S is for Shame-based thinking
Shame-based thinking is an inner negative dialogue derived from the incorrect belief that there is something wrong with you. This conditioned thinking can be painful and lead to numbing out, avoiding... ...more
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August 16, 2022•1 min read
R is for Resilience
Resilience: the ability to cope with and recover from life’s challenges and setbacks. It’s never too late to develop resilience. Since we are living longer and adapting to a high speed of change, heal... ...more
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July 24, 2022•1 min read
Q is for Quietness
Quiet: the quality of very little noise. I am reminded of that classic song by Simon and Garfunkle. titled “The sounds of silence” What is whispered in the sounds of silence? What happens in the abse... ...more
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June 02, 2022•1 min read
P is for Prevention
One of the mind shifts needed in modern health is to find ways to be more proactive. It's time to dedicate more of our own dollars and resources to prevent disease. ...more
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May 21, 2022•1 min read
O is for Obstacle
Obstacle: Those things we constantly run into when trying to get what we want. This post is Inspired by Ryan Holiday’s book, “The Obstacle is the Way” Instead of seeing an obstacle as a barrier, we c... ...more
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May 11, 2022•1 min read
N is for Nourish
Our food has changed over the last 100 years with the advent of processed food. Look at the typical experience at the grocery store. Much of the food displayed, visible on the outer aisles, as you ent... ...more
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May 03, 2022•1 min read
M is for Mindset
Lots of talk about mindset these days. The simple definition I have for Mindset comes from Carol Dweck, an author and world-renowned psychologist. MIndset is a set of attitudes. ...more
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April 27, 2022•1 min read
L is for Loyalty
Loyalty: a strong feeling of support or allegiance. A faithfulness, adherence. As I started this post, my initial thought was to choose the word Love. But after reviewing my notes, I chose Loyalty an... ...more
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April 20, 2022•1 min read
K is for Kindness
Kindness. The word conjures up a quality or way of being. A quality of being generous, benevolent, friendly, considerate. Often witnessed as “acts” of kindness. ...more
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April 13, 2022•1 min read
J is for Judgement
To judge is human. For the purpose of this post, I’m referring to the many judgements we make of ourselves, of others and circumstances. ...more
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April 06, 2022•1 min read
I is for Intentional
The practice of being intentional in today's world is important. There are so many ways we get distracted from what matters most to us. Setting a clear intention in advance can make life more satisfyi... ...more
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March 29, 2022•1 min read
H is for Hara Hachi Bu
I learned the meaning of this phrase after completing “The Blue Zones”. This book highlights the stories of centenarians, (people who live to 100 years plus) in high concentrations in specific areas ... ...more
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March 23, 2022•1 min read
G is for Gut Health
We often talk about our gut, using terms like “gut instinct”, or it takes “guts”. But what is the gut? And why all this talk about Gut health? ...more
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March 16, 2022•2 min read
F is for Fiber-fueled
We humans evolved eating huge amounts of fiber, likely up to 10 times more than we eat today. Fiber is not a very sexy nutrient and yet it’s the one we really want to get to know better. ...more
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January 19, 2022•1 min read
E is for Emotion
There are different ways we’ve learned to handle our feelings. We often resist them, or judge them, (good/bad right/wrong). Sometimes indulge them, or ignore them. At their root, feelings are simply ... ...more
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January 12, 2022•1 min read
D is for Dirty Dozen
As we increase our intake of healthy fruits and vegetables it’s necessary to navigate the organic vs. non-organic decision. In a perfect world all the produce we buy would be naturally free of pestici... ...more
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January 05, 2022•1 min read
B is for Belly Breath
We tend to notice our breath when immersed in water, especially when under water. I recall times as a child feeling “out of breath” while swimming and anticipating “holding my breath” under water. It ... ...more
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December 22, 2021•2 min read
A is for Apple
The science is becoming clear, the SAD, (Standard American Diet) is not working. We’ve developed an unnatural desire for foods that are making us sick. We have become undernourished and overfed. I bel... ...more
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December 15, 2021•2 min read
C is for Caloric Density
One blueberry contains one calorie. A Calorie is a unit of measure. It’s a measure of energy the body gets from a certain food. Awareness of the calories in food matters. Eating excess calories means... ...more
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November 29, 2021•2 min read
