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Freedom and Responsibility

In the United States we celebrate Independence Day today. Freedom is multi-faceted. There are contingencies that accompany the act of freedom, the most important being responsibility.  People from various walks of life have made quotes about the relationship between responsibility and freedom. The effects it has on others, how it is earned, and how toContinue reading “Freedom and Responsibility”

Why Magnesium is Essential for Your Body and Mind

Magnesium. Mr. Mg. Number 12 on the element chart. He doesn’t get a lot of publicity and unfortunately, it shows.  Almost 50% of Americans don’t have enough Magnesium in their system. Magnesium is needed to metabolize Vitamin D. Guess how many Americans have a vitamin D deficiency? Mm-hmm. But the duties of magnesium doesn’t stopContinue reading “Why Magnesium is Essential for Your Body and Mind”

Accountability

I keep saying I want to get more hiking in. I have brought up, more than once, that I’ve been thinking about trying to qualify for this local footrace that happens in September. I will whine, on occasion, that I feel better when I connect with nature every day, but I don’t always make itContinue reading “Accountability”

The Aging Process: Part II

In the last post, we talked about the woes of aging. Wear and tear is inevitable, but we have more control than we think.  Instead of claiming defeat or blaming poor genetics, there are a few ways to be proactive: Consume the Right Type of Fuel- Eating a variety of nutrient-dense calories is a greatContinue reading “The Aging Process: Part II”

Been Caving Lately?

I wish I was referring to Spelunking, but sadly, no. This has been an emotional month. The state of the world has weighed heavy on my heart. Add some personal losses and looming deadlines…tick, tick, tick, boom: the perfect storm for self-sabotage… I caved BIG TIME. Indulged in comfort food: check.  Skipped a few workouts:Continue reading “Been Caving Lately?”

Holiday Health Challenge

Day one: Acceptance Welcome to the Holiday Health Challenge! Several holidays fall around this time of year and, no matter what your religion or culture, food and stress seem to go hand-in-hand with the holidays. So we are going to start this challenge by simply acknowledging this is the case. Where’s the rub? What isContinue reading “Holiday Health Challenge”

The Journey is Just Beginning

Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton  For those of you familiar with Joseph Campbell’s “Hero’s Journey”, this diagram will look familiar. For those that have not heard of this, I bet you have and just haven’t realized it. It is the storyline for every fairy tail, action movie,Continue reading “The Journey is Just Beginning”