The Importance of the Pause

The Importance of the Pause

Over the past several months, I’ve been tracking my Heart Rate Variability. Heart Rate Variability (HRV) measures the time fluctuation between heartbeats. The variations are very small, adding or subtracting a fraction of a second between beats. NOTE: HRV is not to be...
What makes 30 in 7 important?

What makes 30 in 7 important?

Several weeks ago, I shared my 30 plants in 7 days challenge. It was a fun experiment. While I consumed well over 30 plants in the seven days, I haven’t quite hit my high number (found here) since then. Truth be told, research indicates that 30 is the sweet...
The Vagus Nerve – a key regulator

The Vagus Nerve – a key regulator

An exciting aspect of our world is the ever-changing landscape of health and nutrition. Scientists continue to explore how the body works, what it is capable of, and how best to support it. Take, for example, the vagus nerve. This peripheral nerve begins in the...
Adaptogens and resilience

Adaptogens and resilience

Adapt To modify To become suitable for a new use or purpose To become adjusted to a new condition   Adaptation is fundamental to growth. As humans, we adapt all the time…to new living spaces, new weather patterns, a new exercise routine, a new political climate,...
Knock, knock. Who’s there?

Knock, knock. Who’s there?

Knock, knock. Who’s there? It’s a new year. No, it’s not possible! How did 2022 slip through my fingers? It seems like just yesterday that it was 2021. Allow me to pull back the curtain on last year. I took on two new leadership roles with NANP; shared extended time...
Mindset: A foundation of resilience

Mindset: A foundation of resilience

I’ll be honest. My mental attitude has been less than positive these days. Navigating several personal circumstances is keeping the gremlins in my head on a treadmill. My mind feels like it is on the verge of spinning out of control at any given time. It’s these...