER (The Downbeat 5): I make sure the gravy and cheese I have on my french fries is of the highest quality available, whenever possible. *** DJ MATTHEW GRIFFIN (the Noise): I’m no spring chicken anymore, so I have to watch my intake. I avoid salt and monitor my caffeine, only one cup a day. Anything that will keep my blood pressure down, since high blood pressure is hereditary for me. I rarely go out drinking (would you believe!) and don’t take drugs anymore. There is a certain point in age, when the body cannot handle these sorts of pleasures. I still enjoy going to hardcore shows, watching the assholes beating the shit out of one another. I always found it to be a good stress reliever and it’s pretty sexy. Lolita: I know of another way to relieve stress—and it’s sexier than watching hardcore bullies knock people over. *** KEN FIELD (Revolutionary Snake Ensemble/ Birdsongs of the Mesozoic): I try not to worry too much. (Including about my health!)  As chair of the Cambridge bicycle committee, I also try to use my bike instead of my car as much as possible. (We encourage everyone else to do that too, for their own health, for the health of the environment, and to reduce traffic and parking problems for those who choose or need to drive.) *** RICK BERLIN (Rick Berlin): I don’t drink ONE DAY a week. Gee wow, Rick... like that’s some big abstinence. See, I read about this New York drag queen who claimed it was good for her liver. She of The Year of Magical Drinking. *** LINDA VIENS (Angeline/ Peace Chorus): I have recently started meditating as a way to help myself move through deep, old, pain, and grief.  The healing that happens, as the thoughts and memories flood through, and are examined and released... is astonishing... I can feel that there will be true health benefits over time. Worth trying for all! *** CHUCK U. ROSINA (WMFO/ WMBR): Being healthy is key to being able to enjoy life. I’ve always balanced my “bad” habits (eating chocolate, caffeine, sugar) with good ones (fruit and vegetables). Alcohol and other mind-altering substances are balanced by regular exercise. Nine months of the year, bicycling is a main mode of transportation about town. Healthy body equals productive mind.  Fun is important too.  Dance more, and rock on! Lolita: Tips from the experts on youthful aging. Now go practice. You can start by playing Musical Chairs.