1. You can share your calender. This will make it easier to coordinate appointments and healthy outings with your family and friends.
2. It has a mobile app that stays updated. Not only can you get your calender on your computer and phone, but you can also log in to your google account anywhere to see your calender.
3. You can set reminders. This seems obvious for appointments, but you can also set reminders to defrost leftovers or frozen grass-fed meat if you are an omnivore or follow a paleo diet. Personally, I like to set a reminder to defrost a small amount of grass-fed organ meat once a week.
4. Coordinate multiple calenders. Some ideas for helpful and healthy calenders are…
Doctors Appointments
Beauty Appointments
Exercise
Vacation
Meal Planning
5. You can print your calender directly from Google Calender. If you prefer a hard copy for your fridge this will give you options for day, week, and month views. You can also choose which calenders are visible, so if you want to only print the meal planning calender for your fridge, you can leave out your other calenders.
I’ve been listening to audiobooks more, at the recommendation of my physical therapist. So far, this has helped me use my arms and neck less, and motivate myself to exercise more . I’ve been downloading books from Audible and using Simply Audiobooks, which is like Netflix for Audiobooks. They ship them to me at a monthly rate, I upload them and format them for iTunes and then I send them back. I like the instant gratification from Audible, but downloading books from that site can get expensive. Simply Audiobooks is a good price in comparison, but their selection and availability isn’t that great. For example, I keep getting sent books that are halfway down my wishlist, when I really want to listen to the ones at the top. Another resource for audiobooks is at the public library, although I haven’t pursued this option yet.
Since I’ve started listening more, I’ve noticed that I don’t mind going for a walk or to the gym as much so my physical therapy has been more consistent. My pain is also reduced from reduced time spent in front of a iPad, phone, and computer and from being more active. Overall, I will keep trying to get more audiobooks into my routine in as many ways as I can.
I purchased this mattress pad discounted from Groupon and I wanted to give it a review. The online reviews of it said it helped people reduce their pain. My pain in pretty persistent so I wasn’t expecting anything, and I didn’t notice a difference in my pain level. However, it was very comfortable and since my mattress is really old and my old mattress pad needed a replacement, I’m happy with my purchase. Every little change that makes you healthier is important, and I feel better about my sleeping arrangements, at least until I can afford an expensive Tempur-Pedic Mattress.
So by now, you all know I am obsessed with blended vegetable soups. They are perhaps my favorite way to eat vegetables, get comfort food, and eat something delicious and filling. It’s summer in LA and I still love my soup. Plus, it’s easy to mix up the flavors by blending in different spices. I made this recipe with water instead of bone broth, so it is vegan. I didn’t trust my leftover broth in my fridge after vacation for a week. I personally like the added health benefits of using bone broth so this recipe can also be made paleo.
Bring ingredients to boil/steam in a large covered pot for 20 minutes or until carrots are soft. My ginger was fresh from the farmers market with the stalk attached so it was extremely potent and fresh. You may be need more ginger depending on the quality of your ginger.
This is a great lecture about the importance of food synergy and the cumulative effect of healthy ingredients. I hope you enjoy this TED Talk as much I did.
