Do you remember vacations as a kid? I can recall living for vacations. My family would always go to the Gulf of Mexico and stay in a motel on Florida’s Panhandle. We traveled to Flarda, as it’s pronounced in the South, to swim, lie in the sun, play in the surf, and deep sea fish. Continue reading “Need a Reason to Get Away? Here You Go!”
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Chai My Way
It’s chai season! Although it’s my favorite hot tea and I drink it throughout the year, the chillier months seem to claim it as their own, and who am I to argue? I first tried chai while living and working at Omega Institute for Holistic Studies in Upstate New York. One of my supervisors wasContinue reading “Chai My Way”
Does the Earth Love You?
If you’ve been around Micro of the Macro for a while, no doubt you’ve read a lot about the benefits of spending time in Nature. For example, being at the beach can reduce stress & cancer risk. Interacting with animals can result in improved heart & immune function. Visiting a waterfall can reduce chronic pain. Continue reading “Does the Earth Love You?”
A Breath of Fresh Air
In researching for my post this month, I was surprised to find studies on nutrients in the air we breathe, called aeronutrients. I’ve written about improving the state of our gut’s microbiome by spending time in diverse environments like oceans, forests, mountains, and waterfalls, (see this post & also this one) but that idea pointsContinue reading “A Breath of Fresh Air”
Good Day, Sunshine
Recently, I watched an online health and longevity presentation, and one of the episodes was on the critical importance of circadian rhythms. If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you may remember the post I wrote on this subject a few years back. Today’s post might be considered an addendum. As a quickContinue reading “Good Day, Sunshine”
Scenes from a Hiking Trail
Are you looking for an inexpensive family adventure this summer? Exploring a new hiking trail can be loads of fun while inspiring a sense of awe without breaking the bank. From prior posts, you know that I love hiking, and I thought it’d be fun to share a few of my favorite trail scenes. CanyonlandsContinue reading “Scenes from a Hiking Trail”
The Waterfall Effect
As long as I live, I’ll hear waterfalls and birds and winds sing. I’ll interpret the rocks, learn the language of flood, storm, and the avalanche. I’ll acquaint myself with the glaciers and wild gardens, and get as near the heart of the world as I can. ~John Muir When I see the word waterfall,Continue reading “The Waterfall Effect”
Acclimating to a Warming World
The world’s warmest year on record was 2023, according to this write-up by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. That is, until 2024. And so far in 2025, the Southwestern US has seen most days with much higher temperatures than normal. In past blogs, I’ve shared some dire overarching consequences of global warming over time. Continue reading “Acclimating to a Warming World”
6 Little-Known Habits to Help Achieve Your Resolutions, Part 2 of 2
Happy February! Wow, did January slip by quickly for anyone else?! Last month, I posted on 3 of the 6 daily practices that I believe are fundamental to my overall health and wellbeing: using electrolytes, healing my gut, and reading labels. Today I will complete the set by sharing some of the best information onContinue reading “6 Little-Known Habits to Help Achieve Your Resolutions, Part 2 of 2”
6 Little-Known Habits to Help Achieve Your Resolutions, Part 1 of 2
Happy 2025 to all of you in my blogging community! I hope the year ahead brings you plenty of reasons to smile and be grateful. If you’re a new year’s resolution maker, whether you share your intentions with others or keep them quiet, I hope you will find something beneficial in this post. Recently, IContinue reading “6 Little-Known Habits to Help Achieve Your Resolutions, Part 1 of 2”
Micro of the Macro 