I have been reading about foods that contain nitric oxide and the health benefits. In the body, it aids in relaxing blood vessels to improve blood flow, which can lower blood pressure, enhance exercise performance, and support brain function. I also read that nitric oxide can alleviate joint pain and reduce inflammation for improved mobility for various forms of arthritis. Here are a few foods that boosts the body's ability to make nitric oxide - leafy greens, beets, garlic, and citrus fruits. And of course showing up everyday for regular movement helps!

A cow mouse in the neighborhood.

Today is a light, full-body movement session. January 2 might not feel as exciting as January 1, but it’s just as important. Every day holds possibility when we choose to show up. Today also matters a little more because it’s @Colleen Hopper birthday 🎉. A good reminder to treat every day as something worth celebrating. Move gently, keep showing up, and let each day feel like a great day to move!

Phytate acts as a natural coating that protects plants but disrupts nutrient absorption in humans. In this podcast with founder of Goodphyte, Amy Puzey, The Enzyme That Could Change Global Health | Hope & Health with Mathew Embry EP006 she explains how the power of the phytase enzyme can break down this barrier, enabling the body to fully digest food and absorb vitamins and minerals. This is interesting no matter if you are vegan or consume a general diet. https://youtu.be/fW1CYi1h35Q

There was a time in my life when I didn’t like them much. I didn’t want the attention. I didn’t want the reminder of another year. Now I see it differently. A birthday means we’re still here. Another year lived. More experiences. It's something to be grateful for. Today this feels especially important to me because it’s my mom’s birthday. Someone who has given me everything. Someone who showed me how to love and be loved. Someone who has always been there for me. Today, I celebrate her. I also think about how my wife shows up for our boys every year. Not with piles of gifts. But with intention. Balloons and banners when they wake up. Their favorite breakfast. Their favorite dinner. A quiet message that says this day matters and so do you. We understand how important that is when we’re seven. I think it’s just as important when we’re seventy. To pause. To acknowledge another year. To be seen. That’s something I’d love for us to do more of in this community. Please tell me when your birthday is coming, ideally a week or so ahead, so we can acknowledge it when the day comes. It matters. Our birthday is one day each year that marks a life lived. Another year experienced. That deserves to be celebrated.