As we age our bodies naturally lose muscle mass. If we don’t incorporate strength training into our daily routine, we risk losing not only muscle mass but bone density as well. After the age of 40 we lose 5 to 10% of our muscle mass naturally each decade. If we live an unhealthy life and […]
Category: My Life
Why Diabetics Need Collagen
As I have stated in other articles about collagen, we start losing collagen in our 20’s. Our bodies lose collagen at different rates based on our health and lifestyles. Smokers and drinkers can lose an additional 25-40 percent more collagen than those living healthier lives. Similar loss takes place in those with poor eating habits. […]
Thyroid Disease and Collagen
It’s estimated that over 20 million people in the United States suffer from thyroid disease. Sadly, approximately 50 to 60 percent don’t even know they have an issue with their thyroid. Thyroid problems affect more women than men and is determined that one in eight women will develop thyroid disease. So what is the thyroid? […]
Ten Reasons To Use Liquid Collagen
Collagen is the main structural protein in the extracellular matrix found in the body’s various connective tissues. The word collagen comes from the Greek word “Kolla” which means glue! It is literally the glue that holds our bodies together. Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body. It’s fiber-like structure is used to make […]
Day One; Adventures In Morgan Utah
The day was finally here! We packed up my car with two wheelchairs, a walker, three suitcases and bags of essentials. Day one; Adventures in Morgan Utah is going to be a good one! After a quick stop at Wendy’s and bite to eat we were officially on vacation and on the road. All of […]
You Can’t Die Yet, We’ve Got Places To Go
You Can’t Die Yet, we’ve got places to go! I was shocked when the words came spilling out of my mouth without thinking. I was sitting on the couch with one of my dearest friends. Susan, my friend, said she was okay with dying, I didn’t know what else to say. I wanted to give […]
How To Get Through Tough Times
If you know me, read my articles or follow me on social media you know that my last twelve years have been filled with challenges and tough times. These challenges have weakened me in some ways but also made me a stronger person. Because I have weathered the storms and have continued to find joy, […]
Food Prep Made Easy
In today’s busy world preparing meals can be difficult and exhausting. If you have a family, everyone likes different things, or are going in a million different directions. Food Prep Made Easy are just some tricks that I have used to prepare meals ahead of time to make life a little easier. Food prep also […]
Losing Mom
Our story started way back in the early 60’s. My sister and I were blessed to have been born to an incredible woman. During the turbulent times of the 60’s she defined what being a strong woman was at a time when women were struggling to find their place and voice in society. Losing mom […]
Corona Virus Quarantine, Ideas to Keep Busy
It has been a crazy year, the Corona Virus or Covid-19 has caused the world to change. We have seen a variety of drastic alterations to our own lifestyle to prevent illness in our home. We, as a family have been keeping active and engaged and here are my thoughts on the Corona Virus quarantine, […]