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A great pair of boots doesn’t make one a cowboy, a fast car doesn’t make a racecar driver, running shoes won’t make a marathon runner and riding cows doesn’t make one a bull rider. Misinformation or “Snake Oil” has never helped those who need it most.

Progress in any area of life requires knowledge, practice and skill.

In 2016 I had the fortunate opportunity to attend the ONE VOICE NUTRITION – Nutrition Throughout The Ages, Educators Conference sponsored by Fort Defiance Hospital (Fort Defiance, Arizona). The lead off topic and the most powerful in my opinion was the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI).

The Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative stressed the timeless...

Pop quiz: which of the following statements are true?

a. The census is constitutionally required in order to count every person in the U.S.

b. The census determines how much federal money—more than $6 billion—flows into New Mexico’s economy every year.

c. New Mexicans are more at risk of not being counted by the census than are people in most every other state.

d. The census is in jeopardy—and that puts New Mexicans in jeopardy.

If you said “all of the above,” you’d be correct. Unfortunately, that doesn’t guarantee you the prize of being counted and represented in the next big census if things continue the way they are going.

Since 1790, the U.S has been...

Most of us understand the importance of regular exercise but not all exercises are created equally in terms of their benefit to the body.  If you exercise regularly or just getting started the squat is an absolute must for your exercise program.

What is the correct hinge and squat position?

The most important point to understand about the hinge position is that the hinge movement begins at the hip first and not the knees.  If you have never knowingly performed the hinge movement before consider the act of pushing your hips back to sit in a chair at the Movie Theater, concert or play. When you push your hips back to find the seat your shins (the bone between your knees and ankle will...

Freaky Friday? Parakskevidekatriaphobia originates from the Greek Paraskevi for Friday. This is the technical term for fear of Friday 13th. Remember fear is a matter of perspective and suggestion. For instance, the Celts found 13 lucky. Madame G recommends you take time to examine your perspective and face any fears head on. Now is the time to eliminate negativity.

Aries (March 21-April 19)



So, you’ve seen some stuff. Maybe you’ve headed out into the great unknown and conquered giants. Maybe you only went so far as Phoenix and instead fought yourself. Don’t despair. You may not have accomplished all you imagined, but you’re still conquering clock towers and living an amazing...