Menopause is the devil. It’s a natural phase in a woman’s life, typically occurring between the ages of 45 and 55, when the body undergoes significant hormonal changes. As estrogen and progesterone levels decline, many women experience a range of symptoms, including hot flashes, mood swings, night sweats, fatigue, and difficulty sleeping. These changes can … Read more
This has been a somewhat difficult gardening year. Thanks to a neighbor who likes to kill everything in sight, there are no coyotes or snakes to control the squirrel and rabbit population, so we lost all of our tomatoes and most of everything else. Sigh. The good news is that we have a bumper crop … Read more
Continuing last week’s look at common prescription and over-the-counter drugs that are proven to cause memory loss, this week we’re looking at: Hypertension drugs Opioids and narcotic painkillers Sleep aids Incontinence drugs Parkinson’s drugs Here’s a quick rundown and a brief look at natural alternatives: Hypertension drugs, best known as beta blockers, slow the heart … Read more
Want to keep all your marbles? We all do. Most of us don’t know that long-term use of certain common prescription drugs and even over-the-counter meds can actually cause memory loss. I’ll bet you have some of these drugs in your medicine cabinet and maybe your doctor has even insisted you need some of them. … Read more
In 1985 at the age of 10, I was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), more commonly known today as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). My symptoms manifested most in my academic performance. While I didn’t exhibit the hyperactivity aspect, I found school frustratingly boring, and the monotony of the classroom almost more than I … Read more
When was the last time you walked barefoot in the grass? Or on the sand? Or on a woodland path? If you’re like most of us, it was probably quite a while ago. So, if you can remember back that far, how did the sensation of your feet against the earth make you feel? If … Read more
In recent years, society has generally become more health-conscious. There is more information circulating about our food, what’s in it, and how that can affect our overall health. Old adages like “you are what you eat” really are accurate. There is a fine line between natural remedies sometimes between natural remedies and snake-oil quackery, but … Read more
Right now, we’re out in the sun, right? And we can manufacture vitamin D from sunlight, right? So why would we need to take a supplement when the sun is so intense? How about to gain another layer of protection against viral infections? Vitamin D is an essential weapon in our arsenal against all types … Read more
In many cultures, the power of herbal teas have been seen as more than just a cure. They are a sacred healing medicine that connects humans to the earth and it’s bounty. From across Asia all the way to the dense jungles of South America, people have used wild plants to make powerful medicines and … Read more
I love lavender! Just the mildest whiff makes me sigh with release. And, of course, stress relief: That’s what lavender is all about. These days, who isn’t stressed? That’s why I keep an aromatherapy diffuser loaded with lavender essential oil on my desk (yes, I pause every couple of minutes as I’m writing this and … Read more