For the last 2 1/2 years, I've enjoyed our rescue cowboy Corgi Zeke. He came from a good environment where the previous owners raised him from a puppy and loved him; however, as Zeke got older, he would fight with the existing dogs in the house. After putting Zeke through training and doing everything possible to get the dogs to cohabitate, the previous owners surrendered … [Read more...] about My Dog Zeke
Why Do We Need Real Food?
When you visit your doctor, the first thing he usually asks is, "How are you feeling?" Keeping your list short is essential because he only has about five minutes to spend with you. Then he might ask, "Are you taking your medications?" If you say, "Yes, I am, but they make me tired, and my stomach is always upset. And I'm itching." Maybe he can give you something to control … [Read more...] about Why Do We Need Real Food?
Sleep Better for Wellness
I want to credit ChatGPT and my millennial son, Michael, for this month's article. Michael, a real estate agent, had written some great marketing pieces for his real estate listings, so I congratulated him on his beautiful work, and his response was "ChatGPT." So, not to be left behind in the AI world, I thought I'd get the app and see how it works. I asked the app to … [Read more...] about Sleep Better for Wellness
Do You Eat When You’re Not Hungry?
Many people are guilty of passing by the fridge or pantry and mindlessly grabbing something to eat even when they're not hungry.
Here is a short list of why we eat when we're not hungry:
Someone said we must eat three meals plus snacks daily or die. We have nothing else to do, so we eat. We're addicted to sugar, and we eat more sugar. Comfort food is … [Read more...] about Do You Eat When You’re Not Hungry?Getting Old Is Not for Sissies
It's a familiar quote, and ain't that the truth?
I just completed my first full year on Medicare, and as a part of my annual Medicare wellness exam, I was provided multiple screenings that Medicare would pay for. The one test I was curious about was a cognitive test. The good news is that I passed. Phew! I didn't know what to expect, and I thought I'd … [Read more...] about Getting Old Is Not for Sissies
Stress and Our Stressed-Out Endocrine System
How many times do we hear we shouldn't be so stressed out? We should be in the constant namaste state of chill. Easier said than done, right? But unfortunately, we live in a fast-paced world where everything we do stresses us out. Even the morning alarm puts us in a stressful state.
What does all this stress do to our bodies? Where should I start? Let's start with … [Read more...] about Stress and Our Stressed-Out Endocrine System
5 Step Formula to Make Anything Happen
When I was working and coaching people on yearly business planning, it was so daunting to look at a 12-month plan and even more daunting to imagine sticking to it. People would get excited about the project, and at the same time, they wanted to give up because imagining the result in 365 days was overwhelming.
One of my mentors shared with me the "90-Hustle". That … [Read more...] about 5 Step Formula to Make Anything Happen
Why Is It Critical to Control Blood Sugar
I would say most, if not all, processed food has some added sugar. I'm good about reading labels, and I always find those hidden "ose" sweeteners that great food adds to food to make food taste better. From jarred applesauce to catsup and jarred spices, you'll find the dreaded "ose's" in our food. A few "ose'" examples are Dextrose, Fructose, Galactose, Glucose, … [Read more...] about Why Is It Critical to Control Blood Sugar
Why Do We Make Life So Hard?
Life is simple, but we do everything possible to make it hard. We tend to live exclusively in the past or become fortune tellers about the future. So why can't we live in the present moment? For most people, it's tough to do. I have asked people if they can stay in the present moment; most people don't understand the concept. They can't keep their mind from thinking about … [Read more...] about Why Do We Make Life So Hard?
Six Ways To Manage Boredom
I've heard from many people who "retire" that they don't know how they had time to work their 40-hour day job now that they're retired. I find there's a LOT to do daily, but then there are times when boredom creeps in. For example, when my husband is out of town for softball tournaments, I have time to focus on things I want to do. Instead, I spent time rearranging my … [Read more...] about Six Ways To Manage Boredom