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Did you know that a recent study published in the Journal of Preventative Medicine found that adherence to a healthy lifestyle is directly associated with a lower risk of mortality1?  That means that the daily choices you make can directly affect the length of your life, with a few key areas driving the most significant impact.  […]

Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body.  It’s in your muscles, bones, tendons, ligaments, organs, blood vessels, skin, intestinal lining, and other connective tissues1.  Think of collagen as the glue that holds your body together!  I started to increase my collagen intake a few years ago.  Initially, it was to support my bones, but I have noticed

Happy September!Once again, I’ve been AWOL.  But I have to tell you that my summer has been pretty spectacular.  Rob bought us a couple of kayaks, and we’ve been out using them nearly every weekend since July.  Exploring the lakes near our home has been such a treat.   I’ve been working on my garden and yard daily.  The extremely hot

In the mid-1990’s I was helping a Neurologist input his patient handouts into the electronic medical record.  I remember one pamphlet, in particular, that was called “Sleep Hygiene”.  The name caught my attention as I had never thought of sleep in relation to hygiene, but after reading the handout (while typing it), everything hit a chord.  It made

This morning, while drinking your coffee or tea, did you happen to think about where those beans or leaves were harvested?  What about the fruit in your smoothie?  Did you wonder if they were picked in their natural growing season at peak ripeness?  Most people don’t take the time to source the foods they’re eating mindfully, and I’m

 It’s been nine weeks since my last newsletter. After pressing send on April 18th, I went out to work in my yard; the weeds were out of control.  I am working away, listening to Kid Rock (I swear it makes me more energetic), and I get a phone call from my best friend, Ric.   Now Ric and I