The Art of Healthy Living
The Art of Healthy Living
Her partner held the stretchy band across her waist and pulled from behind while she tried to run forward. She would do maximum effort for 45seconds and then the class instructor would tell them to switch. As she ran she felt the pull of the band pulling her back. Her …
Some times life hands you sunny days and peaceful times. Ahhh…those are so nice. *sigh*. Other times, like today, life hands you clouds and hurricanes, political intensity, young adult college applications, mid life hormones, and work meetings on zoom. It is days like these that I purposefully lean into the …
It started usual and ended fun! Breakfast was the usual Grape Nuts Cereal with Soymilk with blueberries and a banana Lunch was curried lentils that I had left over with some geeens and roasted veggies and garden cherry tomatoes with a sprinkle of hot sauce Snack was simple edamame and …
I am a physician who was raised and trained in the traditional medical system of my time. As medical students and resident doctors, we learned about diseases, drugs, and procedures. We perfected how to take a history from our patients using open-ended questions that still pointed to the pertinent positives, and how to do a physical exam to allow our …
Most days are not anything special. It’s ordinary food whether you are plant eating or not. But I do like to learn new ways of cooking with plants. I learn a little bit at a time and this week’s new recipe was BROWNIES! Breakfast was grape-nuts and Soymilk and blueberries …
I want to envision myself leading the perfect healthy life. My diet, my exercise, my temper , and my hair all just cooperate perfectly. Every. Single. Day. I once proudly told a mentor that I was a perfectionist. Without hesitation she replied, “Well, I can always tell when someone has …
It found me this weekend; the big Covid. I hardly have any symptoms, but I am trying to stay away from other people who might be more vulnerable. I am also doubling down on my nutrition with extra vitamin C and colorful fruits and vegetables for antioxidants. It is times …
People often ask me how I changed to a plant based diet. There seems to be a disappointed disconnect as I shrug my shoulders and reply, “I just decided to do it.” I really want to give people a 7 step plan for getting rid of all the saturated fat …
I once had a person tell me that looking at my feet made him want to vomit. It’s perhaps a fair assessment as I was born with very deformed feet. I can’t point my toes, stand on one foot, or do ankle circles, I don’t have the correct number of …
I know a guy who claims to have no God. He is a proud atheist. He will also tell you how important Service is for his own health and clarity. He routinely recommends “service to others” as a path to good mental health and I could not agree more. Walking …