Lydia beside a giant tree at Yosemite, symbolizing adventure and wellness from her life and health blog

Health and Wellness

Through my health blog, I share tips for healthy living and wellness. I focus on healthy eating, staying active, and building simple habits that help you feel better every day.

Your Guide to
Healthy Living

Through my health blog, I share tips for healthy living and wellness. I focus on healthy eating, staying active, and building simple habits that help you feel better every day.

Want to learn more about my journey?

Live Well, Feel Better

Two surgeries, no pain medications

surgery without pain medication

Two surgeries, no pain medications. Three years ago, I had clavicle surgery after a bike accident. Just two weeks ago, I went back in for
Top benefits of lemons

Top Benefits of Lemons

Lemons are more than just a bright, tangy fruit I use in cooking—they’ve become one of my favorite everyday essentials. Over the years, I’ve discovered
Why I use natural cleaners

Why I Use Natural Cleaners

Have you ever read the label on your household cleaner and wondered what all those chemicals really do? I used to think strong smells meant
How I lowered my cholesterol

How I Lowered My Cholesterol

Do you have high cholesterol—or think your numbers are “normal enough”? Back in 2016, I lowered my cholesterol for the first time by changing my
What is Veganism?

What Is Veganism?

Veganism is more than just cutting out meat and dairy. It’s a lifestyle focused on avoiding harm to animals in all areas of life. But
What is SAD diet

What Is the SAD Diet?

You’ve likely heard of the SAD diet—short for Standard American Diet—but what does it actually mean? It’s more than just fast food and soda. This