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Today, November 14, 2016, is recognized as World Diabetes Day and Wednesday, November 16, has been declared National Fast Food Day.  Research indicates that whenever fast food is introduced into a population, risk of developing Type II Diabetes skyrockets. Yet the convenience and lower cost of fast food beckons to all of us once in a while. […]

Down to the wire. We are one day from the United States of America 2016 Presidential Election. Many of us already voted by mail. Others will go to the polls on Tuesday. The Good News is that voting is good for our health. Here are Five Health Benefits which result when we carry out the privilege and

If we find ourselves questioning whether we should exercise on a given day, or should choose lemon-dressed greens rather than fried potatoes…remember that health habits are the I’m worth it, kindest Trick or Treat we can give ourselves. Happy Halloween. WF!

Recently my favorite PBS radio station featured an interview with film documentarian Holly Morris about the Babushka Ladies of Chernobyl. Apparently a sense of home – of refusing to be uprooted from their villages after the Soviet nuclear disaster decimated their land – has led to these grandmothers being able to counteract radiation sickness.  We Southern California women demonstrate a

I took a class on Sunday which focused on maintaining good posture. Particularly we talked about benefits of a “neutral spine.” Except for the belly button part – our picture below is “Spot” on for maintaining the erect stance which leads to people asking what we do to look so young. In order to obtain a neutral

While out on the patio last night, I saw that my pothos plant’s leaves looked wilted. “Water,” I thought. “They need water – just like our soul sometimes needs replenishment.” So on days when our spirit may feel a little dry, let’s find a quiet place, take whatever long draughts of peace we need, then be on with

Are you planning to enjoy a taco tomorrow – since October 4th is National Taco Day? The taco has become ubiquitous (found everywhere) throughout much of the USA. The University of Kentucky even features a taco literacy class . My favorite taco recipe is that of a taco salad. The splurge version starts with a sprouted corn tortilla. Place

It is reason, and not passion, which must guide our deliberations, guide our debate, and guide our decision. Congresswoman Barbara Jordan The Congresswoman’s quote wasn’t about tonight’s Presidential Candidates debate…rather it speaks to the voice in our head that says choose healthy living. On with our daily self debate, then – “to exercise or not” –

Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. Those of us who met at a Zumba Gold® class definitely appreciate health enhancing Latin rhythms of cumbia, salsa and bachata.

What makes joy tangible?* Often it takes simple action…a touch, tending to something, watering a rose. Maybe it means taking a walk, drawing a thank you card or appreciating our home by cleaning it.  Amazing what happens to our mood when action takes over. WF! *Tangible: 1. capable of being touched; discernible by the touch; material