Lots of older folks are turning to alternative medicine to help them with the pains of aging – but they don’t necessarily think that’s any of their doctor’s business. About 40% of older adults use at least one alternative medicine practice to help with body aches or mental strains, be it chiropractic care, massage therapy,…
Alternative Medicine Popular Among Seniors, But Most Don’t Tell Their Doctors About It
Reading the ‘Other’ Food Labels
July 27, 2022
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Are you an avid reader of food labels? If so, you probably know there are scores of words and phrases that describe the foods you can buy at the grocery stores and farmers markets. We’re not here to talk about the regular vernacular—the nutrients, additives, or claims like “low fat,” “high fiber,” or “good source…
6 Medicinal Herbs You Should Be Growing in Your Garden
July 27, 2022
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Not that long ago, people knew the healing properties of plants that grew in the fields and forests where they lived. This knowledge was invaluable when doctors might be hours or even days away. It was also a way of life. Today, knowing we can treat the most common ailments with plants grown in our…
The Health Benefits of Bringing Nature Indoors
Think back to the last time you felt rejuvenated. Chances are you weren’t lounging on your couch or at a desk. You likely weren’t inside at all. For many people, it’s the great expanse of nature that calls us back to ourselves. Stormy skylines, mountain tops seen from afar, the feel of the wind in…
The 5 Best Reasons to Never Ever Eat Factory-Farmed Fish
While it may seem like a modern invention, “aquaculture,” has been around for ages—man has been “farming” fish in net enclosures, ponds, vats, urns, and even woven baskets for thousands of years. More recently, though, especially within the last few decades, worldwide demand has exploded, and farming fish has grown just as rapidly, evolving into…
How to Have a Powerfully Effective Day
Many people I talk to are unhappy with their ability to get stuff done in their lives. They feel they’re wasting a lot of time, never really getting anything important done. What I like to play with is the idea of having a “powerfully effective day.” It’s a big topic, probably worthy of a whole…
Psychologists Have Traditionally Focused on the Past but What If That’s All Wrong?
For more than a century, psychologists such as Sigmund Freud and Carl Rogers focused people’s attention on the past. And so when Mary struggles to maintain romantic relationships, she blames her past boyfriends for it. When Chris battles with addiction, he digs into his memories from childhood when he first felt humiliated. And when Saoirse doesn’t want to settle…
How to Secure Your Water Supply for Emergencies
Amid food inflation and shortages perhaps even more important than stocking up on nonperishable foods is to make sure you have a supply of potable water. Many are so used to having running tap water on demand that they forget that source can vanish overnight. City water is typically pumped into a tall water tower….
Sauerkraut: Embracing the Sweetness of Sour Cabbage
Sauerkraut is a seemingly simple classic German food, made from only two ingredients, but it’s rich in health benefits and versatility. It’s also one of the easiest and healthiest foods to make at home—and one that kids can help prepare. Are you ready to embrace sour cabbage? What Is Sauerkraut? Sauerkraut is a combination of…
How to Tackle a Mountain of Tasks
I recently came back to my work after taking a full month off—I am a firm believer in taking time off and finding time for rest and replenishment. After a month off, it turns out I have a pile of tasks, emails, and messages to go through. It’s daunting. It can be discouraging to face…
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