Depending on where you live, it may be time to plant a garden. We are now frost free in Northwest Indiana. Allegedly. We’ll see… The rule of green thumbs around here is that it’s safe to plant after Mother’s Day. Grateful for the warm days of late and...
With all the conflicting information on what to eat, what not to eat, and how to eat it, this is what I know for sure. Foods that are healthy for you may not be so healthy for your friend. Or vice versa. The tricky part is figuring...
It happens. To everyone. You do well week after week. You have a regular exercise program, a meal and snack plan that provides good energy and sleep, and the stress level feels tolerable. Even your social scene is just right. Then, the bottom falls out. A loved one gets...
Last week I wrote about Forest Bathing—immersing yourself in nature and using all your senses to benefit your health in every way. This week, I’m heading outdoors to play in the dirt. Dirt is good. Keep reading to learn WHY. Your gut houses at least 70% of your immune...
For those of you who are doing some sort of Lenten fast, you are almost complete. We have much to celebrate this Easter Sunday! Whether you’ve given up sweets, alcohol, toxic people, television, Facebook, meat, or a multitude of other possibilities, you’ve had the fortitude (and...
(The following article was written for the November 2018 issue of Get Healthy magazine, a publication of The Northwest Indiana Times.) Alzheimer's disease. It's a subject that hits close to home. My mom died of it at age 86 after what was about 20 years of progressive...
Here are 10 interesting tips for you. Perhaps at least one of them will help you have a happier day. As we age, the amount of acid in our stomach decreases. Drink most of your water between meals, and drink only minimal amounts (8 oz....
For those of you who have been following my blog for the last year and a half, you may recall my weekly posts about the size of my friend’s baby in utero compared to various fruits and vegetables. Baby Angelos celebrated his first birthday, and I...
In last week’s blog post, I addressed ways to combat stress eating. One idea I had mentioned, is to be prepared with other things you can do instead of turning to food for comfort. I suggested making a list of activities that take anywhere from 1...
“What you stay focused on will grow.”—Roy T. Bennett Today, I’m living with an intention of abundance. Considering that what I stay focused on will grow, focusing on abundance, will bring about more… …of everything! This feeling leads to gratitude, which leads to generosity. This in turn leads me...