health

The Trip That Changed Everything

February 23, 2013

Have you ever come to that point in your life when you realize that the next step you take will cause your entire life to be changed?  That was a point I came to twelve years ago this weekend.  You may or may not know this about me, but my family and I are missionaries […]

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Sweet Talk: Raw Honey Health Benefits

January 8, 2013

Awhile back I started hearing a lot of hype about how honey is a much better alternative to sugar.  Seemed logical to me, so in our home we switched to using honey as a sweetener.  We had just started our gradual transitioning from the usual junk-food-whatever-tasted-good diet to a healthier, more natural diet and were […]

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Sweet Talk: Raw Honey Health Benefits

January 8, 2013

Awhile back I started hearing a lot of hype about how honey is a much better alternative to sugar.  Seemed logical to me, so in our home we switched to using honey as a sweetener.  We had just started our gradual transitioning from the usual junk-food-whatever-tasted-good diet to a healthier, more natural diet and were […]

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A Season of Change

January 3, 2013

Happy New Year! I just want to say thank you to my readers, my friends and family who have supported me in my own health journey and who have encouraged me to pursue my passion of sharing health and fitness with others. 2012 was quite a year, one full of many ups and downs. I […]

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Ten Simple Holiday Health Tips

December 4, 2012

I LOVE the holiday season!  It’s my favorite time of the year – I love everything about this time of year – the decorating, the celebrations, the weather, the gift-giving, the food, the whole feeling in the air!  What I don’t love is waking up in January 10 lbs heavier!  It doesn’t have to be […]

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Sauteed Tuna Steaks

October 26, 2012

Living on a tropical island in the South Pacific, we are blessed with an abundance of fresh fish!  Just two nights ago my next door neighbor, who is a fisherman, walked in with a 12 lb yellow fin tuna he had just caught!  Whenever they catch extra, they pass some on to us!  I’ve had […]

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Let’s Talk Contentment

October 22, 2012

I just returned from an impromptu trip to California. No big deal, right? Well, it might be if you live in the jungle on a small island in the South Pacific and only visit the States about every 4 years usually! Tickets are expensive off this little island and I rarely get to visit “civilization”. […]

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It’s a House-Warming Party! Come on in!

September 11, 2012

It’s time!  I’m so excited to share what I’ve been working on – my brand new blog!!!!  It’s still a bit under construction – ok, well, maybe a LOT under construction, but I’ve decided to go ahead and ‘move in’ and welcome you to my House-Warming Party!  So let the party begin!  Come on in, […]

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Gold Medal Philosophy

August 2, 2012

All eyes are on London and the 2012 Olympic Games these days!  I’ve been following the games closely as I’ve got TWO countries to keep up with, being from the USA but living in the FSM.  Something I was just thinking about this past weekend is one part of the Olympic training process that isn’t […]

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Dangers of Aspartame

July 11, 2012

I came across this photo on Facebook recently and wanted to share here.  I’m amazed at how many people still regularly consume products with aspartame, even after all the research and studies that now prove it’s dangerous effects.  According to Dr. Mercola of mercola.com, just a few of the common symptoms caused by aspartame are: […]

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