Part 1:Introduction: When Life Sends a Curveball (Or a Patch of Gravel) A few months ago, I found myself on the ground after an unexpected encounter with some loose dirt on a quiet country road during a bike ride. One moment, I was cruising along between the trees on a quiet country hill. The next, I was lying in the…
The body knows- I ignored that and I nearly died. Powerful but true. It wasn’t overt. But there was a knowing. It appeared in subtle ways. “That’s an impossible training schedule.” “You’re not 24.” “You need more time than that.” But my mind said yes. My ego said there’s a way. There was a stress- The tension that comes When you…
Reclaiming your vitality isn’t about doing more, it’s about cutting out the habits that work against your energy. I’ve seen this time & time again with my clients and with myself. When we ignore these 5 basics, it’s all downhill from there. 1. Regular & Sufficient Sleep Irregular sleep patterns and burning the midnight oil wreak havoc on your body’s…
Happy New Year All! As we embark on a new year, I find myself thinking about my life and yours; how they intersect & how I can serve you. Quick question:Are you a theme, resolution, or intention person? You may think there’s little difference but we call something is everything. I used to do the Resolutions and Yearly Goals thing…
Greetings, friends! I’m thrilled to share something close to my heart—a new way to step into our fullest potential and create lives we genuinely love. Over my years as a chiropractor and now as a transformational health and life coach, I’ve seen that mid-life and older women possess incredible wisdom, gifts, and perspectives. Many of us are ready to bring…
As I move more into transformational spiritual work, I see that there are no failures and no mistakes. Our little human minds want to say it’s a failure whenever things don’t go our way. The truth is, we need ‘failures’ to learn the appropriate lessons. For example, during my career in healthcare, I sometimes scheduled programs, did outreach, and no…
Tonight begins Rosh Hashana, the celebration of the Jewish New Year. And so this is a blog on new beginnings. I’ve always used this time to begin my planning for next year; a process of re-evaluation and choosing a path forward. And as I get older I notice the draw by society and culture to a life I don’t want…
This is the 3rd article in a (non-sequential) series on brain health. Find the prior articles here and here. The foods we eat play a crucial role in maintaining cognitive health and preventing neurodegenerative diseases. Our brains require a steady supply of nutrients to function optimally. Indeed, it’s estimated half of our Calorie intake is utalized by our brains! Give…
I’m waxing a little philosophical as I write this. I’ve spent much of the past weeks and months realizing that the circular motion of emotions I was in was indeed the upward and expanding spiral of life. It should be no surprise. Another birthday come & gone. Another summer nearly the same. Am I moving into the Autumn of life?…
Five Substances Found in Animal-Based Diets Animal products have long been touted as essential sources of protein, vitamins, and minerals. However, the consumption of animal-based foods also comes with significant health risks. Today, we’ll explore five hazardous substances found in animal-based products—saturated fat, Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs), Insulin-like Growth Factor 1 (IGF-1), mammalian Target of Rapamycin (mTOR), and endotoxins—and…