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11/26/2025

There were many mentions of children hitting in the comments yesterday.

When a child hits, it’s easy to see defiance.

But what if we paused and looked deeper?

This post explores what’s really going on—and how we can respond with calm, not control.

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11/26/2025

On the night of November 27, the Frost Moon rises — the first full moon of the winter season.
It shines with an icy brilliance, casting silver light across frozen forests, quiet lakes, and fields touched by early frost.
The night sky feels colder, clearer, almost sharper… as if winter itself is breathing in for the first time.

For centuries, the Frost Moon marked the arrival of long nights and still landscapes, a reminder that nature is slowing down to rest.
Tonight, its cold glow turns even the simplest scenes into something magical — shadows stretching across snow, pine trees shimmering with frost, distant stars glittering like frozen sparks.

If the sky is clear, step outside and look up.
Let the light of the Frost Moon settle into the silence of the season —
a reminder that even in the coldest nights, beauty finds its way back to the sky. ❄️🌕✨

11/26/2025

Farmland grows our food.
Rooftops grow nothing.

So why cover living soil with solar panels
when thousands of empty rooftops sit in the sun every day?

Protect the land that feeds us.
Put solar where it doesn’t take life away.

11/24/2025

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11/23/2025

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11/23/2025

The root cause of heartburn, GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), and acid reflux is the opposite of what you’ve been told.

You’ve probably been led to believe that the cause of these conditions is too much acid. But these issues are typically caused by an underproduction of acid.

To boost stomach acid, focus on foods that benefit your gut.

Yogurt, kefir, and sauerkraut aren't just tasty—these fermented favorites are loaded with probiotics that help balance stomach acidity and keep things running smoothly.

A splash of apple cider vinegar before meals can also be a game-changer for those looking to naturally boost their stomach acid levels.

11/23/2025

Learn and live healthy and happy

Canola oil is the most prominent seed oil used as engine lubricant, so what is it doing in your food?

Seed oils like canola oil are made with heat and pressure. They have been refined, bleached, deodorized, and lack any nutritional value whatsoever.

Through this manufacturing process, toxins develop, multiply, and change. And cooking and reheating with these toxic oils only creates more toxins.

But the good news about seed oils is that removing them from your diet is one of the most powerful things you can do for your health!

If you’re ready to say “goodbye” to seed oils, I’m here to make it easier. My free mobile app lets you scan the barcodes of packaged food items to uncover hidden ultra-processed ingredients instantly.

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11/23/2025

Giving a child a smartphone before age 13 increases the risk of mental health disorders including anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts, due to disruption in critical developmental tasks, increased exposure to cyberbullying and negative social comparison, sleep deprivation, and impaired emotional regulation.

Early access can lead to social withdrawal, a sedentary lifestyle, and a sense of low self-worth, with girls being particularly vulnerable to lower emotional resilience and boys experiencing feelings of instability and lower empathy.

To elaborate, early smartphone use disrupts critical developmental tasks by impairing social-emotional growth, hindering cognitive development and negatively impacting mental and physical health. Early smartphone use can lead to underdeveloped communication skills, difficulty with emotional regulation and social cues, reduced attention spans, and lower self-worth.

Also, giving a child a smartphone before age 13 can cause sleep deprivation through several mechanisms: the blue light emitted by screens interferes with the body’s natural sleep-inducing hormone, melatonin; the stimulating or distressing content can keep their brains alert and increase heart rates, making it harder to relax; and time displacement occurs as children use screens instead of sleeping, leading to a delayed bedtime.

It is smart to wait until after your child reaches age 13 to gift them a phone and set clear boundaries and expectations with the phone. Also, do not be afraid to talk to them about the real risks involved with internet use. The internet is not a safe space unfortunately and young children are the most vulnerable.

PMID: 35705765

11/23/2025