Punches + Potshots, Medical Marijuana
I don’t pretend to be up on all the politics, but the whole legalizing marijuana in this state is about to take place, and there’s a humongous war going on …
Incontinence + Exercise, What You May Need to Know
Ok. So. This might be a little TMI (too much info) for some of you. Up close and (maybe too) personal. But, here we go. One of the things I’ve …
Is Your Soap Really Soap?
Is the soap you’re using really soap? I was walking through the soap aisle at Walmart the other day. I was there to get shampoo and hand soap for a …
God’s Take on Health Food
Does God want us to eat healthy? I’ve been asking the Lord off and on about that question for a while now. I’ll be honest. I first asked the question …
My Bursitis and our Headache Pillows
Headache Pillows – I’ve always liked our headache pillows as a means to relax and de-stress, but recently had the opportunity (unfortunately) to use them as a cold pack and …
Assembling an Herbal Arsenal
Let’s talk a bit about assembling an ‘Herbal Arsenal’. An arsenal includes those weapons you have on hand when an enemy attacks. The enemy in this case might be illness, …
Embracing the “E” (of Trim Healthy Mama)
I’ve been on the Trim Healthy Mama plan for just shy of 6 months now, and have dropped 15-20 lbs and my diabetes*** and blood pressure are coming under control, …
Goodbye, Stevia; You Were a Good Friend, But it’s Over
Let’s talk Stevia. As some of you may remember, I’ve begun the Trim Healthy Mama plan for eating. (If you don’t remember you can read about it here). I’ve been …
Lifestyle Shift: Trim Healthy Mama
THM. I’ve been using those letters a lot lately. They stand for Trim Healthy Mama. ..And I’m sold. Not as some sort of fad diet, but as a lifestyle shift …
That Happy Thyme of Year (cough, cough)
Cough cough hack hack. Such has been life lately, especially at night. 😷 Tis the season! I posted about this on Instagram, but wanted to be sure to put the …
Sourdough- Back from the Baking Dead
Mmm! These sourdough crackers are addicting. Especially the black pepper ones! Smack my hand, please! 👋 When I went gluten free a couple years ago now, I discovered the yummy …
Overcoming Diabetes Part 3: Healing & Health
Ok. So. It’s only been a bajillion years since I started the articles on overcoming diabetes. 😋 Ok. Maybe not that long. 😉 Truth is, I needed to get my …
Overcoming Diabetes Part 2: Finding Peace on the Information Highway
I want to preface these articles by saying, I don’t know all the answers for diet and diabetes. I haven’t got it all figured out. I can tell you what …
Overcoming Diabetes – Part 1
Confessions of a (“healthy”) Sugar Addict For many years I’d been a somewhat healthy eater. When my kids were young, and my oldest child (then 9-10) was shown to be …
Non-Chemical Options for Insomnia
Insomnia. It’s evil. No lie. 😛 All you wanna do after a stroke is sleep. All you can’t do is sleep. I’m 15 months post stroke and I still struggle …