Make your own hand sanitizer

  When it comes to preventing the spread of infectious diseases like colds , flu, and now COVID-19, nothing beats good old-fashioned hand washing.  But if water and soap aren’t available, your next best option, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)Trusted Source, is to use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Unless you have... Continue Reading →

Olive Oil Citrus Cake

Ingredients 1¼ cups plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; plus more for pan 2/3 cup Swerve granular sugar substitute; plus more for sprinkling 2 cups whole-wheat flour â…“ cup almond flour 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon kosher salt 3 tablespoons amaretto see below my recipe 2 tablespoon finely grated lemon... Continue Reading →

Stress Busters 101

Stress can make you sick and fat For most of us, stress is a fact of life. Especially if we live with a chronic condition. Unfortunately, research reveals that it's also a fact of fat. "Even if you usually eat well and exercise, chronic high stress can prevent you from losing weight or even add... Continue Reading →

Women In History- Hessie Benton Fremont

Jessie Benton Fremont (1824-1902). Fremont was a writer and political activist. She was considered the brains behind her husband, John C. Fremont, and his famous exploration westward. She turned his notes into readable books and made connections in Washington, D.C., that eventually made him famous. (Recommended biography here.) She was born near Lexington, Virginia, the second... Continue Reading →

Rare Week In Washington DC

I had an amazing experience participating in Rare Week in Washington DC. I arrived Feb 25 and left Feb 29, 2020. Rare Disease Week on Capitol Hill brings rare disease community members from across the country together to be educated on federal legislative issues, meet other advocates, and share their unique stories with legislators. I... Continue Reading →

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