Hello! I’m still here. Kind of a weird statement, but each day I’m appreciating life more and more. I’ve always had a fairly strong love affair with life, but even more so now that I’ve had a near-death experience. So, right up front – that is my point. Things can get worse. Yes, you might […]
Archives for February 2015
Chicken and Kale Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing
Have you seen it before?—baby kale leaves. I stumbled on a package of baby kale in the store the other day and knew it would be perfect for this delicious Chicken and Kale Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing. This just might be my most favorite kale salad ever. The original recipe is adaptation from a Sunset magazine salad where […]
Will Using Artificial Sweeteners Help You Lose Weight?
I am asked about my opinion on artificial sweeteners more than any other nutrition question. Honestly, it’s the hardest one to answer because I do like to drink an “occasional” diet soda. Ask me if I ever drink a REAL soda though and the answer is a really easy– NO way! I can’t even imagine […]
Confused About Hormone Replacement Therapy? You’re Not Alone
Were you surprised? I was! After learning about Steph’s near death experience, I wondered…could it really have been caused by her hormone replacement therapy? After a few sleepless nights, I decided to review the research again regarding the use of HRT (hormone replacement therapy). Here is what I found. There have been many large trials […]
You Better Start Listening
Well, my journey to good health during perimenopause took a crazy twist a couple of weeks ago. If you keep up with the blog, you may have noticed that I’ve been absent – more absent than any of you will ever know. Two weeks ago I almost lost my life due to blood clots (pulmonary […]