Remember when we were in school, and on Valentine’s Day, each kid would pass out little tiny Valentine cards? You’d swoon if Freddie gave you one because you were secretly in love with him. Flash forward to today. He’s 400 lbs., divorced five times, and cleans bowling balls. Or, the nerd that everyone avoided is now a billionaire Internet giant. Such is life! It’s … [Read more...]
Does Dealing with Overwhelm Make You Crazy as You Get Older?
Are you overwhelmed and feel like you're losing your mind. The way we deal with it may change as we get older. It's possible that dementia is setting in, but it’s more likely that you're being bombarded with stimuli to the point your brain is foggy. Nowadays, everything under the sun is coming at us, online, on TV, at work. and in everyday life, so it's no wonder you're in … [Read more...]
12 Tips to Avoid Fainting in Public
Have you ever passed out in public? It happened to me several years ago and it totally freaked me out. Of course, I was terrified that something was seriously wrong with me and wanted to avoid fainting in the future. My doctors ran tons of tests, including MRI, EEG, Holter Monitor, EKG, etc., but they were all negative. Finally, they came to the conclusion that I was … [Read more...]
Radicchio and Arugula Salad
After my trip to Italy and a visit to the Campo di Fiori open produce market in Rome, I was inspired to create a Radicchio and Arugula Salad. It's simple but contains Italian favorites like Gorgonzola cheese and fennel. Enjoy this recipe! Salad isn’t served before a meal in Italy, but rather after the meal as a digestive. You won't find it soaked in dressing … [Read more...]
Why Lemons Are Good for Your Body As You Get Older
Do you find you get lured to take a detox, especially after the holidays? As we get older, our bodies build up toxins, but there is no reason to do a costly cleanse. The body detoxes naturally, but a simple glass of water with a squirt of lemon can help that process along. Nature's cure for many afflictions When you sip water with lemon, it helps purify the blood in your … [Read more...]