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?”
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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”
Where Have All Our Bird Friends Gone?
We were away for the majority of last month, and although I filled the bird feeder before leaving, I was surprised to find it half-full upon my return. (Normally, between the birds and squirrels, the feeder is emptied within 3-4 days’ time.) Even more surprisingly, I’ve seen a total of only 5 birds in ourContinue reading “Where Have All Our Bird Friends Gone?”
The Consequences of Choice
Our lives are a sum total of the choices we have made. ~Wayne Dyer Hello, friend. How are you? What’s new for you over these past few weeks? My experiences this month have been unusually deep, so my post today will be a heavy one. If you’re looking for some light reading today, you mightContinue reading “The Consequences of Choice”
A Change in Course (For Now)
Hello, my friend. I appreciate your visit today. I’m sad to report that my family concerns continue, and I just don’t have the oomph for a regular post. Do you know what I mean? But I miss you. So for now, I am changing course. Tell me, what’s going on with you this month? WhatContinue reading “A Change in Course (For Now)”
5 Ways to Nudge Your Body Toward Optimal Function
Family challenges have me busy physically & mentally this month, so I hope you’ll enjoy this repost from April of 2021. You won’t be able to comment below – let’s be sure to catch up next month. The human body is a marvel. Its ultra-intelligent design allows it to function in large part without yourContinue reading “5 Ways to Nudge Your Body Toward Optimal Function”
Understanding the Pleasure Trap
Last year, I came across a TEDx talk by psychologist Douglas Lisle on what he calls the pleasure trap. It is a hidden force in today’s world, he says, that can hijack your inborn satiation circuitry and undermine your pursuit of health and happiness. After a little more exploration, I discovered that he co-authored aContinue reading “Understanding the Pleasure Trap”
Winter Vaca and a Change of Schedule
I’m back! My month-long break was superb. I visited family on the East Coast, and vacationed with my life partner on the West Coast. I had never before seen an ocean generate such huge waves or roar so loudly! If you were unaware, a series of storms out of the Pacific pummeled California & pointsContinue reading “Winter Vaca and a Change of Schedule”
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