Holistic lifestyle. Imperfect parenting. Health from nature.
“Muuumm! He’s got my book! I had it first!” “No, you didn’t! I was reading it!” With a sigh, I turned around to intervene before the squabble got out of hand. Road trips with kids, I thought. Survival of the deafest. Peace descended, but it wasn’t for long. A squeal erupted somewhere near my … Read more
If you have been diagnosed with a disease resulting from pituitary gland dysfunction, you might have wondered if there is anything you can do to heal your pituitary gland naturally. The answer is yes! Pituitary Gland Function Without getting too technical, the pituitary gland is responsible for a large number of functions in the body. … Read more
We come into regular contact with many people and organizations in our daily lives. We see the same people when we go out to eat, shop and exercise. But how many communities do we actually belong to? Are we surrounded by people but missing community? Is there a sense of community in … Read more
BANG! A thunderous scale rushed up the piano keyboard and back down again. It was the usual early morning wake-up call. For the next two hours, the family would be subjected to the tempestuous sounds of an advanced piano student preparing for an exam. After breakfast, a second advanced student would practice for another hour … Read more
There are few things that are visually more appealing than a fresh purple plum or a bowl of blueberries picked straight off the bush. They exude purple power and mouthwatering goodness. But their ability to fight disease has become even more impressive, and with good reason. Purple Power: Pigments That Fight Disease Purple … Read more
Ever since we began to understand microorganisms, scientists and doctors have largely regarded microbial life as something to be feared and exterminated. Antibiotics were one of the greatest medical breakthroughs of the twentieth century – and to be fair, they did save a lot of lives. In fact, they were so successful that they are … Read more
The anger radiated from him in waves. It was almost visible. An inappropriate thought made its cheeky presence felt, and I struggled to keep it hidden momentarily. I imagined him as a cartoon character: clouds of steam spurting from ears and nostrils, surrounded by thick black smoke radiating away from him in waves. This man was angry – and with good reason.
I laughed when I saw it. A meme on social media that said “I was only responsible for the first nine months. After that, you were exposed to your father!” And although it was funny, there was a wry grain of truth in it: when our kids do well, we love to claim the … Read more
As the summer season ends and the leaves start to turn into their autumn hues, grape lovers get excited. Crisp evenings. Red leaves on tree and vine. Wood smoke from that first fire of the season. Feeling cozy inside as the night flirts with frost. And grapes. Great big bunches of them hanging heavy … Read more
In an era when we are encouraged to “be ourselves” and “follow our hearts” and “do your own thing,” we almost never hear equal encouragement to consider how our actions may impact upon others. We are told we need a single-minded focus on pursuing our dreams and goals, and not to allow anything or anyone … Read more