Maxine G. Klak, C.H.N.
You Can Change Your Story!
I thought I'd tell you how I recently ditched (in a responsible way) my thyroid medication. This is not medical advice, but my own...
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Maxine G. Klak, C.H.N.
- Apr 4
- 3 min
Vitamin D - the Sunshine Vitamin
I recently had my vitamin D level tested. I'll get to that story later, but first I'll hit the highlights of the function, types,...
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Maxine G. Klak, C.H.N.
- Sep 1, 2023
- 4 min
A Month of Wellness Tips!
For the month of August 2023, I posted a daily thought or tip on wellness. During the week, I focused on nutrition/food. On the weekend...
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Maxine G. Klak, C.H.N.
- Jul 17, 2022
- 4 min
Set Yourself Up For Success
Advice to help you make healthier food choices.
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Maxine G. Klak, C.H.N.
- Feb 21, 2022
- 5 min
How I Got Here
My personal journey with food/seasonal allergies and food intolerances.
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Maxine G. Klak, C.H.N.
- Dec 30, 2021
- 3 min
What Do You Want For 2022?
I'm not a big believer in New Year's Resolutions - it's a rather arbitrary starting point - but I do get it. The holiday season is...
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Maxine G. Klak, C.H.N.
- Dec 15, 2021
- 4 min
The Mindful Vacation
Think about what you really want to get out of your vacation. It could be about more than unlimited food and drinks.
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Maxine G. Klak, C.H.N.
- Apr 29, 2021
- 3 min
What I Love About Meal Planning!
A month or so ago, I had really lost my interest in cooking and even eating. Nothing appealed to me, I dreaded heading to the kitchen,...
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Maxine G. Klak, C.H.N.
- Mar 27, 2021
- 3 min
What's In My Kitchen? Buckwheat!
What Is It? Contrary to what its name may imply, buckwheat is NOT related to wheat. It is actually a fruit seed, and is related to...
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Maxine G. Klak, C.H.N.
- Dec 31, 2020
- 2 min
Happy New Year!
I thought about this post for quite a while….I know it’s the time of year when many of us are making New Year’s resolutions. The problem...
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Maxine G. Klak, C.H.N.
- Nov 25, 2020
- 3 min
What's In My Kitchen? Ch-ch-ch Chia Seeds!
What is it? Some of us first heard of chia seeds in those TV commercials for chia pets….. ch-ch-ch chia! At the time, we had no idea...
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Maxine G. Klak, C.H.N.
- Nov 4, 2020
- 2 min
What's in My Kitchen? Nutritional Yeast!
What is it? Nutritional yeast (apparently referred to as “nooch”, though not by anyone I’ve ever met LOL) is an inactive form of yeast...
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Maxine G. Klak, C.H.N.
- Oct 9, 2020
- 2 min
What's In My Kitchen? Jicama!
What is it? Jicama (also known as Mexican yam, Mexican potato, yam bean) is a root vegetable originally from Mexico. It has a golden...
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Maxine G. Klak, C.H.N.
- Mar 20, 2020
- 4 min
Our New Normal, For Now At Least
So we are basically a week into the more serious measures to contain COVID-19 including staying at home, distancing ourselves from...
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Maxine G. Klak, C.H.N.
- Feb 18, 2020
- 4 min
Support Your Best Friend - Your Immune System
What is it? The human immune system is a complex and powerful system of glands and tissues, including the thymus gland, the spleen, lymph...
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Maxine G. Klak, C.H.N.
- Nov 19, 2019
- 6 min
Carbohydrates and training
Why do you need carbs? This article deals specifically with the importance of carbohydrates (a.k.a. “carbs”) to your exercise/workout...
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Maxine G. Klak, C.H.N.
- Nov 19, 2019
- 5 min
The Truth About Protein
Why Do We Need It? Second only to water, protein makes up the greatest proportion of our total body weight - roughly 20%. It is the main...
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Maxine G. Klak, C.H.N.
- Nov 19, 2019
- 5 min
The importance of sleep
Why do we need it? Sleep is a time of rest, rejuvenation and strengthening, not only for the body, but for the mind as well. Research...
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Maxine G. Klak, C.H.N.
- Nov 19, 2019
- 5 min
Water…is it really that complicated?
Why do we need it? Water makes up at least 60% of our adult body mass, so to say it is important to our health is an understatement. It...
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Maxine G. Klak, C.H.N.
- Sep 5, 2019
- 6 min
Exercise: about more than your weight
Why do we need it? In general terms, studies have shown that if you become and remain physically active, you will live longer, live...
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