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Movies About Grounding
I prefer to start with movies sometimes, then move to books. Movies give context in a way that books cannot. Here are the movies I recommend watching to better understand the science and potential of grounding. The “grounding” I’m talking about in this article is the term for what happens to the human body when …
Books About Grounding
These are the books I find to be the most helpful for learning about grounding. Grounding in this case means what happens to the human body when you connect it to the surface of the Earth – such as by touching the ground with your hands or feet. Grounding is also sometimes called Earthing. Earthing, …
Salmon and Cream Cheese Dip
This tasty dip meets every requirement of a wellness adventure. It is very simple to make (just two ingredients). It’s affordable and easy to get the ingredients. And it’s effective because it’s delicious (which means people will eat it, even kids) and it is packed with nutritional goodness. This dip is always a hit at …
Gear for Well Hair Care
What should we clean and style our hair with? I used to buy the cheapest option possible (I went with the Pert shampoo/conditioner blend – it came in a green bottle). Then I learned that not all shampoo is the same and I bought the really expensive stuff from the salon. Both options were full …
The Three Criteria for a Wellness Adventure
For something to be a “wellness adventure” it has to meet three specific criteria. Master these criteria and you’ll be able to spot good wellness adventures for yourself. The three criteria also help us identify and pursue wellness adventures that are within the realm of our control and abilities. Criteria #1 – A Wellness Adventure …
Dr. Sean O’Mara
I try to start each day watching a minute or so of Dr. Sean. He has great Instagram posts right now. Usually daily. Very motivating. Watching him daily helps me stay on track with my wellness adventures that relate to what I’m eating. Why I follow Dr. Sean: I like that Dr. Sean trained as …
Dr. Linda Isaacs, M.D.
As I talk with the people in my life, it is inevitable that we will talk about cancer at some point, and what to do if it touches their lives. How can that question not come up? All of us have lost friends and/or family to cancer of one form or another. It’s so incredibly …
People I Follow
People ask me often: Who do I learn from? Who do I buy from? What people do I “follow”? In this post I’m going to feature the people I’m paying attention to. As time allows I’ll write more about each person, what I’ve learned from them, why I listen to them, etc. My goals for …
Books I Read
Books are one of my favorite sources for learning new things. In this post you’ll find the books that are on my bookshelves. These are the books I feel most strongly about in terms of how they help me with my wellness. These are the books I turn to again, and again, and again. Before …
What Is a Wellness Adventure?
I coined the term “wellness adventure” to describe the pieces and parts of my journey to discover simple wellness that works. I did this for some pretty specific reasons. Read on to find out why and see if this definition makes sense for you as well. I’ve been exploring wellness strategies for over 20 years. …
Egg Bake
Egg Bake can be made ahead of time and warmed up for a high-protein breakfast with a high nutrient load. You’ve probably heard the secret that if you eat breakfast daily it can boost your metabolism 10-15%. If you are not a breakfast eater it can be difficult to add this habit to your life. If …
Hair Products I Use
This article is a list of the products I use on my hair. My specific goals with my hair are to: detox and recondition my hair restore its original color detox and improve the health of my scalp Read more about My Hair Adventure to understand better why I am exploring this area of wellness, …
My Grounding Adventure
This is the story of my personal adventure with the healing modality called grounding, which is also known as Earthing. Grounding has been an absolute wellness adventure for me personally. It meets my criteria for what can be a wellness adventure – being simple, effective, and accessible. I believe it has potential to benefit everyone, …
Grounding Resources
Here are the resources I share with everyone who wants to learn more about grounding. These are the same resources I have used to better understand this modality. In this article you will find: Grounding Products Here are the two companies I purchase indoor grounding products from these two companies. Earthing Earthing is the company …
Combine and Conquer
This is one of my wellness mindset strategies. I figured this one out in my twenties. On one of my earliest food adventures. The one where I figured out that I really liked the whole, real food better than the processed stuff. But I had to first make my way through how marketing and branding …
Adventures with Chicken Coops
Have you heard people say that chickens are the “gateway livestock”? I think it’s probably true. It’s been an adventure getting chickens, and it’s also been an adventure finding the right coop. For them and for us. How I Got Chickens In my usual way, I thought about having chickens for a long, long time. …
How I Start My Day
In June 2019 I started to make a point of going outside in the morning. First thing. As soon as I get up and as early in the day as possible. Why? To get a dose of early morning sun (which has important benefits). And to ground on the real earth. Morning sun + grounding. …
Hair
People are always asking my what I use on my hair. As in shampoo, conditioner, styling, etc. Tools too like hair dryers, straighteners and curling irons. This post introduces you to the products I’m currently using and why, plus links to purchase if you would like. As always … these links are not affiliate links …
Face
Today I want to write about my face. This topic encompasses so much for me. And I think for many people. When I see my face in the mirror I think about: how it looks, blemishes
What I Brush My Hair With
Learn about the schlocky brushes I used to use, and the wonderful natural boar bristle brush I use now. For years I bought my brushes at drug stores like Rite Aid and CVS, or large big-box stores like Target and Walmart. They were plastic and wire. Often with little plastic nubby things on the ends …
Why I Put My Bare Feet On The Ground
I put my bare feet on the ground every chance I can get. Sand. Dirt. Grass. Mud. Even sidewalks count. Because when I do this I am doing something called “grounding”. I’m also “unshoeing” my feet. Getting them out of any footwear so that my feet can do what they were always meant to do …
Taking a Break from Amazon.com
Before you start reading I want to stress a few points. First, I’m not against Amazon. This is not a post where I’m going to slam Amazon or try to persuade anyone to stop buying from them. Second, this is a post about a change I made in my life and what I discovered as …
A Wooden Comb
Does it seem crazy to you that a wooden comb could really make a big difference in wellness? I would not be surprised if it did. I never considered my comb. Until that is I met someone who enlightened me to the reasons to use a wooden comb. And only a wooden comb. Not plastic. …