A friend sent me a link to Gary Taubes NYTimes article "Why Nutrition Is So Confusing". "Have you seen this article?" she wrote. I had not. I diligently read through and was trying to find the answer he promised. He had a lot to say about research processes and the community at large, etc. But he seemed to think that research was conclusive and the lack of common wisdom of the nation on being healthy despite the thousands of research articles available led him to the conclusion that the ... continue reading...
Our chosen families
A friend had a sign once in her home that read: Friends are our chosen families Honestly, with life circumstances that often left me with little family of my own (and what I had was not pleasant), I really felt the strength of that statement. My friends had been the people that filled the void that was left behind when my own flesh and blood couldn't (or wouldn't) be there. Much like family, we had our quirks and things we just tolerated out of love for one another--but there was ... continue reading...
Community amid the chaos
As schedules shift for "back to school" even for those without children, the transition can feel a bit overwhelming for some. The harvest season is winding down and soon, Mother Nature will begin the practice of closing up for a short nap. Years ago, I read an inspiring article in a magazine about how a woman brought her neighborhood closer together by hosting a monthly "soup night". It was essentially an open house offered up to her neighbors. They didn't need to bring anything and could ... continue reading...
How to find what works for you
Last night, I attended a talk that was a facilitated discussion of "how to know what to eat". I went with interest to hear what this particular facilitator would say. I was pleased that much of what she said lined up with how I practice: there is great information that helps you understand what your body is telling you, but you need to be able to listen to what your body is telling you. And when you study the many existing dietary theories, a common thread of ground rules becomes apparent ... continue reading...
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