We filter things through a fun house mirror.
Updated 11.2018 Women in America have an incredible hurdle to overcome when it comes to being at peace with “how they look”. Why is this? Due to media, we live in what one author called a “crazy funhouse mirror”, where what we think is normal...
Artichoke Lemon Hummus
Eileen’s Artichoke Lemon Hummus I made this recipe up on the fly one summer day when I was having friends over. Many hummus recipes are too thick and pasty for me, almost so thick you couldn’t dip with them. I wanted something a bit more...
Why wheat can destroy you.
Do you have migraines? Try to lose weight and can’t? Have you been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis? Chronic Fatigue? Do you or someone in your family have ADHD or Aspergers? Wheat may be your worst enemy — and it may be the reason some of...
Are you “on fire” and don’t know it?
I can’t tell you how under-diagnosed inflammation is. And it is one of the main keys to staying healthy. If your body has chronic inflammation going on, you can not function at your peak and you’re at risk for cancer, heart disease and stroke. And...
30 Things to Stop Doing… to yourself.
I don’t do this very often, but this is worth sharing: http://1-ps.googleusercontent.com/x/www.bspcn.com/www.marcandangel.com/images/500x333x30-stop-doing-to-yourself.jpg.pagespeed.ic.M_z_eWtL6r.jpg (photo by Rob Brucker) Reblogged: http://www.marcandangel.com/2011/12/11/30-things-to-stop-doing-to-yourself/ Written by marcandangel Worth printing, so I’ve made a printable copy, but please give the above website your traffic! Printable Copy Thank you to my friend Maria...
No Pop. No Soda. Ever.
So, I went to the dentist this week, and there was a great display on their waiting room coffee table! It showed various common sodas and in front of it in a beaker was the actual amount of sugar in the drink. They had soda,...
Choosing a snack that won’t sabotage you
This is such an important lesson I’m splitting it into the recipe and a post on WHY you should look at certain numbers differently when you choose snacks. And don’t dismiss this post if you are a normal weight. This information is important for everyone,...
Spicy Korean Pork with Asian Slaw
This recipe was so good when I had it at my brother-in-law Marty’s house, we asked him for the recipe. Originally from Fine Cooking, I’m posting it here. You can find a lot of good recipes on their site. This is a beautiful and delicious...
Surgery and Vulnerability
I probably should let everyone know how I’m doing. I had surgery on September 3, when it was discovered I had a “massive” tear in my right rotator cuff (see my previous post for more info on what THAT is… ugh) My husband had this...
Low Carb Meatloaf
My husband and I have been in a ground beef rut. Sick of making hamburgers (grass fed only), spaghetti sauce, tacos, and chili. But Meatloaf had been off limits to us because of the fillers in it. It often has bread crumbs and/or oatmeal, which...
Off to the OR
Well, I’m off to the Operating Room to get a torn rotator cuff repaired. I thought for a fleeting second that maybe if I just took enough supplements… Nah, there ARE certain things you can’t avoid, no matter how well you eat, and taking a...
How to talk to your daughter about her body
This was originally a blog post, and then ran in Huffington as an op ed. This is so important, I’m re-posting it. If you have ANY girls in your life, READ THIS AND REMEMBER ALL of it! Actually, this goes for boys too! How to...
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