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With decades spent in Seattle, where coffee is the Holy Grail, I confess to being a daily coffee drinker, albeit, shade grown, organic, mold tested, and fair trade, if any of those claims are for real. Coffee can be healthy in small doses since it contains polyphenols which have an anti-inflammatory effect. It also can aid breathing by dilating the bronchioles, a trick I have often used since I am chemically sensitive. It is also hugely comforting as a daily eye opener. But t

Busy schedules make it hard to prioritize nutrition, but small changes can make a big difference. I am maniacal about saving recipes....

Healthy lifestyle is the best defense against the plagues of modern life, its chronic degenerative diseases, inflammatory conditions, and emotional stresses. We all know the basic tenets of healthy lifestyle, but do we partake? And if not, are there simple changes that can add benefit? To address healthy lifestyle, I have been and remain a promoter of addressing five areas daily: exercise including flexibility, diet including hydration, mental attitude including reflection, r