ABC News reports that Oscar winning actress, Natalie Portman, has started eating eggs and dairy, now that she is pregnant.  Portman, once known for selling “vegan shoes” now claims that she was “listening to my body,” and giving into cravings. Portman adopted the vegan diet and lifestyle a few years back, avoiding all animal consumption…

“Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken winged bird that cannot fly.” – Langston Hughes. Without hope, we would get nothing accomplished. It is the fuel that burns our engines into action. That feeling of need, or desire, whether it be from pain, suffering, ambition or love of pleasure —…

Here’s a unique, green, “springy” slaw that’s really great for us, and tasty, too. Dr. Norris Chumley’s Spring Slaw 1 head of cabbage, red or green 2 spring onions 3 small or medium apples (green, red, your favorite – tart is good, I think) 1.5 tablespoons maple syrup ¼ cup apple cider vinegar sprinkles of…

OK, it’s the start of a new week. It’s another day, yes, but today’s a special day. It’s the start of a new you. Here’s what to do if you’ve stepped on the scale today, and it’s “not what you expected.” 1 – Don’t panic. Put your trust in God, and ask Him for help.…

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