This Week's Roundup
Here’s what Mary and I rounded up for you this week. Have a relaxing weekend!
“I try to be myself, which is really the best I can do. If I’m authentic, I can’t be a fraud, because I’m just being who I am.” – Leo Babauta
“Most American are victims of food addictions. Did I say victims? Yes. I used that term deliberately.” – Dr. Aviva Romm, Food Addictions: Why They’re Not Your Fault, Why You’re Not a Bad Girl for Having Them, and Five Ways to Kiss Them Goodbye
“There is no biological requirement for cow’s milk. It is nature’s perfect food, but only if you are a calf.” – Dr. Mark Hyman, Got Proof? Lack of Evidence for Milk’s Benefits
“Microbial cells have been found to make up 90% of our bodies – leaving only 10% as human cells. These microbes multiply at an alarming rate and change based on what we eat, where we live, who we interact with, and what we think and believe. Indeed, they have a powerful influence on who we are. When the microbes in our gut are impacted by stress hormones, this has a significant impact on our health. Ayurveda is an entire system of healthcare dedicated to teaching us how to live a lifestyle with minimal stress and maximal self-awareness.” – Dr. John Douillard
“When you feel the automatic urge to say ‘Yes’ to an invitation, consider saying ‘No’ instead, unless it’s something that will truly enrich your life.” – Leo Babauta
For Parents:
Why Your Baby Should Not Eat Baby Cereal
“Did you know that as a parent, statistically, you are much more likely to detect a serious illness in your child weeks before the pediatrician agrees that anything is wrong? And you are much more likely to know that your child is healthy when the doctor thinks she’s sick? And that pediatricians that trust their guts are much more likely to be good at diagnosing your kids than ones that stick by the books? The message here? Trust your gut and find doctors who do, too!” – Dr. Aviva Romm
“So often when we talk about change within mothering, we speak about the changes our children go through and how we can best meet their needs as they grow. Far more subtle and less discussed are the changes that we as mothers must make – for our sanity and our survival.” – Megan Tietz
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