1. Something I will be avoiding in the future… As we continue to work to limit our exposure to biphenol A (BPA), which is used to make plastics, I just found out that the lining in canned soup is loaded with it. A study showed that one serving of canned soup daily for just 5…
We have become severely dependent on GPS to find our way around these days. As much as I want to criticize our sad dependence on it, it’s a remarkable tool. It’s mind-boggling to think that you can put any address or destination into your phone, hit a button, and instantly have very specific directions to…
1. Happy Thanksgiving!… We had a GREAT day yesterday on Thanksgiving. I hope you and your family did too. It is a day to reflect on what we are grateful for. Gratitude is a known immune-booster, mood-elevator, and overall health-enhancer. Don’t let Thanksgiving be the only day you express gratitude. Make it part of your…
Roughly 38% of Americans set New Year’s resolutions. Only 9% end up being successful. And amazingly, one-fourth quit by the end of the first week. So, there are some things to unpack here as 2024 is winding down, and the new year is quickly approaching. Some so-called experts are critical of setting New Year’s resolutions,…
1. New sweet treat we made… Unfortunately, I have a sweet tooth. Because of that, I am constantly looking for healthier sweet treats. This week, we found one. They are Chocolate Date Nut bars. They contain (as you might have guessed) a base layer of pressed dates, almond butter, chocolate, and nuts. No baking required.…
As I drove down the highway, passing a slew of medical buildings and hospitals, I couldn’t help but notice all the cars in the huge parking lot. From the looks of it, there wasn’t a spot available, and I could see cars weaving around the lot unsuccessfully looking for an open spot. It reminded me…
1. Great podcast I listened to this week (a MUST listen!)… This podcast, The Model Health Show, with guest Brigham Buhler, blew my mind. The healthcare system is BROKEN! I’ve known that. And I’ve known that hospitals are profit-driven, that the FDA is corrupt, that big pharma operates like an organized crime family, and that…
We all seem to be seeking that magic bullet, the secret, that big breakthrough in terms of health and longevity. We peruse articles, read books, listen to podcasts, and follow so-called experts hoping to find that one nugget of information, new product, or overlooked step that will get us feeling, functioning, and living our best.…
1. Shout out to Veterans… With Veterans Day this Monday, I want to take this moment to give a big THANK YOU to all veterans. I think there is no greater contribution one can give to our country than to put their life on the line in serving our country. We recently were in Kentucky…
I remember walking toward my grandmother’s hospital room, seeing her from the hallway, a respirator rhythmically pumping her chest up and down. I had come home from college, having been told she likely didn’t have much time left. She had been sick on and off for many years, but had always maintained a “healthy” attitude.…