Walkability, livability and reducing vehicle miles travelled are a few shifts that improve health and wellness of residents, communities and cities. Research has shown that the way neighborhoods and communities are created can have positive OR negative effects on the physical and mental health of residents. Excellent read from Blue Zones "Built Environment Impact On Public … Continue reading Building Cities for People, Not Cars
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Can I Borrow A Cup Of Sugar
We have to talk about our connections when it comes to health. “Our social fabric is frayed” Can I borrow a cup of sugar
82-Year-Old Woman With Dementia Gets Her Memory Back After Changing Her Diet
"This is story just goes to show how resilient our bodies really are if given the right environment. Most of these types of diseases are often related to diet in the first place so that means that they can indeed be reversed with a proper diet. Sure, some of them are genetic and you might … Continue reading 82-Year-Old Woman With Dementia Gets Her Memory Back After Changing Her Diet
Hi Frewends
In the glow of the early morning, under the shine of a small light, a note sits on my counter, the paper may fray and fade over years, but typed here they will last forever......just like a love ❤️ Today is one month since I went to heaven. I'm seeing so many cool people. Quilo … Continue reading Hi Frewends
Is Sunscreen the New Margarine?
Being in the thick of winter, well not so much winter as I remember in last years filled with frigid temperatures and lots of sun, rather meh temperatures and grey sky. I'm always keeping my radar on the amount of sun and how I feel and my vitamin D consumption. My family dies in March! … Continue reading Is Sunscreen the New Margarine?
Pauses
In our fast paced society pauses are needed now more than ever. Taking a pause helps us to get out of our head and into our body, or worse, our hearts. Pauses like naps are severely underrated. Over the last month with the passing of a friend then our beloved dog, I have found myself … Continue reading Pauses
Exercise To Keep Calm Under Stress
I'm never surprised to read about the benefits of exercise. It was physical pain in my body that brought me to exercise many moons ago. I believe that when exercise is used for the goal of wellness rather than just weight loss the benefits not only will be lifelong but so will the ability AND … Continue reading Exercise To Keep Calm Under Stress
Fitness Freak
Sometimes I can feel a bit of a freak. The early morning darkness. The kiss of frigid across my cheeks. The bellyache breathing. Heart pounding pulse. Heaviness in the legs as I check if someone poured concrete in my runners. Then the head gets cleared in the monotony of steps. Then I’m done and it … Continue reading Fitness Freak
Try This Free 8-Minute Meditation
We all know it’s good for us but we mostly put ourselves last when it comes to self-care. We all know it’s good for us but we mostly put ourselves last when it comes to self-care When you start meditating once a day, even for just a few minutes at a time, you’ll notice a … Continue reading Try This Free 8-Minute Meditation
84 Day Marathon
What came first the chicken or the egg. The good decision or exercise. Does regular activity help us make better decisions? First take note that I said activity rather than go to the gym, CrossFit, run 5k or cycle class or any other fad/trendy that tarnishes or brings a scowl to the value of being … Continue reading 84 Day Marathon
