Mystery creates wonder and wonder is the basis of man’s desire to understand. ~Neil Armstrong Earlier this week, I was watching Dr. Gay Hendricks, psychologist, body-mind therapist, & author of over 40 books, in an interview and the concept of wonder came up. Human beings thrive on wonder, he said, and gave examples of hisContinue reading “5 Merits of Wonder”
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The Wilderness Connection
I’ve just finished reading Scott Stillman’s book Wilderness: The Gateway to the Soul. It evokes many of the feelings and musings I experienced while exploring the wilds of this country. I realize now that the words I’ve used in describing my 3-year experience (of road tripping, tent camping, hiking, photographing natural beauty, and finding myContinue reading “The Wilderness Connection”
Snowscapes
Before moving to the Southwest, I remember hearing on national news about the havoc caused by large amount of snow deposited in northern Arizona in January of 2010, just four months before my planned relocation. A total of 56 inches fell that month; the majority in a single week. As a result, roofs collapsed, thereContinue reading “Snowscapes”
Grandfathers of the Sonora Desert
We recently vacationed in southern Arizona. The weather was warm and dry, and we enjoyed hiking, biking, and riding horses through the desert. Saguaro cactus plants were plentiful and huge. Visiting Saguaro National Park, we saw some that towered over us. I’ve learned a lot about the growth of saguaros. I was surprised to findContinue reading “Grandfathers of the Sonora Desert”
6 Benefits of Winter Hiking
I hiked one of my favorite winter trails recently. Its abundance of volcanic rock reflecting the heat of the sun makes it one of the warmest hikes around. Snow and ice still covered over half the footpath, courtesy of a weather system that enshrouded parts of northern Arizona for over a week. Ascending the slickContinue reading “6 Benefits of Winter Hiking”
Protein: Functions & Risks
This is another in a series of posts from my Nutritional Certification program. I hope you are enjoying learning what I was taught! Protein is the subject of today’s post. I’ve studied protein in years past, but mostly about the problems it can cause. I know that more protein is required as we get older,Continue reading “Protein: Functions & Risks”
What’s Really Up with Dietary Fats?
For as long as I can remember, I’ve lived and breathed the mantra fatty foods cause body fat, and I’ve gone to great lengths to limit or avoid them. There was a period of time that I completely avoided using oil in my cooking. In recent years, I’ve added water for part of the oilContinue reading “What’s Really Up with Dietary Fats?”
The Amazing Science of Grounding
Through the years, I’ve written a lot about the healing powers of Nature. In Escaping Normal, I shared how my experience of spending many months exploring areas of natural beauty rehabilitated me from burn-out and loss, bringing me back to life. The Waterfall Effect outlined a number of health benefits of natural crashing natural waters. Continue reading “The Amazing Science of Grounding”
5 Ways for All of Us to Work with Our Body’s Hormones
In my last post, I shared that I’d begun a Nutrition Certification Program. Today, I’m excited to share with you some info on hormones from a recent module. I knew hormones were important for good health, but never really understood just how important until now. In case you’re unclear like I was, I’ll start withContinue reading “5 Ways for All of Us to Work with Our Body’s Hormones”
The Superpower of Antioxidants
Recently, I enrolled in a Nutrition Certification Program. Currently in week 5, I’m surprised at how much I’ve already learned. I’m guessing I’ll be sharing quite a bit of information from the program with you over the next few months. I’ll start today by focusing on antioxidants. Wikipedia explains: antioxidants are compounds that inhibit oxidationContinue reading “The Superpower of Antioxidants”
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