There goes the winter. I broke my ankle on Thanksgiving weekend. No exciting story. I was literally walking down a sidewalk when my ankle turned out and snap went my tibia. I don't need surgery, which I am thankful for. But the orthopedist said that it may take 10 weeks for it to heal. It... Continue Reading →
I have never enjoyed drinking plain water. I started drinking more water about six months ago when I bought this water bottle with an infuser. A hint of fruit in the water really helps me drink it more often. I tried two different types of water recently: maple and collagen. I assumed that I would... Continue Reading →
I've heard about weighted blankets for a while now and have occasionally wondered if they are worth the hype. If I bought one, would it help me sleep better? Does it really feel like a hug? Well, I bought one on a whim the other day. I got a "cooling" blanket, since it's still summer... Continue Reading →
Have you heard of Maya nuts? I hadn't until I read an article on the Blue Zones blog. Maya nuts are not a type of nut—they are a type of fruit—and are found in Costa Rica. I read that they contain lots of nutrients and are caffeine-free but give some people energy. Sounded good to... Continue Reading →
I'm always looking for new healing modalities and ways to handle stress better. When I took the SMART training at the Benson-Henry Institute a few years ago, I learned how stress can physically alter your brain. Also, when you have certain mystery diseases, such as fibromyalgia (which I do), stress reduction is key. My self-healing... Continue Reading →
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