“There are things you can do that other people can’t, like name notes on the piano just by hearing them. And you are really good at math. Sometimes there are things we are good at and sometimes we have things with which we need a bit of help. So you really aren’t much different than anybody else.” […]
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Healthcontiuum.org not only helps people in the kitchen but also people who don’t have a kitchen. I am proud to support foodKIND, an organisation that is helping to feed thousands of refugees who have been forced to flee their homes. foodKIND is a charity based in Switzerland that provides nutritional meals to refugees in Greece, many of whom are […]
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Last weekend, I made a conscious effort to separate my work from my leisure time. I skied the French Alps the old fashion way – without a phone. I know that skiing with a phone can be a lifesaver, but that weekend, I skied with my husband John and a group of friends and all […]
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When life brings you down and you’re struggling to stay motivated, it can be comforting to let it all out and talk to someone that you trust. Communicating your emotions and negative thoughts to another person or “venting” can make you feel better. In nursing school, I was taught to communicate therapeutically with my patients […]
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Last night, my daughter Kristen and I walked the streets of Geneva, Switzerland and soaked up the festive spirit. At this time of the year, the city is lit up and decorated to perfection. The sights, the music, the roasting chestnuts. It felt magical. As we walked near the lake and in the old town, Kristen, who is visiting from […]
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This video below by Ryoya Takashima is calming and that is how cooking should be. The simple and repetitive tasks of slicing, heating up a frying pan, grilling and turning foods, can bring peace of mind when carried out in a relaxed and meditative way. Cooking is a creative and rewarding task that stimulates the senses, but too often, […]
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