Chewin’ the Fat
To discuss, chat, converse, etc., especially at length and
in a leisurely, friendly manner.
This is where I present "food for thought" and provide an opportunity to “chew the fat” through information, ideas, concepts, happenings. Perhaps the content will inspire conversations of your own, motivate you to try something new, entertain your intellect, or simply tickle your funny bone for a bit?
Happy Reading!
Marie Stumphauzer, FNTP
THINK FOR YOURSELF
“Too often…we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought.” John F. Kennedy
59 WAYS TO GET A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP...
Wouldn’t you love to go to bed at night with the assurance that you will have a restful night’s sleep? Here is a comprehensive (crazy long!!!) list to send you on your way!
TWELVE PILLARS OF OPTIMAL HEALTH
Our bodies are an intricate and magnificent miracle, performing functions throughout the day that are paramount to our wellbeing. Ultimately, reflecting on the pillars outlined in this article, along with exploring your own, will allow you to create and embrace opportunities that will provide conditions conducive to actualizing the highest quality of life.
HEALTHY HYDRATION
What is the role of water as it relates to our body and how do we know just how much to drink? This article shares some important insights and provides guidelines to help keep your cells perfectly plumped!
MY SUPPLEMENT PHILOSOPHY
It’s easy to assume, since I work in the holistic arena in Functional Nutrition, that I will be a supplement pusher or a health junkie’s dealer. Neither could be farther from the truth.
MINDFUL EATING
You might be surprised to learn that one of the best ways to support good health is to practice Mindful Eating. Read on for practical ways to help you get started.
WECIPES TO WET YOUR WHISTLE
If you're looking for creative ways to stay hydrated, check out the suggestions offered in this helpful article.
HYDRATION TIPS & TRICKS
For those who struggle with dehydration, read on for creative and delicious ways to maintain a healthy hydration status. Be sure to check out other articles tagged with "water" and "hydration" for more insight!
SO, YOU’RE SICK…NOW WHAT?
It happens! No matter how well we take care of ourselves, no matter what efforts we make, sometimes we just.get.sick. Learn how to help yourself recover quickly and completely.
BASIC TIPS TO SUPPORT WELLNESS AND REDUCE VULNERABILITY
No matter what the seasonal illness, the chances of successfully fighting off or recovering from an attack on the immune system starts with striving to be as healthy as possible. Here are basic tips to support wellness and reduce vulnerability.
WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE...IS THERE A SAFE DROP TO DRINK?
What is the best water filter for your home/office? Since every person's goals and pocket book varies, this article outlines a few resources to aid in making a decision that is best for you.
I PRAY FOR YOU
You’re coming to me for a reason. I’m here to help you as best as I can with the tools that I have. One of the biggest and most powerful in my arsenal is prayer.
A note about “Chewin’ the Fat” Articles…
As you come to know my writing style for “Chewin’ the Fat”, you will probably notice that I don’t spend a lot of time going into detail ad nauseam or giving extensive, verbose background regarding a particular subject. I also won’t invest much effort into styling food for pictures or finding the perfect illustration. This is because I want to get to the meat of the matter.
For most, the framework alone is enough to satisfy the appetite; knowing all the ins and outs is icing on the cake – a dessert most people don’t have time for. The assumption is that the content is based off of education, experience, science, data, research and/or a well-formed opinion. All of the other stuff, while it often times provides helpful context, is extra material most of my clients don’t have the time to read. They don’t care so much about the backstory, they just want the bottom line. You know how the old saying goes, “just cut to the chase”?
For those who want to dig a little deeper or run down that intriguing rabbit hole, I often use hyper-links to get you started so you can explore on your own the “why?”, “how?” and, in some cases, recommendations. Since the interwebs is full of all kinds of resources that are simply a click away, it makes no sense for me to reinvent the wheel.
Ultimately, my goal is to distill a subject down (make it more “digestible”, one might even say) to takeaways, talking points, or action steps, all of which would subsequently encourage dialogue, challenge conventional thinking, motivate you to do your own digging, empower and inspire you – not produce lengthy articles that argue about science, pontificate and philosophize, give you a history lesson (boring!) or impress you with the exuberance of my verbosity. I’ll be happy to talk your ear off at another time.
And, yes, you are correct, I do in fact like puns!
“I have this brand new idea…”
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