Is a Gluten-Free Diet Right for You?
January 13th is National Gluten-Free Day. Have you wondered whether you should be eating a gluten-free diet? Well, that all depends! Check out this week’s post to determine if it would be right for you.
Top Posts for 2020
Well 2020 is coming to a close; I am sure many are glad this year is almost over and looking forward to a New Year. When looking back on a year, I like to share which have been the most popular posts. I am going to share the top three recipes and the three most read posts for the year. If you missed any of these posts, follow the links provided.
Traditions and Our Health
The holiday season often brings with it many traditions that we love or maybe some we just endure. Either way, they are the fabric of our lives. In 2020, many holiday traditions will be modified or even put-on hold, which can be sad. Traditions are an important part of being human. In this ever-changing world, they can offer predictability and stability not only for children but also for adults.
Are You Up for a Hiking Challenge?
Recently I have shared about the importance of getting outside through two previous post: Walking for Health and Getting Out in Nature. Getting outside has been very instrumental in my own health journey so I encourage others to take advantage of the great outdoors, even if that means a local park in your neighborhood.
Getting Used to the Cold
As we progress to winter here in Minnesota, I am working on cold adapting. Check out this week’s post to discover how cold adapting can be beneficial and ways to start the process.
Stress Awareness, Symptoms, and Strategies
As we enter November, 2020 will be coming to an end. It has been a very interesting year to say the least; and I think we all can say we have had to deal with a lot more stress. The first Wednesday of November is Stress Awareness Day.
Food Combining Diet
What is a food combining diet? The first evidence of this type of diet is in Ayurvedic medicine which was developed more than 3,000 years ago in India.
Spice of Life: Chives
Chives are one of the most readily available herbs and can easily be grown in most gardens. I personally have five clumps of this herb growing in my garden. Chives have been cultivated since the middle ages but there have been signs that it may have been used as far back as 5000 years ago. The plant is native to Asia, Europe, and North America but now is found all over the world.
A Dose of Nature
This week we are on vacation in Northern Michigan. This is our first time to this area. When we vacation, we have a couple of goals: visit museums to learn the history and explore nature in the area. For us, experiencing the outdoors renews our spirits and souls. With COVID no museums are operating so this vacation there has been more outdoor time.
Be Prepared!!
September is National Preparedness Month. It was founded three years after the 9/11 disaster. September was also chosen because it is the height of the hurricane season in the United States. You may not live in an area that experiences hurricanes, but anywhere can experience some kind of disaster. Having a plan for these situations can help you better survive them. I am not talking about prepping for the end of the world, but there is common sense in planning for disasters or challenges that we may face in our lives.