The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just the body, but the soul. ~Alfred Austin, English Poet (1835 – 1913) Some of my earliest memories involve sights of rich, dark soils, green leaves that seemed to go on forever,Continue reading “6 Ways Gardening Can Elevate Your Life”
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5 Tips for Eating Based on the Science of Life
The healing system of Ayurveda (meaning knowledge or science of life), dates back thousands of years and is still widely practiced in India. A primary focus of Ayurveda is to find and maintain balance of mind, body, and consciousness through lifestyle, including environment, activity, and diet. According to this ancient medicinal system, poor digestion isContinue reading “5 Tips for Eating Based on the Science of Life”
Curried Winter Vegetables
I learned to make this dish during my travels. It was at a hostel in Moab, Utah, where I first had a Thai curry so tasty that I decided I had to learn to make it myself. It took me several attempts, but I managed to create one that hit all the right notes. MyContinue reading “Curried Winter Vegetables”
7 Lifestyle Touchstones from the Healthiest Person I Know
Over the years, I have learned that regularly investing in the health of my mind, body, and spirit is vital. I don’t want to live forever, but I do want to feel good, enjoy life, and thrive as long as I’m on the planet. When I go to my annual doctor’s visit for a check-upContinue reading “7 Lifestyle Touchstones from the Healthiest Person I Know”
6 Benes of Winter Hiking
I hiked one of my favorite winter trails a few days ago. The abundance of volcanic rock in the area 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 forContinue reading “6 Benes of Winter Hiking”
Biorhythms: Wisdom or Hooey?
Although circadian rhythms have been observed by scientists for centuries, they never gained much footing in the Western medicine paradigm, and therefore seem to be on the periphery in terms of importance. This shouldn’t be the case. In this post, I’ll share some beneficial reasons for learning about and supporting these internal cycles that areContinue reading “Biorhythms: Wisdom or Hooey?”
My Journey to Veganism
. . . Or maybe I should say, “back to veganism,” as I believe I was born vegan. I never liked the taste of meat or milk or eggs as a kid. My grandmother would slather my scrambled eggs with mustard to get me to eat them. The only milk I would drink had toContinue reading “My Journey to Veganism”
A Holiday Lesson
I’m pleased to report that I’ve just returned from a much-needed tropical getaway. Sun, surf, humidity, and the expansive beauty of the Atlantic Ocean – what a treat! Throw in a few visits with family & old friends, and you have a recipe for a super enjoyable & rejuvenating vacation. The trip involved a 17-hourContinue reading “A Holiday Lesson”
Pumpkin Ginger Truffles
Recently, a favorite cold weather gourd has made a frequent appearance among my kitchen preparations: in buckwheat pumpkin pancakes, warm pumpkin smoothies, Thanksgiving pumpkin pie, and now pumpkin ginger truffles. There’s just something about pumpkin that some of us can’t get enough of once the longer days of the year are behind us. Unlike theContinue reading “Pumpkin Ginger Truffles”
Six Science-Backed Reasons to Get Outside
Did you enjoy spending time outside as a kid? I did. As a matter of fact, I don’t remember spending much time inside. I loved playing outdoors with pets we had over the years, including lots of dogs and cats, a couple rabbits, and a rooster that I treated like a baby. I enjoyed ridingContinue reading “Six Science-Backed Reasons to Get Outside”
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