Woof! What wild times we are living in right now. Transformation of ourselves, our society, and the planet as a whole is now. There is no certainty and things change day by day and sometimes hour by hour. We humans do not do well with the unknown: our reptilian brains like life all laid out… Read more »
It’s Valentine’s Day. Again. Maybe this excites you. Maybe it makes you groan with annoyance or painful emotions. No matter your reaction, I think it needs a rewrite. How Can This Be Meaningful? When a knee-jerk holiday or observance day rolls around on the calendar, my inner, anti-commercialized and ‘make it all meaning-full’ voice asks:… Read more »
My favorite medicinal herb is Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica).* It has many uses for health and wellness, and loves to impart its versatility as a cooking recipe ingredient! Here are the basics when getting to know Stinging Nettle: Historical: “The sting of the Nettle is but nothing compared to the pains that it heals” from… Read more »
It’s hot out. You’ve been playing hard or working out and feel sloggy. Go grab some watermelon and make this supreme juice. No juicer required! You’ll feel energized, cooled down and revitalized and ready to kick back in that hammock. Watermelon is not only super hydrating at 90% water, it is also abundant in Vitamins… Read more »
We all know how vital getting and staying hydrated is to vibrant health. But drinking bottled water can be hazardous to your health and is definitely toxic to our precious, life-giving planet. Here are some of the many reasons why it’s best to avoid bottled water: There is little regulation on its contents so virtually… Read more »
Whether it’s smoke from a wildfire, pollen-thick air, too much screen time or hashing through paperwork, our eyes really get hammered. The result? Puffy, painful, dry and overworked eyes that could use a break and some TLC. They need some lovin’ for all of the work they do! Next time your eyes start crossing or… Read more »
We all need them, we all lose them, and losing too many due to excessive perspiration can lead to body troubles. (Read more about symptoms of electrolyte imbalance here). In hot summer weather when activity and sweating levels are higher, electrolyte deficiency is more likely than during cooler temperatures. What are electrolytes? They are minerals… Read more »
Drinking water continues to be a source of concern as the list of contaminants and their effects on health continues to grow. Whether your drinking water is from a municipality or from a private source (well or spring) there’s good reason to know what contaminants it contains so you know what filtration is needed. Municipalities… Read more »
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