Arizona Adventure to Tonto Natural Bridge
What have you done lately that is new for you? Have you taken an adventure? Sprinkling novelty in your week is a good way to naturally boost dopamine, your reward neurotransmitter. And being in Nature is a bonus. I did take this adventure recently - to Tonto Natural...
My 2025 Summer Vacation
Seattle to Port Townsend to the Olympic National Forest and Elwah Beach to Whidby Island - Coupville and Forest Sculpture Garden - back to Port Townsend at a Lavendar Farm and Finn River Farm, but really, to infinity and beyond . . ....
Kombucha Gelatin
Kombucha has so many benefits to the gut, but it can play havoc on your blood sugar from all the sweetness! This recipe brings together the benefits of Kombucha with gelatin to moderate effects on your blood sugar. As long as you prepare it carefully, you do not lose...
Your Future Self Thanks You
Let's answer a few questions for your future self. What is it about how you are living today that you will be grateful for in the future? Is there room for improvement? Pause for a moment and consider through this series of questions what you can do today for your...
Ionic vs Salt Based Electrolytes
It's summer! It's hot! In order to stay hydrated, people are wondering if there is more to it than drinking water. The more water I drink, the more I pee! Some of you want to avoid that. For the water to go into your cells and not directly to your bladder, it needs to...
Keto Diet Secrets
White-knuckling the restrictions when eating keto? Confused about how many carbs to eat on a keto diet? Finding that you can't get into ketosis even though you follow a keto diet? All these woes can come about when adopting a keto diet because everyone is different in...
Earth Day April 22
I remember in 1970 preparing for this new event called "Earth Day" in Art Club in school in Wisconsin. I made a mobile of images like the planet Earth and the recycling logo. I felt I was doing a good thing by bringing awareness to pollution of the air, earth, and...
Less Exercise, More Movement
Do you exercise? Why? Women over 35 often exercise to lose weight, keep it off, and look good. Some do it for the endorphin high. Is either of those you? The good news is that you may need less exercise than you think to burn fat. On the other hand, optimal fat...
Crush cravings to unleash your best health
What do you crave? Is it salty crunchy, or sweet and gooey or rich and creamy? Or all three? Could these cravings be possibly contributing to chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer? The answer is yes - but it’s not your fault. According to Cambridge...
Value of Nuts & Seeds
What is loaded with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and healthy fats and supports the health of every cell in your body? You guessed it (from the title): Nuts & Seeds Specifically, they contain monounsaturated fats (omega-9) polyunsaturated fats (omega-3 and omega-6)...


