We all have memories of falling asleep as soon as our heads touch the pillow, sleeping like a rock, and then waking up completely refreshed and ready for the day. Unfortunately for some of us, those memories began and ended in childhood, or somewhere in our early adulthood! The good news is that we can […]
Secrets to Getting to Sleep, Staying Asleep and Waking Refreshed Read More »
When we are young, we can’t wait to reach that time of life when our monthly “curse” (as some term it) is over with, we can start thinking in terms of retiring in the next decade or so, and life taking on a more calm, wizened pace. But then when we get there, well, it
That Time of Life: Menopause Read More »
This weekend was really beautiful! I couldn’t help but go into my garden and do a little weeding to take advantage of the sunshine. As I was weeding, I was thinking about pain. Correlations between the two began to take shape: There are many reasons for being in pain: Some are self-induced, some the result
Arthritis in all forms is more complex than just joints hurting. Even osteoarthritis, once thought to be the exception to the autoimmune spectrum, is now found to have an autoimmune component. So to effectively address arthritis, we need to be taking a look at the multiple factors involved. One factor frequently neglected is the gut.
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The quality of what is put into our bodies is in direct correlation with what we get out of it. Our bodies are machines. They are capable of incredible feats that we can barely duplicate outside of the body. Like all machines, there are requirements to keep them running effectively. But akin to that, they
The Quality of Materials Matters Read More »
If you were to ask someone what they value most in life, they would say family, Church, pets, maybe their job, and their health. Some forget about the later until you say “what about your health?” Then it’s an emphatic “oh yes!” Yet when it comes to paying to stay well, many don’t prioritize the
The Most Important Gift Read More »
When you don’t sleep well, there are many costs. Costs to quality of life, to health, to work, to family and other costs. We all pay the cost in one way or another – in medical insurance, in accidents, in our taxes. The costs are profound! The measureable ones are astronomical, the ones we can’t
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So often, we think that our bad food choices only affect our digestion, and maybe diabetes as well. But does food have a direct bearing on our joints? Absolutely! The food we eat isn’t just about satisfying a piece of meat in our mouths called a tongue. It is about nourishing our tissues to keep
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Are you suffering from some heart challenges, either “low grade” or serious? Do you want to take a more active role is supporting your heart health? Is your heart and how it’s doing on your mind frequently? Well, the good news, is that you can have an active role in supporting your heart health in
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A year ago my mother was up to visit. As we sat across from each other at breakfast, she unexpectedly blurted out “I’m sorry I’m so wrinkled. I didn’t know in my early days to take care of my skin to prevent wrinkles.” As I was pondering that, I thought of how lucky we are
The Health of Skin Read More »
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