I had a different post in mind today, but yesterday I had some light bulb moments that I wanted to journal about. I think I have journaled before about the extreme tiredness I have been experiencing since an infection I had in February. This, paired with the fact that my voice has felt tired and…
Tag: Health
Swimming
The last time I went swimming was approximately ten years ago. I remember swimming maybe a length and a half before feeling like I was having a heart attack. It scared me so much that I got straight out and never got in again...until Saturday. I had wanted an exercise to do on a Saturday…
Healthy Homeschool Living – Healthy Attitudes
Healthy Attitudes are SO important when making changes that last. As you know, I have tried every diet under the sun. And let me tell you: they all work. For as long as I stick to them. I mean, let's face it, weight loss isn't rocket science. And, likewise, weight gain doesn't require a doctorate…
Healthy Homeschool Living: Nutrition and Nutritionism
Today, I will be pondering the vast difference between Nutrition and Nutritionism. Nutritionism is a useful concept coined by Michael Pollan in his excellent 'In Defence of Food' documentary. It is this documentary which began my journey into more healthful living. What is Nutrition and Nutritionism? Nutrition is the science that interprets the interaction of…
Healthy Homeschool Living: Food and Food-Like Products
Firstly, what do I mean by Food and Food-Like Products? Surely, if it is edible, it is food; if it is not edible, it is not food. Simple, right? Well, no actually. The problem is we are not eating food anymore, we are eating food-like products (Alejandro Junger MD) Finding Food and Food-Like Products in…
Healthy Homeschool Living: Introduction
I mentioned that for a short time I wanted my blog to take a different turn. Sooooo, for the next couple of months I will be sharing all I have been learning about Healthy Homeschool Living. In September (or sooner if I run out of things to say) blogging will return to normal. I want…