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...
Excess in moderation; ‘Tis the season

Excess in moderation; ‘Tis the season

What would the holidays be without the tradition and traditional goodies? In a word, BORING! You know what else is boring? The endless stream of messages about surviving the holidays by saying “no” to the once-a-year goodies and festivities if it means we fall off our...
The Great Gluten Debate

The Great Gluten Debate

The gluten free is healthier idea arose way back in 2015 or so. I’m reviving it because I’m still encountering women whose whole idea of wellness and healthy aging was built on a bit of science the media turned into doctrine. And suffering emotionally or physically...