Like Billy Joel’s song, “I’m in a New York state of mind,” mood is a state of mind. Our thoughts, experiences, environment, impressions, memories, or old, current, and perceived future thoughts help define our mood. There are times we are happy, sad, angry, sleepy, frustrated, energized. Some of us experience prolonged stress, anxiety, or…
I hope this letter finds you and your family well. This year has been one odd year—no doubt challenging for all of us. The holidays are upon us. While this is generally a happy time of year, it has a funny way of adding more stress. Do you feel your eating and self-care routine has…
Give Thanks — Before your meal, connect the deeper meaning of what it means to have food on your plate, fuel for your body, and give thanks. Support Native Americans – Anchor the day as a reminder to support Native Americans (this lands first people). Do some gift shopping from native-owned businesses (art, jewelry, furniture, or clothing…
A few months ago, during the height of COVID-19 on the East Coast, I received a LINE note from a friend in Japan. Like so many of us, her kids were out of school due to COVID-19. She shared what I am sure are many of the shared parenting concerns around COVID. One was around…
OK, I am pretty sure most, if not all, of us have heard this before — It is not about getting to the end point. It is about the journey! Hearing of a family friend’s sister passing this week in the middle of a very well lived life reminds me to connect with what is…
If you have ever been on a blood thinner medication like Warfarin or know someone who has, then it is likely that you’ve heard of vitamin K. You may have heard it is advised to avoid foods rich in vitamin K, or to be “consistent” in the amount and times you eat vitamin K-rich foods…
This article is Part One of a two-part piece. Here we will discuss Prebiotics. Keep a lookout for Part Two, where we will explore Probiotics — the what, why, and ways you can get them into your diet. Let’s start with a little questionnaire: Are you familiar with the term “prebiotics?” yes no Can you…