Children, Chemicals + Cancer
There’s something that’s been on my heart for a long while now. It has to do with chemicals and kids. I read a quote not too long ago out of …
Connecting Some Dots on Eating
My parents recently visited from Indiana. They stayed about a week. I was just coming off what I thought was a flu bug. Turns out it was something a little …
Shrinky-Dink Me
“The Shrinker” (a.k.a. Shrinky-Dink) has become one of my all-time favorite drinks. It’s one of the yummy refreshments that are a part of Trim Healthy Mama and have been a …
Beating Toenail Fungus Naturally
Toenail fungus. I know. Such a lovely subject. 😜️ I first noticed several months ago that my toenail on my big toe had a yellowish tint to it and wasn’t …
Permanent PMS??? Please, no.
I’ve lately sorta landed on the idea that my adrenals needed a little help. Just some fatigue that I can’t seem to lose. Also, in nearing menopause, I’ve been feeling …
Love Me Some “E”!
Many of you know I’ve been following the Trim Healthy Mama way of eating and living for a while now. I’ve grown to love their E meals. They are truly …
SAD; Beating the Winter Blues
Seasonal Affective Disorder. SAD, for short. I always kinda blew off the thought of this disorder as something really real… until my stroke. And now I know it’s a real …
Jump Off the Merry-Go-Round of Your Thoughts!
Stress. It rules our lives so much. It can cause us so much pain and grief. It directly effects our health too. Physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Everything. It raises …
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 …