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”
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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”
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”
Micro of the Macro 