For a few reasons, Essentia water has been my go-to water for a while. My chiropractor, Ali Austin at Duxbury Wellness, recommended that I drink water with electrolytes. Electrolytes play a crucial role in muscle function, helping relieve tight muscles. They are minerals with an electric charge, like sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium, essential for various bodily functions. Maintaining a proper balance of electrolytes through diet or supplementation can be beneficial in managing muscle tightness. My sister was diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer 12 years ago. I am overjoyed to say she is cancer-free. When she switched to immunotherapy for treatment, she also changed oncologists. Her new oncologist recommended many dietary changes, including only drinking pure water. Since that time, I have been drinking pure water exclusively. When I searched for water with electrolytes, I chose Essentia because it is pure water with electrolytes. 

Preserving my skin as it ages is crucial to me. My skin routine is good, but I find that some products that promise a lot fail to deliver, especially for fine lines and wrinkles. Botox is a subject that gets a lot of attention in the media and among friends. The thought of having Botox, a toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, injected into me is a conversation-ender. A friend of mine suggested microneedling with PRP. It is all-natural and gave my friend remarkable results. I thought, "Why not?"  As in any procedure, you have to feel comfortable with the person giving you the service. I first went to Cathy Orander at Blue Salon in Marion, Massachusetts, for a facial so that I could get to know Cathy and learn more about the microneedling and PRP work. I had one of the best facials I have ever had. She was knowledgeable about skincare and made me feel comfortable moving forward and trying the microneedling with PRP, and I am glad I did! The treatment gave me great results. There is no question it is worth a try. Below is more information on precisely what it is and how it works. Cathy's contact info is below as well. ​

My husband and son have both been adding a pinch of salt to take the bitterness out of coffee. I was curious and researched it a bit. In fact, it is scientifically proven! I have included a link to an article about it. Why not give it a try if you find your coffee a little too bitter?!

​A friend of mine had a brunch to introduce her friends to many foods she committed to while recovering from various health issues. At the brunch, she gave us all the book, The Medical Medium, which recommends multiple cleanses as a journey to health and is a proponent of celery juice. One takeaway from the brunch was how effective a daily celery juice was to cleanse the body. Some of the claims of celery juice are that it is hydrating and has nutrients. Other claims that are not proven are that it helps gut health and prevents illness. I decided to try celery juice; I just had to find a source of celery juice that I liked. Fortunately, Namaste Cafe makes excellent celery juice. I have extra ginger in it because I love the taste, and it has health benefits. 

Cupping is an ancient healing therapy where glass cups are put on the source of a tight muscle or pain to create suction, and once the suction is released, redness or a bruise may appear in the area. The suction creates blood flow that my promote healing and reduce pain. Cupping was documented in one of the oldest medical textbooks in the world, Ebers Papyrus, which was written in 1550 B.C. I have been doing cupping for over twenty years through my acupuncturist and masseuse. For me, it gives my tight muscles relief and mobility. ​Many massage therapists and acupuncturists offer cupping in their services. On the South Shore of Boston, massage therapist Jen Savage offers cupping and does an excellent job. Her contact info is below.