I'm writing this while sitting on our lanai in Maui Hawaii. It is a delightful 80 degrees with a soft breeze blowing. We are here for ten days with our best friends of forty years, John and Sandy from the Sacramento area. If you have been following us for a while you may remember us doing an Alaskan cruise last year at this time with them. Our ages (68-75 yrs.) prompted us to plan a special trip … [Read more...] about Aloha From Maui!
Healthy Snacks
Why Fruit Makes You Fat
Yeah, I know, I feel you objecting to this already!! But I love my fruit!! One of the biggest questions I get is "how do I stop sugar cravings???" And the answer is.......it depends (dang!) There are multiple reasons we may have sugar cravings, so that's not a "one size fits all" answer. Blood Sugar Regulation This is a crucial area to address not only for sugar cravings but for fat … [Read more...] about Why Fruit Makes You Fat
You Don’t Lose Weight to Get Healthy – You Get Healthy to Lose Weight
I know, that's kind of backward from what you've been told! Today you're going to learn the truth about why you may not be losing weight and why I think so many people struggle to do so. Most of us never learn that in order for the body to release "fat" stores it must have the ability to detoxify first. Toxins are stored in fat! If your liver does not have the support to move these toxins … [Read more...] about You Don’t Lose Weight to Get Healthy – You Get Healthy to Lose Weight
Why I Don’t Get the Flu Shot and What I Do Instead
It's that time of year again. Get Your Flu Shot signs everywhere! Nobody likes to get the flu and for some it is down right dangerous, but do we all need a flu shot???? I choose not to get the flu shot because according to the the Centers for Disease Control, most flu vaccines contain mercury in the form of thimerosal, some containing as much as 25mcg per dose – which is more than 250 times … [Read more...] about Why I Don’t Get the Flu Shot and What I Do Instead
Ancient Wisdom Backed by Science
The more I learn about the human body and the intricacies that connect our food with our bio-chemistry the more I realize that ancient wisdom knew this all along. … [Read more...] about Ancient Wisdom Backed by Science
Guilt Free Holiday Goodies
I can’t lie, cookies, cakes, pies and Christmas goodies are all things I Love! Of course, I can’t eat them all the time, but I sure like an occasional treat without too much guilt. Recipes that are a healthier option are something I’m always searching of. One requirement is that they must taste wonderful! Today I’m going to share with you some of my favorite holiday goodies, because what … [Read more...] about Guilt Free Holiday Goodies
Why I Don’t Get the Flu Shot
It’s THAT time of year, Flu shot signs everywhere! I choose not to get the flu shot because according to the the Centers for Disease Control, most flu vaccines contain mercury in the form of thimerosal, some containing as much as 25mcg per dose – which is more than 250 times above the EPA’s safety limit. But mercury is just one of the many dangerous substances found in the flu shot … [Read more...] about Why I Don’t Get the Flu Shot