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What is the Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD)? The Fasting Mimicking Diet, from Valter Longo’s book titled The Longevity Diet, has created quite a buzz in nutrition science circles lately. Various forms of fasting have been shown to improve and even reverse many diverse health issues from autoimmune disease to cardiovascular disease and diabetes. So, when …
1. The people were seriously NICE, ya’ll. I’m not kidding. Don’t let anyone tell you that the French don’t like Americans and are not welcoming. Every person I met was kind, helpful, and seemed genuinely interested to talk with us. (Okay, except for the guy smashing in a car window. I’ll talk about him later.) …
“Increasingly, studies are reaching an elementary conclusion: a consistent routine of walking is just as good as running for preventing heart disease, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and cancer. As a bonus, those who walk vigorously and consistently enjoy improved cognitive function and mood, and measurably lower mortality rates.” Run for Your Life by Dr. Mark …
The Definitive Moment… When life changes, there is sometimes a specific point in time when the shift becomes the new norm. Life can feel like a whirlwind, but there are those quiet moments when it strikes you, moments when you think, yes, this is definitely different. We wake up and truly feel the turn our …
Do You Have a Reading Goal for 2019? How are your New Year’s Resolutions going? How about a fun, easy one you can KEEP? My reading goal for 2018 year was to read 52 books. While I didn’t quite hit that number, I enjoyed 44 engaging books, interacted with some new ideas, and learned some …
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. John 10:10 (ESV) Merriam Webster defines abundance as “an ample quantity, profusion, or a relative degree of plentifulness.” The Bible teaches that we will not only have enough, but that God will provide for …
Would you like to use less ibuprofen for aches and pains? Do you want to sleep better without taking melatonin or other sleep aids? Did you know that tart cherry juice can improve sleep, reduce pain, and has many other surprising health benefits? After seeing the sleep benefits of tart cherry juice firsthand, I was …
Sometimes fog is visible and we’re aware of it. But it can often pose as humidity that subtly dims our vision. We don’t notice the dullness and weight until the contrast of clarity brings perspective. An early glimpse of fall recently opened my eyes to clarity. The lack of humidity in the air made the …
What did you do this summer? With school back in session, we hear that question often. Do you remember where the summer went? For many of us, the summer seems to have passed in a blur. I can pull up the big things like vacations and the new puppy. But summer is about much more …
What’s in your morning routine? Do you take full advantage of the Golden Hours? August is to my daily routine as January is to my diet. Like the Christmas gustatory indulgences, which upset my eating habits, the lack of structure during the summer – not to mention the four-month-old puppy – have wreaked their havoc …