Spring Cold…Spring Cleansing!

I’ve had a doozy of a cold this week so I missed my Monday and Wednesday postings. I find it fascinating when my sinuses are congested, my brain also feels congested and doing almost anything requiring mental capacity seems like an effort. Our entire household came down with this one (I’ve not caught the last [...]

Why Junk Food Can Be As Unhealthy for Your Mind as Your Body: Part 2

I’m wondering how many of us are so bored with our own lives we find the TV and other venues giving us a sense of excitement in our lives. If we are not enjoying our lives, it’s easy to ‘wish’ our life could be different and find more fulfillment in a fantasy that often has [...]

Gratitude An Answer to Stress

On April 25th my posting was about the problem of stress in our lives. My stress level has risen again due to a family situation and while I’ve been using all the techniques I’ve learned to get relief, I can still feel twinges of discomfort. So, I decided to just let it be O.K. to [...]

The Power of Appreciation

Today I thought I’d simply share a video that expresses the power of appreciation. http://www.connectingamillionhearts.com/

I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Appreciation is a Solution, Healthier Choice and Tried & True Tip bringing more health and happiness into your life.

Reduce Stress, Increase Productivity and Efficiency: Part 2

WOW! I am so pleased with the results I am getting from applying Marie Forleo’s Productivity Secrets to my life, especially my work. I feel I accomplished more in one day than I usually do for the week! In the last post I mentioned resistance as a time drainer and today I’ll talk about another [...]

Kitchen Fires: How to Safely Put One Out

I thought I’d share this valuable information with you today as a practical tip for choosing healthier and smarter (perhaps saving your life, not to mention your home).
Please click on the following link to watch a 45 second video about what to do if you have a kitchen fire. http://video.aol.com/video-detail/how-to-douse-a-kitchen-oil-fire/4068098238. Additional information is available [...]

Whey Good For You

If you checked out the acid/alkaline foods info on previous post you may want some suggestions on how to alkalize your diet. My biggest problem is the acidity from animal protein. I don’t eat a lot of animal protein, mostly turkey and fish, but wanted to cut back even more…and then, I discovered [...]

Got Hayfever? Some Natural Remedies for Dripping, Sneezing and Itching

Spring is in the air here in the Pacific NW. There is a 3-4 week window here in March where particular pollens affect me mostly with sneezing and itchy eyes. Interestingly enough, only yellow pollens blooming now are my nemesis. Since I tend to stay away from over the counter or prescription drugs (unless [...]

Listen to Your Body. . .Better to Be Safe than Sorry

I thought I’d take time today to discuss how important it is to pay attention to all body symptoms. My daughter had pain in the middle of her abdomen on Saturday. At first, she thought it was just constipation but ‘something’ made her go get it checked out at the local clinic emergency [...]

Reading Labels on Food Products: Unraveling Ingredient Confusion

I’ve encouraged you to READ LABELS in previous posts and given you some ideas of what foods to avoid when certain ingredients appear on labels. I know reading labels can feel somewhat daunting so I thought I’d simplify it for you.
3 Simple Secrets to help you navigate the label maze

Choose the product with the [...]