Sun sneezing, asparagus pee, and why mosquitos love you

Sun sneezing, asparagus pee, and why mosquitos love you

If you’ve been paying attention, you will notice that I did not in fact send a follow-up email about my gene test. My sometimes job as a Farmwife, (Chickens, flower arrangements, beds, and borders)  took me under like a big wave I didn’t see coming. Just as the sea...
Why I changed my mind about genetic testing

Why I changed my mind about genetic testing

Direct-to-consumer genetic testing has been around since 2006, 23andMe, followed by another ten or so companies by 2008. DTC genetic tests give consumers access to their genetic profiles without involving a healthcare professional. Aside from genetic testing for birth...
Tap Into The Gift of Urgency

Tap Into The Gift of Urgency

Who among us has not welled up while watching the weight loss sheroes and heroes tell their stories on Oprah or the Biggest Loser? How about those “I left that son-of-a-bitch with nothing but a twenty-dollar bill and the clothes on my back because I was done with the...
The Year of the Bones

The Year of the Bones

For some, this is the year of the Water Rabbit. For me, it’s the year of strong bones. This is the year I am going to do everything I have learned about rebuilding bone and keeping them flexible from podcast experts and reading books like Dr. Lani’s Bone Health Guide...
Weight Vests for Better Balance, Bones, and Calorie Burn

Weight Vests for Better Balance, Bones, and Calorie Burn

Under what circumstances would you willingly pile on extra pounds before setting off on your day? None to zero was my answer until my sister-in-law suggested a weighted vest to strengthen these old bones and help stave off osteoporosis. And maybe help with scoliosis?...
Episode 3: Bones Are Our Foundation X

Episode 3: Bones Are Our Foundation X

Bones are Our Foundation Every woman worries about becoming old and frail, has shuddered to think they might experience that fall that changes everything when we break a hip.The way conventional wisdom says we should measure bone density is with a Dexa scan. And yes...