My shoulder ached. The dull aching lasted for weeks. My family went out of town to visit my in-laws. I … More
Category: General Health
The Time When I Had Lung Pleurisy
Some things are not what they seem. About a year after my heart surgery, I decide to train for a … More
Get the Balance Right
When I was in high school, Depeche Mode sang a song called, Get the Balance Right. Anytime I feel out of … More
My 4 Favorite Take-Charge-of-Your-Health Tips
During my nearly 20 years of reporting about health, I have written hundreds of tips about feeling, eating, and looking better. … More
Will the Microsoft Band 2 Replace my Fuelband?
I am still on the hunt for an activity tracker. Next, on my testing list is the Microsoft Band 2, … More
Could Eating Too Much Almond Butter Be Bad for Me?
Over the last two posts I have written about how consuming large amounts of fruits and vegetables containing oxalate or … More
9 Takeaways from my Whole30 Experience
We were sick of feeling like sh*t. My husband, M., and I ate relatively well, but since we live with … More
To Juice or To Blend?
If you’re juicing, and isn’t everyone, the big question is: Is a juicer or high-speed blender better? It turns out two … More
My No-Brainer Eating Trick
I started my journalism career interviewing bodybuilders and fitness competitors, aka physique athletes, about their training and their diets. This … More
Why Health Makes the Girl (or the Person)
When we feel good, we don’t think about our health. It doesn’t distract us with aches, pains, nausea, or possibly, … More
