Surprisingly Simple and Irresistibly Good (for You)

Sherry Anderson-Brooks, a long time friend and current subscriber, has become more vegan/vegetarian-leaning lately and shared this recipe with me. I tried it out and, just like when I tried out yoga, I immediately thought “this is share-worthy!” Needing to lower my LDL (bad) cholesterol, but loving a really flavorful BLT during the summer when …

Have We All Been Using Mouthwash at the Wrong Time?

This article by Sarah Showfety appeared online on 1/26/22 9:30AM. (Click here for the original article with all the pop-up ads and affiliated links.) Based on an unscientific survey of my husband, largest WhatsApp chat, and everyone I work with, 100% of respondents use mouthwash after brushing. But common wisdom might have many people using …

Stark County Free Drive-Thru COVID Testing

In a sudden (and sad) turn of events, this Drive-Thru Testing site has closed after only 10 days. For the full story, see https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/2022/01/20/national-guard-run-covid-19-site-stark-county-fairgrounds-close/6594829001/ As a service, I’m keeping this post up, however, as it contains some helpful information on symptoms and how to order FREE Rapid Tests through the United States Postal Service. Here …

Possible Relief for you Heartburn Sufferers

Excerpt from “Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art” by James Nestor. “When yogis finish a meal, they lie on their left side so that they will breathe primarily from their right nostril.  The increase of blood flow and heat via right-nostril breathing, yogis believe, can aid in digestion.”