From the beginning of the spoken word we have shared our truths. Stories that showed our children and their children how to live; what foods to eat that will nourish our bodies, where to find fresh water that will quench the thirst and how to care for those we love. Our ancestors kept the ‘story of us’ alive through memory and practice. From these truths our societies and cultures were created. These stories were words we lived by. Words that ensured our survival. Yet today,

You’re probably curious and wondering what “Tilt” is, right? I was too. I ran across the word “Tilted” while reading one of my favorite cookbooks that I recommend often, “Whole Life Nutrition.” I instantly realized I had been tilted. It was a “tilting” of such magnitude, that it almost killed me. According to Claudia S. Miller, M.D., immunologist/allergist, some people develop persistent, disabling symptoms resulting from exposure to a sick building, mold exposure, school, p

Imagine women sitting around a fire, speaking a language that is so new it has barely begun to evolve. What are those women doing? Telling stories. And do we ever love to tell stories. We love to talk! I believe it’s in our DNA; every single atom that remembers sitting around that fire. I admit there’s a few guys that can spin a pretty good yarn too. I’m married to one. It’s only been the last decade or so that we’ve begun to use the male-oriented, “just the bottom-line,” met

We've used them for years. Even believed they were good for us. Now we know, cooking oils are dangerous to our health! Here's some reasons why: 1. Virtually every vegetable oil is processed with Hexane, a chemical solvent, that is on the EPA list of toxic chemicals. And according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), it is a neurotoxin. In addition to cooking oils, hexane is found in almost all non-organic soy containing food products. 2. Inflammation (felt as pain and sor

Have you had those days, or weeks, where you thought, “I don’t have enough time or energy to do it all?” I’ve had those moments. And I usually say, “Something’s gotta give.” After taking a breath and realizing there are no bombs going off around me and I have much to grateful for, I sit down. With pen and paper in hand, I make a list of priorities. The mind and body can only take so much. And if you’ve got little ones nipping at your heels, you’ve really got it bad… So what o

What is it about nature that compels us to paint, write poetry, to capture its essence in memory? Is it perhaps a knowing; an intuitive connection that we sense driving us to seek its beauty? I have the same emotion when I see a newborn baby animal or child. Its spirit is bright, sparkling, unjaded by the world. Nature gives without taking. Fulfilling a void; a need the spirit inside each of us is yearning to fill. I have walked and tended many gardens. Each moment experience

Everyone has a hero. Or heroine as the case may be. Who’s your hero? Mother Teresa, Jesus, your mother? A hero can be your neighbor, a friend, even your mate. I want you to meet someone that has inspired my life and the lives of many others. Her name is Megan. She is a kind, gentle and humble soul with a heart as big as Texas. We had a chance to talk one day about her challenges, struggles and eventual triumph and success. Reni: “Thank you for taking the time to share your in