Histamine, a little goes a long way

When you have allergies what do you think of? Sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes? It’s Fall, and you probably don’t think about allergies. I know I didn’t, but lo’ and behold, every time I went outside I started to sneeze… Continue Reading

Walk This Way

While paying for my groceries this morning at the check out counter the woman behind me stepped forward, but with such a wide swing of her left leg it actually caught the leg of the fellow in line at the… Continue Reading

This Little Piggy Went All The Way Home; How to walk with a broken toe

I should not have chased the squirrel in my garden wearing flip flops all the while talking with a friend on the phone. Lesson learned. I fell and broke the end of the bone on the tip of my big… Continue Reading

Vagal Tone and Your Eyes

I have been seeing a young man in his early 20’s who when he was younger had a diagnosis of leukemia. The method of treatment was a chemotherapeutic agent called methotrexate. It is the normal go-to drug for children with… Continue Reading

It’s That Foxtail Time of the Year

Your Dog’s Health It’s that time of the year again. The rains have fallen and early Spring seems just around the corner in sunny California. And with the rains comes incredibly beautiful green rolling hills. Everyone is taking their dogs… Continue Reading

A Bird in the Hand is Worth A Lot

A bird in the hand was worth a lot this morning. As I sat eating breakfast, distracted by two pooches and a kitty, we heard a big thump on the large bay window across the room. “Oy!” I thought, “That… Continue Reading

Trust

What’s IN this year and what’s OUT: In, is the term “Social Engagement” Out, is “I got this myself” In, is “Trust” Out, is No pacifier for babies You are probably wondering what the heck does sucking on a pacifier… Continue Reading

When Is A Good Thing Bad For You?

On vacation on a beautiful island at a beautiful resort, lying on the beach under our covered cabana reading a good book. Life is perfect and sweet, you say. However, I find myself in distraction, not able to read because… Continue Reading

Protecting Farm Animals and Giving Them More Living Space

  When you buy your produce in the market you can easily see if it has been grown sustainably and organic, or not. But one thing you don’t need to take into consideration is how much crowding they have had… Continue Reading

Healing Ourselves and Our Dogs, Mineral-Rich Soup

We are coming into the Fall and what better time to make ourselves a bowl of mineral rich soup. Summer tends to be filled with a lighter fare loaded in fun foods and lots of fresh veggies for salads. When… Continue Reading

To Judge or Not to Judge, I Learned the Answer Today

Today I boarded my flight and sat by the window as I often enjoy. They announced the flight was very full and yet the seat next to me stayed empty. Up until the last two people boarded the plane. Young,… Continue Reading

Have You Ever Had A Date Like This?!

Welcome to Fall and very special and super delicious natural foods that will give you so much joy you won’t know what to do with it. Last week I decided to shop in the local Middle Eastern Market. As I… Continue Reading