The Need for Movement
Have you heard sitting is the new smoking? “For people who sit most of the day, their risk of heart attack is about the same as smoking” ~ Martha Grogan, cardiologist, Mayo Clinic The scientific...
View ArticleSetting Up House with Movement in Mind Pt. 1
When I got my first place, I didn’t think about how to set up house in an intentional, movement-oriented way. Over the past 5 years, I’ve moved around quite a lot. First to an apartment. A...
View ArticleSetting up House with Movement in Mind Pt. 2
Use vintage chests for movement-oriented storage Some more ideas on how to incorporate movement through your daily environment – your house! Did you miss Part 1? Read it here. Clean as you go Keeping...
View ArticlePhysical Activity for Health and Well-Being
When I was 41 I started experiencing extreme tiredness, stomach troubles and body aches. It got so bad that I spent many an afternoon lying on the couch. After a while I discovered the trouble. The...
View ArticleFrom Couch Potato to Trekker
My little family is planning a backpacking adventure over the summer. Two weeks in and out of the wilderness. Considering not long ago I was what could be referred to as a couch potato (without a TV...
View ArticleMy Christmas Present to Myself
I’ve been sharing for the last year plus about my menopause journey. I’ll tell you, this is a journey that has not been too terribly fun. It’s a lot like being stuck on a roller coaster. You can’t get...
View ArticleNatural Ways to Treat Dry Winter Skin
Dry winter skin is an unpleasant side effect of the fun of the season. Whether we’re doing the homestead chores, in the mountains snowshoeing, on the ski slope, or just hanging out at home in front of...
View ArticleDesigning a Kitchen for Movement
It’s important to find ways to move each day. We’re taking it a step further by creating the need for movement while designing our kitchen. How much do you move each day? Do you purposefully add...
View ArticleMy Teeth are Falling Apart
I have never had many dental problems. In fact, overall, I’ve been pretty fortunate as far as my teeth are concerned. I have only had two cavities so only have two fillings. Over the years my...
View ArticleMy Teeth Haven’t Fallen Apart!
Three years ago I shared my dental woes in, My Teeth are Falling Apart. I had always considered myself fortunate since I’ve only had two cavities. Over the years my dentists’ have commented how...
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