I Am. I Decide.

Written By SansSensibility Follow on Twitter @sanssensibility I have a friend who’s an alcoholic. She is one of the most amazing people I know. I say this in part because she has openly, and publicly admitted to being an alcoholic and also because she almost single-handedly has shattered for me what it means to be a … Read moreI Am. I Decide.

Travel Portland, Oregon

Written By SansSensibility Follow on Twitter @sanssensibility Anyone who has traveled to Portland will tell you it is a very eclectic town.  From sporting events to world class symphonies and from festivals to the great outdoors – it’s easy to see why those who live there have little reason to go anywhere else.  Here are the … Read moreTravel Portland, Oregon

Watermelon As Medicine? Absoultely!

Written By Healthy Hot Bod Watermelon is so much more than just a highly refreshing summertime treat. From the perspective of a growing body of clinical research, it is a truly medicinal food. Research published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry found watermelon juice is an effective remedy for reducing the recovery heart rate and … Read moreWatermelon As Medicine? Absoultely!

Sexism in Science

Written By SansSensibility Follow on Twitter @sanssensibility I’m a huge advocate of science and the spread of scientific literacy.  Science is a way for us to better understand the universe and our place within it.  To me, science is a means to enlightenment.  While science might be a great way to explain a myriad of things, … Read moreSexism in Science

The Power of Basil

Written By Healthy Hot Bod Antibiotic, Antioxidant, Cleans the Bloodstream, Destroys Cholesterol Basil, or Ocimum Basilicum, is an aromatic herb with oval, green leaves. There are about 60 different species, and each of them has a slightly different taste and features. It is largely known for its antioxidant power. The various antioxidants have numerous benefits … Read moreThe Power of Basil

7 Reasons to Eat More Blueberries

Written By Healthy Holt Bod Spring and summer are prime seasons for fresh blueberries. But there are good reasons to eat them all year round. Blueberries pack huge health benefits in a tiny package. Research confirms that eating even less than a cup of blueberries a day helps fend off heart disease, cancer, brain aging, … Read more7 Reasons to Eat More Blueberries

Hashtags, Movements, Justice, and Social Commentary

#BlackLivesMatter #AllLivesMatter #BlueLivesMatter Due to recent events in the United States, these three hashtags have been circulating social media. Some longer than others, however all are prevalent in this discussion. Let’s get one thing straight. Everyone who is born unto this earth has the right to live. Life, no matter which body, race, gender, ethnicity, … Read moreHashtags, Movements, Justice, and Social Commentary