Category Archives: Health

Some Of The Documentaries That Changed Our Life

Posted on April 15, 2012 by

This year has been the year of more changes for our family, we stopped eating meat, we have stopped celebrating the holidays and started our own traditions for togetherness, we have planned an extension of our garden, we get to … Continue reading →

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Apple Pie In The Apple

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

Winter time bring on the craving for sweets and because sweets to me consists of fruit that is out of season, chocolate, or pies, I decided it was time to find something that was healthy, easy to make, and all … Continue reading →

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Funny and Yummy

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

Now that we have dedicated ourselves to our new lifestyle of meatless eating, we can honestly say we have more energy. All you hear is meat protein this and meat protein that and what people don’t know is that you … Continue reading →

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It’s Official!!!

Posted on February 9, 2012 by

It’s now officially 5-weeks since we stopped eating meat in our house with the exception of fish on occasion, when we head out for sushi. Yes, you heard that right; we stopped eating meat except fish. However, I might give … Continue reading →

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America’s Great Divide and Laziest Pastime

Posted on January 3, 2012 by

While most of the people gather together every year to spend time with their family on Thanksgiving and Christmas. The intent is not always the same. Holidays should have a positive intent; to spend quality time together with the people … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Thongyoon “Yoon” Vette

Posted on December 27, 2011 by

Thomas’s mother Thongyoon “Yoon” Vette, passed away on December 17, 2011 at age 66 due to failed health at Rideout Memorial Hospital with her devoted husband at her side. She was born on December 7, 1945 in Buri Ram Province … Continue reading →

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Treadmill vs. Elliptical

Posted on November 19, 2011 by

There is no comparison. I love the elliptical machine and all their cousin contraptions. I bought a treadmill years ago and used it regularly, however, I wanted a good elliptical that fit in my budget. It took a while but … Continue reading →

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Mammograms

Posted on November 6, 2011 by

A Mammogram is the process of using a low energy X-ray to examine breasts, the imaging is used to diagnose and screen for abnormalities associated with breast cancer. Due to my family history of breast cancer, mainly being my mother’s … Continue reading →

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Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers, By Mary Roach

Posted on October 10, 2011 by

I was browsing through my books in our home library, looking at all the books I cannot read because I started school again, and I stumbled upon my favorite book “Stiff” by Mary Roach. Mary Roach is a brilliant writer, … Continue reading →

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I am a CASA Volunteer

Posted on October 9, 2011 by

As many of you know, I am a CASA, a certified Court Appointed Special Advocate for abused and neglected children. I was appointed by Commissioner John Ross last year to advocate for abused and neglected children. I work one-on-one with … Continue reading →

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