I’ve been dragging my feet on this. Here it is, nearly 9 p.m. on a Sunday night. But all shenanigans must come to an end, if only to pave the way for actual trouble. I have loved – loved – my time at Healthbolt. We had broken hearts together, we decided buffalo wings were healthy together, we decided the health experts are annoying together. We learned about blue people and tree people and eyeball tattoos and Frankensperm. We found out that snake oil is the only snake oil that works, Red Bull can kill you if you drink enough of it, and cocaine comes in flavors (whew). But since I’m not technically a health nut and I really love talking with you guys most about philosophy, oddities, relationships, humor and life, that’s... [Read more]

Have you heard the latest *shhhh* conspiracy theory? Our Governments can do anything. They have all sorts of strange technologies they’re not sharing with us. All sorts of fantastic proofs for the unexplained mysteries of the universe, and national cover-ups so fabulous you’d never credit it (Here’s one for free – yes, we landed on the Moon – but we built it first. It’s made of plywood, which took decades to ship up there. See? You don’t believe me). And it’s common knowledge that all the government agencies can spy on us from above, using all those secret satellites up there. They can do anything with those satellites – maybe even look into our bodies and diagnose illnesses. The Washington Post reports that a man in Rayville... [Read more]

When we think about our health, we usually focus on things like wrinkles, Omega-3’s and beer bellies. Fiber may be bulky and greens may be grand, but in the scheme of things, I think the kind of life you lead may be much more important. I’m not saying a chipper outlook will squelch diabetes or that a thoughtful life will eliminate the need to hit the gym on a regular basis. But I do think that internal satisfaction cannot help but to create a right relationship with yourself, your body, and your life. (I know, I know…what is this impenetrable silver lining and what have you done with Sara?) Here are 28 things health experts don’t talk about that really matter for your health. 1. Overlook small inconveniences rather than... [Read more]

So this whole “7 things about me” meme has been going on for quite some time in the health sector of the blogosphere (and elsewhere). I don’t generally like to get very personal, but Amy T tagged me, and I’m only participating because she’s such a sassy little frassy. So here goes. 7 things about your ‘bolt blogger. If the personal side of things makes you puke, skip this post. 1. I believe time is our most precious commodity. I am consequently very selfish about how I spend my time. In fact, on my 27th birthday (September 7th of this year), I made the decision never again to give my time to anything or anyone I couldn’t believe in. It’s interesting. 2. I think that religion is hilarious, that... [Read more]

Do you own yourself? The pursuit of happiness is a national obsession. Everybody wants to be happy. We place tremendous value on the idea of and the quest for happiness. It’s even written into our earliest of historical documents, the Declaration of Independence. Thomas Jefferson certainly knew of what he wrote. The money he spent on wine alone in his first term as president was legendary. (The equivalent of our current president dropping 50 G’s a year on alcohol.) Happiness: that elusive elixir. What is happiness? Think about the enormous energy we exert in this effort to feel happy. When we care about someone, we say, “I just want you to be happy.” When things seem uncertain, we tell each other, “As long as... [Read more]