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Flexitarian for Beginners
A diet that’s mostly vegetarian but includes some meat and fish is often called a flexitarian diet . It’s a flexible approach to eating...

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Aug 132 min read


Bibimbap - Korean Bowl in 15 Minutes
Food Blogging 15 Minute Bibimbap from Dan Buettner/Blue Zones on Instagram.

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Aug 51 min read


Where Food Meets Medicine - Mayo Clinic
Blog- Mayo Clinic podcast

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Aug 51 min read


Our Deadliest Addiction
Spend one hour watching this podcast and your understanding of the behavior of others will evolve. It starts dark and ends hopeful. The...

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Jul 61 min read


Happy 4th of July - Diet and Summer Weather
When the heat is on, your plate can be your best ally. The ideal hot-weather foods are hydrating, light, and easy to digest , helping...

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Jul 12 min read


Happy 4th of July - Exercise and Summer Weather
Staying active in the summer is great, but the heat can turn a healthy habit into a hazard if you're not careful. Move smartly and safely...

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Jul 12 min read


Yoga, Tai Chi, Qigong
Yoga and tai chi are both mind-body practices with roots in ancient traditions, offering similar benefits like stress reduction, improved...

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Jun 252 min read


Weight Bearing Exercise
Doctors tell patients, in particular women, "I recommend weight bearing exercise." What is missing is a specific recommendation of the...

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Jun 44 min read


Kindness
Try a little kindness. Here is how to get started.

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May 232 min read


4 - 7 - 8 Breathing
Ever heard of 4-7-8 Breathing? It's easy to do. "The 4-7-8 breathing technique is a style of intentional breathwork that can calm your...

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Apr 291 min read


Eight Brocades Qigong - 6 Minutes Daily
Not much to say except watch, follow along, and enjoy the peaceful music. In six minutes you can set the mood for the entire day. Peace

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Apr 281 min read


Protein Sources for Vegans, Vegetarians and the Rest of Us!
Protein requirements for adults vary based on factors like age, sex, activity level, and overall health, but there are general...

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Mar 294 min read


10 Things a Beginner Needs to Know: #7 & #8
Are you following Diane's The 10 things a beginner needs to know when learning tai chi? Prior blog posts cover 1-5, then number six. Here...

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Feb 221 min read


Food Additives and Regulatory Agencies
The vast majority of us know (I hope) that there are additives in our food. Some additive names we can easily say and some are...

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Feb 225 min read


10 Things a Beginner Needs to Know - #6
Did you watch the previous five videos of 10 Things a Beginner needs to Know? If not, scan back through the previous Tai Chi blog posts. ...

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Feb 101 min read


10 Things Beginners Need to Know...Here are 5...
There are things that beginners need to know and those that practice for years need to remember. Confidence Posture Leader Discrimination...

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Jan 291 min read


Tai Chi for Holiday Stress
It's "that time of year." Whatever holiday you celebrate (or don't celebrate), and whatever family, work, or club parties you attend (or...

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Dec 8, 20241 min read


Eat, Drink and Be Merry! A Healthy Menu for All
Creating a healthy and enjoyable Christmas dinner can be both festive and nutritious. If you are the host/hostess for a large group,...

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Dec 8, 20242 min read


How Good is Your Mobility?
There is an article in the New York Times by Jen Murphy that includes short video instructions on how to test your mobility. It's very...

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Nov 22, 20241 min read


Why is tai chi popular? Is it a fad?
USA TODAY published an article about tai chi on 11/4/24 that gives a good overview but also includes a nod to some of the people and...

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Nov 9, 20242 min read
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