We’ve all heard of the three ‘Big Rs’—reduce, reuse, and recycle—established as easy-to-follow guidelines for practical sustainable living. These are so simple, but their value remains relevant. There are so many items that discretely litter our daily lives that do not live up to their potential for creative use, so I’ve added resourcefulness into the…
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Lion’s Mane Mushroom Recipe, Part 2: Egg Drop Soup (Ovo-Vegetarian)
Since I wrote my last article on the health benefits of lion’s mane mushrooms, the grow-your-own kit from Midwest Grow Kits has already produced another bountiful harvest! All the engagement with the last post was wonderful, and I didn’t realize that so many friends, family members, and followers were such superfans of ‘shrooms. Since I…
Growing Your Own Lion’s Mane Mushrooms (& Lion’s Mane Taco Recipe)
Recently, I have been obsessed with growing and learning about a variety of useful plants and fungi, as well as essential oils, herbs, and other functional natural products that can really bolster human health! My dad has always been passionate about expanding his horizons in terms of gardening, plants, herbs, and exotic foods, and I…
Including Transgender Athletes in Sport: Reconceiving Fairness, Gender, & the Role of Sports In Society
Humanistic and empathetic trans perspectives in sports have been notoriously underemphasized in recent policies enforcing gender-based restrictions, which are often based on scientific misconceptions and cold oversimplifications. While concerns over this aspect of fairness in sport are sometimes coming from a well-intentioned place, this is a discussion that can have very real and very negative…
Realizing a Healthy Lifestyle by Discovering Our Unique ‘Middle Way’
Health is one of the few things that comes close to a universal value; most people want to be healthy! Sometimes we make choices that are more pleasing in the short-term but aren’t super healthy in the long-term, but the balance is something that we all strive for to not only stay alive, but to…
Reviving Our Social Lives After the Challenges of COVID-19
Now that COVID and the Midwestern winter both seem to finally be at a breaking point, with vaccines being distributed and the summer sun on the horizon, it’s about time for us to get excited about being able to rejoin our friends for beach days, quality time with family, and a much-needed sense of social…
The Lifeline of a Personalized Shoe Fitting: The Value of Choosing a Shoe for its Function
Each of us has only one body. These bodies are capable of insane feats. There is no lack of extreme survival stories where people triumph despite severe cold, long periods of starvation, or illnesses or injuries that easily could’ve resulted in death. Aron Ralston, a climber from Colorado, amputated his own arm with a cheap…
A ‘Shoe Guru’ Perspective on Zero-Drop Running
In a sport like running, there is one tool that is by far the most important – a good pair of running shoes. Or a lack thereof, depending on who you are. While most people utilize the protective benefit of a good pair of running shoes, there are many factors to consider when thinking about…
Getting Out of Your Own Way: Racing Towards Actualization
Running can be a battle, and racing is even more of a battle. While immediate goals sometimes overshadow the purpose and utility of running as a sport in your life, it is important to take a step back from your day-to-day training plan and your immediate feelings in order to reassess what running is doing…
Trail Running > Video Games
When I was running on the dirt trails lining the cliffsides of Lake Michigan a few days ago, I realized that running could be fulfilling for another demographic – gamers! As I detoured from the concrete bike path to the winding, root-covered footpaths, I immediately felt a change in my mind and my body. My…