HEARTh & HOME

  By Betsy Bruns I have a confession to make. I’ve been overdosing on vitamin D all winter. How does one get extreme doses of the sunshine hormone? One way is spending lots of time outside in the light. Five to fifteen minutes of midday sun exposure can be enough …

  By Betsy Bruns Welcome to February, the month where we celebrate the heart—in health and in love—with both Valentine’s Day and National Heart Health Month! In Feb. 2016, I spent the days by my sister’s side as she recovered from open heart bypass surgery. It was her 52nd birthday. In the …

  By Betsy Bruns Beans, beans, they’re good for the heart…the more you eat…the more you lose. Traditionally, this time of year, many people embark on a weight loss plan in an attempt to release excess pounds. You may know where I’m going with this, as I’ve written previously about …

  By Betsy Bruns A holiday tradition in our family has been to create narrative poems that weave in the events of the year. The following poem from me to you is an ode to creating new holiday traditions on the heels of a transformative year. One of the ways …

  By Betsy Bruns In the United States, November 2020 is a dynamic month with much of our attention on health, politics, and of course, Thanksgiving. It’s also World Vegan Month. Each November plant-based eaters from across the globe celebrate a cruelty-free lifestyle. My life transformed when I went vegan. …

  By Betsy Bruns We are now full swing into grill season in the United States. What a long, strange Spring it’s been. Most of us know that meaty, fatty barbeque is not healthy. In recent months, meat has been harder to come by, and with the closures of meat processing …

By Betsy Bruns We all may be experiencing the pandemic in different ways. Some may feel more fear, either of the virus or about their financial future, while others may feel grateful to have better quality time with family and more time at home. There are many aspects of life …

By Betsy Bruns July is National Hot Dog Month. It’s said that because the hot dog is such a vibrant part of Americana, Hot Dog Month is celebrated in the same month that America celebrates her independence. While it’s unclear exactly when the hot dog was invented, they have been …

By Janae Jean When asked what their favorite food is what is the most common response in the United States? It’s pizza. Although pizza may be delectable, it is not the most healthful choice with the most popular variety, pepperoni, being high in saturated fat and sodium. April ushers in …

By Swati Mhaske  Today, many people are seeking out natural methods for their health care needs. With the modern pace of life, where we are constantly forced to make unhealthy diet choices, our bodies and minds need healing. Healing tuned with nature restores both the body and mind. Ayurveda is …