Rhythms Of Life Wellness Studio

01/22/2026

01/21/2026

🔷The Determinants of Happiness: Health, Hope, and Harmony🔷

QUOTE BOARD
“Happiness is conceptualized as an appraisal of life, a state of mind, a psychological state, and a positive health indicator, and is synonymous with subjective well-being.”

“Happiness is overall satisfaction with life: Happiness has been conceptualized as an evaluation of life, as overall satisfaction with everyday life, and as the overall quality of one’s life.”

“The predominant happiness determinants were mental, emotional, and physical well-being, a purposeful holistic work–life balance, nurturing social relationships, caring for self and others, and being in harmony with one’s culture, traditions, community, religion, and environment.”

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Think of happiness as a general overall feeling of life satisfaction and well-being based on a self-evaluation of your level of satisfaction with your physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and financial health.

Because whether you CHOOSE to feel satisfied is highly subjective, happiness and life satisfaction depend almost entirely on your CHOSEN attitude, your CHOSEN sense of gratitude and optimism, and your CHOSEN level of expectation.

The fact is that, when it comes to happiness and life satisfaction, it is our CHOSEN or DEVELOPED attitudes and disposition that are the greatest determinants. Health, hope, and harmony are products of our choices, and our choices are products of our knowledge, beliefs, attitudes, and self-control.

You can want to achieve more as you feel grateful for what you have and for the ability and opportunity to achieve more and contribute more to others. This is a foundation of life satisfaction.

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO

Clearly, if you want to have a highly satisfying life, you need to consistently choose physically healthy activities that develop physical fitness, you need to choose to eat healthy foods, you need to choose psychologically healthy activities that develop psychological fitness, and you need to contribute to and benefit from being part of a community that is “in harmony with your culture and traditions.” You need to choose to live a healthy life of purpose and contribution.

All humans need and deserve the right to live in harmony with their culture and traditions - as long as they do not infringe on the equality and human rights of others.

Everyone deserves the right to pursue happiness and life satisfaction but we all must realize that health, happiness, and life satisfaction are based on a meritocracy; they are earned with good life and lifestyle habits.

Reference:
Singh et al. (2023) Health, Hope, and Harmony: A Systematic Review of the Determinants of Happiness across Cultures and Countries. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, 20, 3306. https://doi.org/10.3390/ ijerph20043306

Dr. Kim Haustedt, DC, QNCP, PSYCH-K® Facilitator
Health is a Matter of Choice, Not Chance!

Rhythms of Life Wellness Studio
1404 N Garden Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
Phone/Text 360-714-0550

01/20/2026

Happy National Cheese Lover's Day! 🧀💗

Make warm, creamy broccoli cheddar soup at home with a healthy serving of vegetables and real food ingredients.

01/15/2026

This delicious Carrot Ginger Soup is made with carrots, sweet potatoes, leeks, ginger and spices for a sweet and savory soup.

01/14/2026

🔷Educational Snippet: These Veggies Protect Your Liver🔷

Story at-a-glance-
Fatty liver disease now affects nearly four in 10 adults, but research shows that eating inulin-rich vegetables like onions, garlic, and leeks helps your gut bacteria “consume” harmful sugars before they can damage your liver

Scientists at UC Irvine discovered that inulin “trains” your gut microbes to block sugar overload, lower liver fat, improve insulin sensitivity, and boost antioxidant defenses that protect your cells from inflammation

Inulin’s benefits begin in the small intestine, where microbes ferment fiber into compounds that intercept fructose early, reducing sugar spillover into the bloodstream and preventing new fat formation in the liver

A small daily intake of cooked onions or garlic strengthens your gut-liver connection naturally, helping stabilize energy, reduce bloating, and improve digestion without relying on supplements

Consistency matters more than quantity — Feeding your gut steady amounts of this natural fiber trains it to defend your liver, balance blood sugar, and support long-term metabolic health

Don't Forget to eat your vegetables!!

Dr. Kim Haustedt, DC, QNCP, PSYCH-K® Facilitator
Health is a Matter of Choice, Not Chance!

Rhythms of Life Wellness Studio
1404 N Garden Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
Phone/Text 360-714-0550

01/09/2026

In the 1990s, I worked in cancer and AIDS drug development, and I was struck by how easily unfavorable study results could be sidelined if they didn’t suit a sponsor’s goals. In some cases, even the statistical analysis was adjusted or framed in ways that made the outcomes appear more favorable than they truly were. With An Inconvenient Study raising similar questions today, it’s hard not to feel a sense of déjà vu.

An Inconvenient Study is the latest documentary from Del Bigtree, the Emmy-winning journalist and producer known for his work on medical transparency and public-health accountability. The film has already earned recognition, including an award from the 2025 Malibu Film Festival, and is generating widespread discussion about the politics surrounding scientific research.
The documentary centers on a controversial vaccinated-versus-unvaccinated study overseen by Dr. Marcus J. Zervos, Division Head of Infectious Diseases at Henry Ford Health System. According to the film, the study’s findings were never published—a decision Bigtree investigates through interviews, documents, and commentary on how institutional pressures can shape what ultimately reaches the public record.

I invite you to watch An Inconvenient Study and decide for yourself. Whether you agree with its conclusions or not, the film offers a rare opportunity to consider questions that aren’t often explored in mainstream discussions.

view it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u06YE5TIoWk

Dr. Kim Haustedt, DC, QNCP, PSYCH-K® Facilitator
Health is a Matter of Choice, Not Chance!

Rhythms of Life Wellness Studio
1404 N Garden Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
Phone/Text 360-714-0550

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