I believe all children should have pets, in particular dogs. I grew up with a dog and a cat. They were my best friends. When social experiences at school were challenging, I always had a furry face to console and give unconditional love at home. When I left for college, my cat … [Read more...]
The Ethics of Eating: Vegan? Vegetarian? Omnivore?
When I was 16-years-old, I decided to become a vegetarian. My reasons varied. I never liked meat. As a young child, I claimed to get the "steak sickness" every time it was served. I couldn't digest it. As a child, I loved animals. My affinity for elephants and horses … [Read more...]
How yoga has helped my anxiety
Last week, I took my son to the pediatric cardiologist. For 11 years, this has been the most dreaded day of my year. Typically, I have such anxiety that I feel like vomiting as I sit watching the computer screen during his echocardiogram. My son was born with Tetralogy of … [Read more...]
Why you should eat more beans!
Beans, beans, the magical fruit! What makes beans so magical? It's not what you are thinking. Legumes are an important part of any diet. Whether vegetarian or omnivore, beans provide essential nutrition and are affordable. Protein and fiber, as well as many minerals and … [Read more...]
21 Healthier Alternatives to Toxic Halloween Candy
Halloween is just around the corner. This night of ghosts and ghouls brings along with it something even scarier than the costumes...candy! The heavy pillowcases filled with enough candy to feed a third world country of my childhood were the norm every last day in October. We … [Read more...]
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