health

What a Headache

November 10, 2011

I assumed originally that today’s post would be more about the Foodbuzz Festival. But as I sit here thinking about what to write, I have one thing on my brain: headaches. (And don’t worry – I don’t have one now, but I’ll get into why in just a minute.) There have been a few times [...]

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I Love Spring, But I Hate Spring Allergies

May 4, 2011

Ever since I was young, the spring has been a season I’ve come to dread. While most people are lavishing over the green and color and flowers, I worry about my allergies. As a child, my spring allergies were pretty extreme. I was on all kinds of medication, from nose sprays to inhalers to pills [...]

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The Road to Becoming a Health Foodie

October 13, 2010

This guest post from Carrie is part of the “How I Became a Foodie Series” at Lisa’s Food on the Move. Carrie live on California’s central coast, and is the blogger behind Love Healthy Living, a food blog documenting her pursuit of a healthier and happier life. Interested in contributing a guest post? Check out [...]

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Learning to Use Food for Healing

September 22, 2010

This guest post from Brittany is part of the “How I Became a Foodie Series” at Lisa’s Foods on the Move. Brittany is a foodie who’s contemplating starting her own blog. (Let’s give her some support to fully embrace the blogger community.) Interested in contributing a guest post? Check out the details here. Hi! My [...]

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Why Would Following Your Dreams Lead to Improved Health?

August 4, 2010

Rather than being on a path that follows the norms and expectations of society and people around you, what do you want to do that’s truly your own? Do you want to run a marathon, even though you don’t even run? Have you always wanted to start your own business but have been afraid [...]

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Six Reasons Why I’m Scared of Stevia

July 14, 2010

Yes, it’s natural. And yes, it’s been approved by the USDA for use in the United States. So why am I so scared of a seemingly harmless, natural sweetener? I mean, listen to what Stevia.com has to say: Stevia is a South American herb that has been used as a sweetener by the Guarani Indians [...]

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Some Daily, Personal Routines for Health

July 12, 2010

What do you each day to improve or sustain your health? Meditate, exercise, eat certain foods, or socialize? I remember several years ago I read a book that included all kinds of Ayurvedic practices (the title of the book is long forgotten), which made me think about whether there are any things I do every day to [...]