Abstract Intelligence
“If we are not working for life, life will stop working for us.” - Zach Bush Abstract Abstraction is life removed from context. Abstraction is what happens when we take something we could experience directly and turn it into something we can think about, measure,...
Introducing Verde Valley Wellness Network
We believe Wellness isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s mind, body, and spirit, and everyone’s path looks different. A rising tide lifts all boats. When practitioners support each other, the whole community benefits. Access matters. Whether you’re a local on a budget or a...
Friends, Flowers, Beaches & Sunsets
Port Townsend, Washington, September 2026
Mastering Hunger, part 3
This builds on the foundation of hunger presented in part 1 and Homeostatic Hunger in part 2. Part 3 deals with the other two types of hunger as described by Jason Fung in his book The Hunger Code: Homeostatic hunger — triggered by the body’s need for fuel...
Mastering Hunger, part 2
In Mastering Hunger, part 1, I mentioned the three types of hunger. These three types are described by Jason Fung in his book The Hunger Code: Homeostatic hunger — triggered by the body’s need for fuel Hedonistic hunger — triggered by emotions and pleasure Conditioned...
Mastering Hunger, part 1
In the old days, I remember deciding to go on a diet and then thinking about food for the next hours by the end of the day I was so hungry that i wanted to eat everything in sight. Maybe you are fit and active, but are...
Build Your Body for Life
Are you supporting your physical body, or is its robustness quietly draining away? If you are chasing wellness trends you may miss the most fundamental building block of physical longevity: adequate protein. What? Isn’t that for bodybuilders or elite athletes? Reality...
The Sardine Challenge
Whether you love or hate sardines, you may have heard of this Challenge. which is a type of mono diet. It is an alternative to fasting to bring down blood sugar and insulin, and you get to eat! If the thought of sardines makes you gag, then you probably have not...
Looking Further with Thyroid Symptoms
Imagine you are tired, have gained weight, have dry skin, cold sensitivity, and your hair is falling out. Your friends and social media tell you that you have symptoms of low thyroid function. In this imagined scene, you then go to a health fair screening people with...
Test, Don’t Guess
When you are adopting a fasting lifestyle, your symptoms can tell you a lot. Hunger or no hunger, light-headed or clear-headed, weak or full of energy . . . they all mean something. But until you are clear what your symptoms mean, you just might want an objective...
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