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Lucky to Be Alive

Lucky to Be Alive

  There’s nothing like a near-death experience to change your perspective on life. I had one right in the middle of my swim trek in Greece. (The Milos Explorer trip.) Before going, I knew that we would spend most of the day either on the boat or swimming in the...
The Reluctant Massage Therapist

The Reluctant Massage Therapist

We all know about the benefits of receiving a great massage; they’re well documented. If you’re a massage junkie, like me, you’ve got firsthand knowledge. But have you ever thought about the benefits that the therapist may be getting? (Other than wages and tips.) I...
A Sugar-Free Life

A Sugar-Free Life

Ryan Duckworth tells his story: I’ve never been an endurance athlete, that’s never been one of my strengths. I played your typical fast twitched sports in high school: football, basketball and track. I’m 6’3” and my college football weight was about 235 pounds with...
90-Day Yoga Challenge

90-Day Yoga Challenge

This is me, falling out of dancer’s pose on Lamma Island. Balancing is  harder on the sand  than in a yoga studio. For my 50th birthday I decided to tackle something I’ve wanted to do for a while: practice yoga consistently. I’ve done yoga home videos and dvds...
Why You Should Not Eat Sugar

Why You Should Not Eat Sugar

When my oldest daughter, Asia, was an adorable three-year old I read the book, “Sugar Blues.” I recognized some of the symptoms of eating too much sugar and decided then to quit sugar all together. Asia is now a gorgeous 25-year-old and I have yet...
Jewel Juice

Jewel Juice

This gorgeous juice helped fuel a fun day exploring Bryce Canyon with Andy and Sylvia. I made it by juicing three cucumbers, three stalks celery, two small beets and their greens, an apple, a lemon a small knob of ginger. I try to use organic produce as much as...