Am I a Neurodivergent?
I’ve always been aware I’m somehow different, but in what way?
Tag: health
Did Going Vegan Lower My Cholesterol?
So I told you last August I went vegan to lower my cholesterol. Yesterday I had a biometric screening for my insurance- my employer requires it for me to get lower insurance costs. I get a basic health exam and if the health professionals find something wrong, like say high blood pressure or diabetes, I would have […]
But Don’t Take My Word for It…
Recently I blogged about the health benefits of a vegan diet. Well, lo and behold, I get an email from Faunalytics (a research library for those of us promoting a more humane lifestyle) that includes an abstract from a position paper published by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics providing guidelines for helping vegans and vegetarians reach optimal […]
Sound Reasons for Going Vegan that Don’t Include Animal Cruelty
January is Veganuary, a month-long promotion to get you to consider going vegan, or at least to enjoy a few meat-free meals. I’m a most unlikely vegan spokesperson because, while female, I am not young, blonde, or thin, and I don’t walk around in my underwear with PETA signs (you can thank me with money). […]
Healing Energy Coming Right Up!
A couple of days ago, two young women walked by me. They were chatting amiably and laughing, as good friends do. Suddenly I felt a rush of energy pass right through me. I smiled. It felt so good. In these days where there is such anger and animosity, it’s refreshing to see people who are happy. […]
So How’s That Vegan Thing Going Anyway?
Depends on who you ask. Rumpy is not pleased. He misses bites of tasty morsels as I noshed to my heart’s content. Last week I was checking out at the grocery, and the kid ringing me up asked if someone in my home had a dairy allergy. I said no, this way of eating is a choice. […]
On Being a Worker in America
Happy Labor Day! Today we celebrate the American Worker. Or mourn the end of summer. Or shop for great deals. One of the podcasts I subscribe to is Backstory with the American History Guys. If you’re interested in American History, I highly recommend signing up. This week’s show talks about the work ethic in America. […]
Women Shaming Other Women? Shame on You!
This morning on Facebook a local news outlet had posted a heartwarming story of police officers giving out ice cream to community kids on a hot day. But many of the comments in the thread were about one young woman in one of the photos who wasn’t wearing a bra. “You should have bought her a bra.” “No […]
Going Vegan
I recently had my cholesterol tested. Though still healthy, the LDL number has creeped up, and it was recommended I start now to make changes to keep those levels from creeping higher. This is a big deal, because there’s a significant history of heart disease on both sides of my family. So I’ve ramped up my exercise […]
The Gift of Health, Courtesy of Rumpy and JB
Among the many gifts given me by Rumpy and June Buggie is the gift of health. Because of Rumpy I get out and get moving each day. June Buggie keeps me on a regular schedule with his insistence he be fed at the same time each morning. And then there is the gift of mental […]
Dogpaddling Through Life 