by Doctor Abi | Feb 13, 2022 | Health, Inspiration, Nutrition
I planned to start this blog post with a background history of Valentine’s Day. However, after reviewing so many conflicting accounts, I gave up and decided to focus on chocolate. I mean, why not? Whatever the background history of Valentine’s Day, the important thing... 
by Doctor Abi | Feb 6, 2022 | Health, Inspiration
As a child, I thought meditation was that transition state between being awake and asleep. And I blame one of my uncles for that. My uncle often fell asleep watching TV. And he always claimed he was not sleeping but meditating, even though he was snoring half the... 
by Doctor Abi | Dec 26, 2021 | Health, Inspiration
As we begin a new year, many of us are thinking about our goals for the year or our New Year resolutions. I am curious about something, though. Do you have a vision board? If you do, what is on your vision board for this year? I have two confessions to make. First, I... 
by Doctor Abi | Dec 5, 2021 | Health, Nutrition
If you are reading this, I am sure you have heard or read about plant-based diet or eating. Until recently, I successfully ignored this “new fad,” mainly because I shy away from restrictive diets. I believe we can consume anything in moderation so far as... 
by Doctor Abi | Nov 21, 2021 | Health, Inspiration
Not too long ago, I lost my best friend to Sickle Cell Disease. Today, when I think about my best friend, instead of the usual tears, I smile. How have I been able to make it hurt less? By being thankful that our paths crossed, albeit under very unusual circumstances.... 
by Doctor Abi | Oct 24, 2021 | Health, Inspiration
“DETOUR AHEAD” reads the sign on my route to work. This road, IN 26, has been closed for the past six months due to ongoing construction. It now takes me an hour to get to work instead of the usual 45 minutes. Unfortunately, it also means I lose 15 minutes of sleep...