On May 24 this year, many Americans will don a red nose for charity. While Red Nose Day is focused on raising “money and awareness for children who most need our help” around the world, the goal is to have fun in the process. Continue Reading
Author Archives: Ellen
Is diabetes reversible?
I speak often of my bout with pre-diabetes. For me it was a warning and what led, in part, to my adoption of a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle. When I think about that time (now more than 5 years in the past) I can’t help feeling a little upset at the messages I heard. Continue Reading
Why WholeBlue?
People often ask why I named my business WholeBlue. Having worked in marketing for many years, I understand their concern. A name should be quick to understand, not odd-seeming. But I stand by it and I’ll tell you why here. Continue Reading
Soul ties
I’m writing this in February, when so many are thinking of love that brings connection, or “ties” people together whether as good friends or lifetime lovers. Many refer to these as soul ties. Continue Reading
Strengthening your core
When we talk about strengthening our cores, we’re generally talking about our physical bodies. But our spiritual cores are perhaps more important. Continue Reading
Higher quality of life requires change
I love moving. I love to thin out my belongings and arrange them in my new space. I love the adventure of discovering new geography, new stores and new people. I love feeling that my life has been renewed. Continue Reading
The man who wouldn’t eat vegetables
I met someone recently who intrigued me. A man who claimed he didn’t like any vegetables. That claim always intrigues me because it’s hard to believe. Continue Reading
Stuck in the harbor
I recently read a story about a man whose lifelong dream was to live on a sailboat and sail if not around the whole world, at least the waters surrounding the boat’s moorings. Continue Reading
Buckwheat
I love the word buckwheat. I love its sound. I love its healthful connotations. So one day I set out to make buckwheat pancakes. I like to make pancakes. I like the word buckwheat. I assumed I would like buckwheat pancakes. Continue Reading
Don’t wait until you’re 80
So many of us accept that we have to live with chronic disease. What if you don’t have to? Continue Reading