Who Are You? When I’m asked the question, “Who are you?” lots of things run through my mind. “I’m a recreational endurance athlete.” “An accomplished speaker, author, and LinkedIn guru.” “I have been a high school principal and lived to tell about it.” “I’ve lived with type 1 diabetes for nearly 36 years and I’ve… read more
No More Taxi Driver—HA! I’ve been a mom for over 18 ½ years. When our youngest daughter passed her behind the wheel driving test I posted on my Facebook page the following milestone: No More Taxi Driver. Six months later I’m driving complete strangers around in my car during Super Bowl week. Tell me there… read more
What Is MSM? MSM is the acronym for Methylsulfonylmethane. Yeah, I don’t try to say that word out loud much either! But what is MSM? The key phrase is sulfur, which holds many important roles in health. Sulfur is the 4th most common mineral in the human body. Plants, animals, and humans all need sulfur to be our healthiest. Sulfur gives… read more
It’s Never Fun to Deal with Pain. Whether it is your own pain, or you are a caregiver for someone else, dealing with pain can take over your world for a time. I know. In 1997 I was told I had to have knee surgery, that it was the only way to end my knee… read more
Prevention is Easier than Recovery It’s YOUR Summer—Enjoy it! The golden season. The reason people take winter vacations to sunny locations. Summertime! More sunlight hours, more warmth, more chances to be outdoors and for many people more socializing! Unlike the so-called Season of Sneezing following the holidays, midwinter, summertime is practically designed to keep you… read more
Movement Strengthens Your Bones This particular benefit of movement is most closely tied to your muscles, if you can excuse the pun. At birth humans have 270 bones, but many of these fuse together as a child becomes an adult, leaving adults with 206 bones. Good trivia you can share at the next party! But… read more
No matter what your “game” is: Sport Family Work illness or injury can knock you out. I’d know. As a mom, wife, business owner, and athlete, tearing my ACL affected everything. Now I am back to almost 100% and life is more fun, more fulfilling, and much much more active. Here are the 7 techniques… read more
Ah-choo! One of the most common questions we are asked is, “What Supplements Should I take for Immune Support?” If you are getting sick, this guide is for you. While it is always best to try and stay healthy rather than fighting back from an illness, even with a pure living lifestyle we sometimes get sick.… read more
How Do You Know if You May Have a Vitamin C Deficiency? Low energy or low strength Feeling run down Restlessness or can’t sleep Mentally depressed Gums ulcerate Teeth fall out Breath is fetid (rotten smelling) Hemorrhages penetrate the muscles – bleeding for no apparent reason Bruise very easily You get sick easily If you… read more
Personal Story Blog I was recently in the northern woods of Minnesota, picking up our daughters after a month of summer camp. Coincidentally my birthday fell on the day before camp ends, the same day they have a huge celebration called International Day. This event brings about a dozen different camps (all are immersion language camps) together to celebrate… read more
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