My Whole Health Journey
The Mighty Chia Seed
Neely investigates the superfood called Chia. The tiny chia seed contains omega-3 fatty acids, carbohydrates, protein, fiber, antioxidants, and calcium.
Neely Returns to The Wild Basin Nature Preserve
I spent my Memorial Day weekend trying new things, or rather old things that I can do again. Which meant a trip to my favorite nature hike outside town: the Wild Basin Nature Preserve!
Remembering My Father on Memorial Day
I wanted to write about my dad today because he was a vet – served 30 years in the Air Force – and today is Memorial Day. I have been privileged to be surrounded by amazing, supportive men. But the jewel in that crown will always be my dad.
How To Herbal Cleanse Without Wrecking Your Body
One of the best gifts we can give ourselves and our bodies, is a cleanse. But how much, how often, and just plain how? And what exactly are toxins? That word certainly gets bandied about a lot but what does that mean for you and your body?
Saying Goodbye to Fast Food
One of the many surprises I’ve had on my journey to being my ideal me has been how my body reacts to junk food. Ever since I started cleansing my body, balancing with my super fruits and building it with a high quality liquid vitamin my taste buds have changed.
RANT: “You’re Fat Because You’re Old and Female”
Incompetent? Misogynist? Both? How one doctor’s sloppiness effected my life for the worse for years. Is there such a thing as a medially abusive doctor-patient relationship?
Oh no I’m covered in bees!
Okay, I don’t get covered in bees, but I have had one of my girls chase me around the yard (she had one job to do, dammit, she was going to do it!). And yes if you have taken a guess and thought, “beekeeper”, you’d be on the nose.