My Temple

11/16/2025

After NOT going to the gym for 15 months!
😫🤕 I wasn’t sure what I was able to do with two COMPLETE tears in my rotator cuff & a tear in my bicep long tendon; so I just biked & ran….a lot!

No weights, no yoga, though I was very diligent with the home PT exercises, my physical therapist taught me & the pain went away! 🙏🏼 I’m sure not ready for a REVERSE SHOULDER REPLACEMENT or any cortisone shots, so I decided to see what I COULD DO with a personal TRAINER ~ it’s even better when his spouse works for your orthopedic shoulder Doc!

So in July, I felt more than ready to start back with some kinda workout! First, starting the sessions two days a week; then late August adding a third day. OUCH to ALL the muscles!! 😵 He challenges me each week & adjusts when needed to strengthen around the deficits & all the little pains, I’ve collected over the years.

So very,very GRATEFUL I’m able & capable to get stronger as I’m aging. It’s TOUGH & rewarding me with stronger bones, energy & focus! Hello? Who doesn’t need that??

Consistency & routines look different for everyone. GOALS & regular movement are mine.

Don’t put off what you can start NOW…time is a-tick in’! ⏳

❤️

11/15/2025

BEWARE; the not so wonderful…

“The Wonderful Company, California-based maker of the popular pomegranate juice POM, is the state’s second-largest user of paraquat – a toxic herbicide banned in over 60 countries – a new Environmental Working Group investigation finds. “

The Wonderful Company, California-based maker of the popular pomegranate juice POM, is the state’s second-largest user of paraquat – a toxic herbicide banned in over 60 countries – a new Environmental Working Group investigation finds.

11/14/2025

Promising “Cell Therapy” treatments in treating autoimmune diseases like Lupus & Rheumatoid Arthritis



https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/scientists-explore-new-frontier-in-autoimmune-disease-treatment-by-resetting-rogue-cells?fbclid=IwZnRzaAOEA7pleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeaJirwyanmnHYMVc5V5XVol8R0xWKatj6eiNK9pDef_VHd07RABWMllcTrik_aem_JKwF9up9UVPjAObDf4ZJrg

When your body’s immune cells attack you instead of protecting you, today’s treatments tamp down the friendly fire but they don’t fix what’s causing it. Now in dozens of studies, scientists are testing ways to reprogram patients' out-of-whack immune systems.

11/04/2025

You got to move it-move it!

Nothing good comes from being sedentary.
Aim for 5,000-7,000 steps a day🎯

Mass General Brigham researchers found that older adults walking less than 3,000 steps per day who have elevated levels of brain amyloid beta showed faster cognitive decline and the buildup of tau proteins in the brain compared to more active individuals.

10/27/2025

SLEEP: one of the Pillars of Health 👇🏼

“The body cycles through two types of sleep several times each night: NREM and rapid eye movement (REM). NREM is the deep, restorative stage of sleep that plays a key role in physical health, brain function and disease prevention. Yet, many of its underlying processes and impacts on long-term health remain poorly understood. Previous studies have suggested that NREM helps clear waste from the brain.”

A new study by Mass General Brigham investigators used next-generation imaging technology to discover that when the brain is falling asleep, it shows a coordinated shift in activity.

10/23/2025

POST VACA RESET:

when traveling, I prioritize PROTEIN, HYDRATION, SLEEP & MOVEMENT over everything else, so it makes getting back in my routine much easier.

((I did enjoy amazing cornbread in Wyoming (with bison chili) & a piece of carrot cake (after a delicious steak dinner with ONE glass of red wine in Arizona))

I enjoy BOTH dining out & cooking; but if I had to pick one, it would be COOKING. I know what’s in it~ keep it simple, few ingredients & fresh!

Prepping for the long road trip, I premade two different kinds of stews & baked protein-brownie cookies, and dark chocolate protein bark. Yes frozen vegetables & I froze variety of grass fed, and finished meats.

After the initial exhaustion of getting back & the unpacking & piles of laundry & getting back to work~ 🙏🏼
this morning, back with my trainer at the gym & he DIDN’T kill me; instead it gave me energy to finish the cleaning, laundry & make soup!

P. S. I just DON’T follow recipes.

This one happened because I had boneless chicken breasts that needed cooking, PLUS
the neighbor brought over a butternut squash from their property. So I ran with that; putting my ginger/turmeric root magic & voilà.
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coconut oil in pot, onion, mushrooms, celery, peppers, always LOTS of garlic, fresh chopped turmeric & ginger root, bone broth, crushed organic tomatoes, canned, organic red lentils.
Baked the chicken & butternut squash separately.

Shredded the chicken breast after cooking the vat of lentils & vegetables, the added the chicken and squash. YUM 😋

10/13/2025

Interesting research in Canada
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Exposure to radon can lead to lung cancer–and it shows in our toenails.

09/26/2025

“Centenarians are the fastest-growing demographic in the world, but only 1 in 10 people who make it to 100 live to see the next decade. What Branyas has provided researchers is a rare opportunity to study the possible pathways that make an extreme human lifespan possible.”

https://www.sciencealert.com/dna-study-of-117-year-old-woman-reveals-clues-to-a-long-life #

There's no escaping the unrelenting passage of time, but supercentenarians who live to see their 110th birthday have a peculiar ability to postpone the inevitable.

07/28/2025

What are your thoughts on this?

The first AI-generated model to appear in the pages of Vogue is seen in an advert for Guess.

07/28/2025

“ The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), in partnership with the Elevance Health Foundation, has released the 2025 American Fitness Index, a comprehensive report ranking the 100 largest U.S. cities using 35 evidence-based health and environmental indicators.”

Is your city on here?
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The latest ACSM American Fitness Index ranks the 100 largest U.S. cities using 35 evidence-based health and environmental indicators.

07/24/2025

NEW study:
It doesn’t mean tattoos “cause cancer” ~ though something to consider. 🧐

Skin is our biggest organ. What we put on it and what we are exposed to seep into our blood and lymph systems.

https://www.facebook.com/share/1AoUeevcyV/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Tattoos may do more than leave a mark on your skin—they could also affect your long-term health.

A new study from the University of Southern Denmark reveals that ink particles from tattoos can migrate to the lymph nodes, where they may disrupt immune function. Using data from over 5,900 Danish twins, researchers found a higher rate of both skin and lymphoma cancers among tattooed individuals—especially those with large tattoos.

Lymph nodes play a vital role in filtering harmful substances. When ink particles accumulate there, the body may treat them as foreign invaders, triggering chronic inflammation that could, over time, increase cancer risk. The risk of lymphoma was nearly three times higher in individuals with tattoos larger than a palm.

This doesn’t mean tattoos directly cause cancer, but it highlights a potential link worth exploring—particularly as tattoo popularity grows. Researchers are now investigating how ink affects immune cells at the molecular level, and whether specific colors or ink types pose greater risks.

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RESEARCH PAPER 📄
Signe Bedsted Clemmensen et al, "Tattoo ink exposure is associated with lymphoma and skin cancers – a Danish study of twins.", BMC Public Health (2025)