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HEALTH & WELLNESS PRACTICES
I consider wellness to be the practice of healthy routines and lifestyle choices done to cultivate better physical and mental health outcomes.
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Visit to the Fredericksburg Battlefield
When I was homeschooling my children, I planned on taking the kids to many of the Civil War battlefields. I planned on doing it on our 3-month US History field trip. Sadly, we were never able to make that trip. I finally succeeded in taking at least one child to some...
Pineapple Quinoa Salad (With Fresh Pineapple, Toasted Almonds, and Cucumber)
My Pineapple Quinoa Salad is a vibrant medley of flavors, colors, and nutrients that come together to create a truly satisfying and nutrient-dense dish. I developed it in an effort to add more pineapple to our families diet after a doctor recommended a pineapple a day...
Osteoporosis Risk Factors That Robbed My Bone Health
Osteoporosis risk factors are important to consider as we age, as this condition often goes unnoticed until it's too late. That is what happened to me. Thankfully, I asked for a bone density scan. I did so because I knew some of the medications I had been on for...
Veyo Pies in Veyo, Utah: A Sweet Slice of Utah’s Dessert Scene
Renowned for its delicate crusts and an extensive list of specialty fillings, Veyo Pies has gained widespread acclaim over the years. The iconic pie shop is the undeniable main attraction in Vego, UT, drawing in large crowds o every time I have been there. From the...
Living a Compassionate Life: Six Everyday Strategies for Authentic Happiness
In today's fast-paced world, where stress and negativity seem to be pervasive, living a compassionate life can be a transformative practice that brings about profound positive change. Compassion, defined as the genuine desire to alleviate the suffering of others, has...
What Makes an Illness Chronic?
Illnesses come in different forms and durations, and one key aspect of health that often poses challenges is whether an illness is acute or chronic. While acute illnesses are typically short-term and resolve within a relatively brief period, chronic illnesses are...