On Beginnings: Why I am Starting This Blog & What It Will Be About

2011-05-18T06:14:00.000-07:00

I'm beginning this blog as I've recently become interested in health and wellness from a consumer's perspective with a marketer's eye. I am going to take you, yes, on my journey as I discover, research, evaluate, and reveal what it really looks like out there, and how we can all make the best decisions when it comes to our well-being.

A little bit about my background: I work for a digital health and wellness company, Saagara. I do marketing research, implement branding strategies, and surprise - I write all kinds of things! In addition, I teach writing (and thinking) at a local community college, and I hold a non-paid position as a writer of my own memoir.

I've always been interested in health and wellness from a fair lady's perspective. I exercised 3-5 times per week; I stayed away from sweets as best as I could; I ate fruits and vegetables as they appealed to me; I took a multivitamin on a good day; I drank as much water as I could tolerate. By many people's standards, this looks good. And as they looked, I appeared healthy.

However, as I've worked for Saagara, I have taken note of the other components that make a person healthy. I've learned how deep breathing works-- how it helps reduce stress, reduce weight, and become focused and energized. I've learned that there really is a large difference between organic and conventional produce-- not just the price tag! The list goes on.

In addition, I have done a fair amount of my own personal research on health and wellness. I'd like this blog to be a place where I can build a community of health and wellness awareness where we can all gain a developed understanding of our bodies and environment. Of course, with that knowledge, we will focus on how to be a smart consumer for our bodies/minds and environment.

I hope you enjoy reading! Please participate in the postings/discussions!

About Nodding Thistle

2011-04-28T14:06:00.000-07:00

Photograph of Nodding Thistle by Gerald Earl

Nodding Thistle is often referred to as an "alien weed."

We yank these from the ground before they are fully bloomed.

If given time to develop naturally, they grow into beautiful red-purple flowers.

Most see them from the highway.

Look closer. . .