How To Optimize your Nap Time
For many years, the notion of napping during the day or between tasks has been regarded as a sign of laziness or lack of ambition. However, recent scientific studies on sleep patterns suggest that a brief nap can actually be beneficial, potentially enhancing both productivity and overall health.
Nightmare for a Germaphobe Like Me
What I discovered when we decluttered our shed
Due to my husband’s recent retirement, we now have time to start decluttering. We began with a haul to the dump today, after cleaning out the old metal backyard shed. Read More
Microwave Culture: Do You Suffer From This Addiction To Split Second Meals?
There was a time when dinner took all afternoon
Soup simmered on the stove. Bread baked in the oven. Pot roasts filled the house with aromas that made neighbors mysteriously appear around dinnertime. Nobody expected a complete meal to materialize in 90 seconds. Then along came the microwave. Read More
The 10-Minute Miracle:
How a Daily 10 Minute Walk Could Add 5 to 10 Years to Your Life
What if I told you there was a free health intervention that could reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes, depression, dementia, obesity, and premature death? What if it required no prescription, no expensive equipment, and no monthly subscription? And what if it could be accomplished in about the time it takes to decide what to watch on Netflix? Read More
Becoming Less Dependent On Doctors
Taking Charge of Your Health
(This article is NOT about weaning yourself off medications. That is a much more complicated subject and each medication must be researched individually and thoroughly.)
There was a time when the family doctor knew your name, your children, and probably your dog’s name too. You visited when you were sick, received advice, and went home feeling cared for. Today, many patients leave medical appointments with something different: a prescription. Read More
Living in Tornado Alley: A Kansas Survival Guide for Staying Sane
(Featuring weather anxiety, basement negotiations, and at least one emotional support rib-eye)
There are few things more uniquely Kansan than standing outside during a thunderstorm saying, “Huh… the sky looks a little green.”
People who don’t live in tornado country imagine that spring in Kansas is a nonstop panic attack involving sirens, flying cows, and everyone hiding in underground bunkers. In reality, it’s a strange combination of vigilance, weather obsession, denial, and casually grilling hamburgers while the local meteorologist is sweating through his suit jacket on live television. Read More
Read This Before Becoming A Family Caregiver
Taking care of a loved one will change you…
No one tells you that caregiving means becoming responsible for parts of your loved one’s life you never imagined. Read More
Keto Diet And Hidden Dangers Of Oxalates
There’s a side of the keto lifestyle that is rarely discussed: the extremely high intake of oxalates that often comes with it.
Many staple keto foods are loaded with oxalates — naturally occurring compounds found in plants that can contribute to kidney stones, inflammation, pain, and other health problems in susceptible individuals. While not everyone reacts negatively to oxalates, chronic overconsumption may quietly create problems over time, especially when high-oxalate foods are eaten daily. Read More
Do You Put The ‘Pro’ In Procrastinate?
“I Don’t Procrastinate. I Do Side Quests.”
My brain: ‘Let’s get to work.’ Also my brain: ‘But first, let’s reorganize the spice rack.’ Procrastination has a way of disguising itself as harmless delay—“I’ll do it later,” “I need to feel more ready,” or “I work better under pressure.” But over time, it quietly drains your energy, adds stress, and keeps meaningful goals just out of reach. The good news is that procrastination isn’t a personality flaw—it’s a pattern. And patterns can be changed. Read More
