As a daughter of a wonderful cook, certain foods and certain smells take me back in time and trigger memories. Snowy days, holidays and especially Christmas are times I really get a little sentimental about traditional foods my family enjoyed. Snowy Days It always seemed when we had snow days there was homemade chili and cinnamon rolls. My subconscious mind still is hungry for chili and cinnamon rolls when we have a doozy of a Read more…
It’s an odd question with the snow flying and the wind whistling here in Central Iowa. Connecting with the sand in your toes, the sun on your back, it’s about as good as it gets. That’s earthing at its finest! Earthing? Yes, connecting your bare feet to the earth. Sand at the beach is my favorite way, but you get the same effect standing outside in your yard. Problem is it’s not always practical, especially Read more…
In my last post I shared information about Fibromyalgia. One of the most beneficial things I have found to help is the Hempworx CBD Oil. Why did I choose Hempworx? I’ve tried three other brands and none were as effective for me. In addition, as an organic food producer, I understand the huge value of independent third party testing. Someone who doesn’t receive financial gain who tests and reviews the product can truly be depended Read more…
If you’ve looked at the About Me page, you understand why sometimes I just get sick of hurting. I know many of you are in the same boat. Uncontrolled pain and fatigue are more frequent than one might ever realize. So what are you to do? Honestly, I have been known in the past to sleep with a huge ice pack on my neck/shoulders. It was the only way to relax and be able to Read more…
Acupuncture–But Is It Good For Me? Sometimes when in pain we look for answers at the doctor, sometimes we look to a bottle of pills. Sometimes we question the mainline responses and investigate things a little more non-traditional. I am that person. When faced with surgery for a herniated disc, I wasn’t in a big rush to have surgery as suggested. Nor did I get steroid injections because of the numerous allergies and reactions I Read more…
Because of my personal health journey, I’ve had to discover alternatives to help stay healthy. One of those alternatives we grow! I always ask myself too, “But Is It Good for Me?” I am so very blessed to live on an secluded acreage. Several years ago we looked for a way to make our property “pay” since I could no longer work away from home. Our criteria for a crop/product was fairly simple: could be Read more…
As I begin, I want to share a little bit about me and why I’m writing. I’m passionate about helping people. I’ve been in some sort of public service all my life. Whether working for city government, volunteering in my community, working to build a business and employ folks in our small community, or creating a day care at our Church, I’ve always helped others. This is why I’m writing, to help others. We’ll talk Read more…