Your Kidneys & Diabetes

Three things can contribute to kidney disease when you have diabetes. The first is high blood sugar. If it remains high, it can lead to damage to the kidneys, not just to the part of the kidneys that filter the blood, but also to the blood vessels that feed the kidneys. High blood pressure and…Read more »

Improve Your Bone Density

Bone disease leads to an estimated 1.5 million fractures annually for women above 50 years of age. Osteoporosis affects 54 million people. You can’t control genetics, age, and family history, but you can control your lifestyle choices. Research shows that  soda, smoking, and obesity contribute to poor bone health. In postmenopausal women, smokers have higher…Read more »

Mt. Rainer’s Wonders

One of the best things about living in Washington state is the view of Mt. Rainier. At 14, 410 ft. high, Mt. Rainier is the tallest peak in the Cascade Range. It is an evolving landscape of forests, meadows, glaciers, and craters. It is a place of untrammeled  freedom from development and a place of…Read more »

Pasta Salami Salad

I made this salad for my family party and it was a hit. It’s easy. You will need the following ingredients: 2 cups small pasta shells 1/2 cup sliced salami 1 small can sliced olives 1 red pepper, chopped 1 green pepper, chopped 1 small red onion, chopped 1 cup grated Italian cheese mix Cook…Read more »