As an emergency room nurse, I was pretty sure that I understood the concept of disease. I had definitely seen my share of illness, had an advanced degree and specialized certifications. What I knew was that patients had disease because of family history, lack of attention to their bodies, or sometimes just random luck it […]
October 13, 2014
by Peggi Ingram, RN BSN
For three plus years I resisted meditation. I thought it was crazy that someone could sit and breathe and it would have any effect. I tried a few times, started a few 21 or 40 day sessions but quit after a few days because this “zen” feeling I waited for never happened. I was right, […]
October 13, 2014
by Peggi Ingram, RN BSN
Let me share my “clean eating kid” story with you. When my, now 5 year old, son Tosh turned 7 months old, he began a series of chronic illnesses, in which time I missed more work because I was taking care of him, than I did during my 5 months of maternity leave. Throughout that […]
October 13, 2014
by Peggi Ingram, RN BSN
Clean Halloween Fun Halloween is just around the corner. If your kids are at all like mine, they are beginning to ponder what costumes they will wear, and what parties they will attend. I, however, am working on pulling some tricks out of my sleeve to have a fun and festive, CLEAN Halloween. In honor […]
October 13, 2014
by Peggi Ingram, RN BSN
This past month much drama was playing out around me including multiple different family issues as well as my husband’s stepfather in critical condition (and later died). When all of the separate issues were presented to me, I will admit that I engaged in it. I got tearful, angry as well as judgmental. I had […]
September 3, 2014
by Peggi Ingram, RN BSN
Dear Dave, There is a lot of hype right now about ‘pink salt’ and how it is so good for you. We have always used sea salt and are wondering if they are the same or similar. Ann, CA Dear Ann, This a a food fad that I hope takes hold and doesn’t let go. […]
September 3, 2014
by Peggi Ingram, RN BSN
Summer is always a time for LOTS of zucchini from the garden. What in the world do you do with all this goodness? Zucchini Pasta Salad Here is a yummy quick salad that the whole family will love: Spiral Zucchini noodles – as much as you want. Roma tomatoes- seeded and diced small or grape […]
September 3, 2014
by Peggi Ingram, RN BSN
I have coached hundreds of women over the years to become better movers in healthier bodies and based on my experience, there are some very common mindsets that PREVENT women from leading happier, healthier and more fit lives. Below I have outlined 5 questions to ask yourself in regards to how you are approaching […]
September 3, 2014
by Katie Surjan
After last month’s newsletter came out titled Hot Mess, I was inspired by Sheri’s rather direct message. I decided to take a look at my life and see what messes I could clean. Where was it that my life could use a little housekeeping? This past year I put a few pounds on, how do […]
October 13, 2014
by Peggi Ingram, RN BSN
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