Yearly Archives: 2010
Do You Really Want to See the World Through Rose-Colored Glasses?
My grandmother used to say that I always saw the world through my rose-colored glasses. Given the fact that I’ve never worn glasses, I didn’t really give that turn of phrase much thought… until recently. I was wandering through yet … Continue reading
I Don’t Want to Stop Moving
I know I’m not the only one. I’m driving along at break-neck speed, humming to my favorite driving song, and then suddenly all the traffic stops dead. No explanation, no warning, no chance of escape. You crane your neck to … Continue reading
What Are We Passing On?
So I was out in the garage the other day and decided that I had had enough of all the spiders making their home all over the place. So I broke out the pseudo-fire hose and began to blow them … Continue reading
Don’t Hate Your Period!
I want to stand up and say that I think the idea of taking a pill so that you only have one period every three months is the worst possible thing a woman can do! Well, maybe not THE worst, … Continue reading
Stay in Touch With Your Food
I was having a lovely cup of chai with an my adopted Indian family the other morning and the father began to discuss how long it had taken India to regain food production after partition. He explained that prior to … Continue reading
Is Popcorn Going to Be the Death of Me?
So last night I had one of those popcorn cravings. Now, that might be partly because I haven’t been to a movie in about a dog’s age (I love that expression…) and I always had associated popcorn with movies. But … Continue reading
I’ve Changed My Mind About Herbs
I know what you’re thinking… that I must have decided that herbs aren’t the best option. WRONG! I have realized just how much herbs can do. About a month ago, MediHerb of Australia came out with a new herbal combination … Continue reading
Can We Escape From the Womb
Yesterday I spent the morning viewing my very first ultrasound. My dear friend Gargi is pregnant with her second baby, and she asked me to join her family for her ultrasound. OK, whoever developed that technology must have just been … Continue reading
It Takes A Village
Probably one of the most common things I hear from my clients is, “Well, I want to only do/take only one thing at a time, so I know what actually works…” Does this sound familiar? It makes me wonder if … Continue reading
Is Mammography Saving Lives?
Recently everyone is up in arms about the change in recommendations for mammograms that has recently been put forth by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. The current recommendations are for women to begin mammography at age 40. The new … Continue reading