If you’re new, you’re in the right place. This community exists to help you reduce chronic inflammation through simple habits, real food and a Mediterranean approach to daily living. Practical steps that work in real life, no extremes. You can find our plans here. So, let´s do this! 1. Post a photo of a vegetable /fruit that you have right now at home Ugly photos encouraged, we are not on Instagram :) 2. Introduce Yourself Post a short introduction so we can welcome you. Share: - Where you’re from - What brought you here - One habit you want to improve This helps you connect with others and gives you a clear starting point. 3. Go to the Classroom to start the process: click here Start whenever you’re ready.

On a personal note: Photography helps stabilize my life. It gets me outdoors when I least want to go outside, cold foggy days are great for minimalist photography. It takes my mind off of my aging parents and all they/we are dealing with. It keeps me out of the “cookie jar “, if you know what I mean. I’m going to use this group as my accountability for my next photo project. This flower and soft magenta vase will my next subject starting in May. I would start now but am only shooting B&W for the month of April. Remember, here in Alberta, Canada we have just gotten rid of snow, everything is brown, dull and dusty- perfect for black and white photography 🤣.

We often talk about 'falling into temptation' when it comes to food: giving into cravings, losing control... But there are other falls we want to avoid just as much: ACTUAL FALLS, especially as we age. Nutrition affects muscle strength and energy levels (among many other things), both implicated in our balance. I've noticed that none of the elderly people I work with is able to do the following exercise: The person is in the position of the picture you see below (arms open or close whether we want to decrease or increase the difficulty respectively). Few patients are able to keep their balance in a heel-to-toe position (or tandem stance), but when I asked them to completely turn their head to the right and to the left (while, of course, maintining this position) it simply becomes impossible to keep their balance and they need to quickly hold onto something not to fall. This exercice clearly creates 'sensory conflict' since it implies a vestibular stimulation and it breaks the visual dependency of staring at a fixed point, requiring a greater implication of proprioception. If you are curious, try it yourself and see how it feels!😊How did it go? And remember, whether in nutrition or in life, it's all about balance!