Author: Nerd

April 20, 2017 Nerd No comments exist

Both of my patellas are worn in my knees. Considering my doctor first discovered this at a younger age, I was too young for surgery so he suggested I swim and cycle more. A study conducted recently found that older patients with osteoarthritis and knee pain actually improved their condition when introduced to cycling. Keep your blood pressure…

April 19, 2017 Nerd No comments exist

Though they are native to Asia, Bananas grow in much warmer parts of the world. They are part of the berry family, contain a fair amount of fiber and antioxidants, help you lose weight, reduce bloat, fight cancer and increase your energy, all for just 19 cents a piece. At least that’s what they are…

April 18, 2017 Nerd No comments exist

January – February 2018 I will be Visiting France. I am still attempting to put an Itinerary together and I have some time. Traveling during cold months is a lot different than visiting a country in the Spring or summer, but that has never stopped me.  Please feel free to share any suggestion. All suggestions are…

April 18, 2017 Nerd 1 comment

Where: 62-01 Northern Blvd, Woodside, New York, NY 11377 Time: 3 – 4 PM THIS SATURDAY, We’ll be upcycling chairs and learn new skills. Sign up today! RSVP: RestoreNYCEvents@gmail.com See More: https://www.facebook.com/pg/habitatnycrestore

April 18, 2017 Nerd No comments exist

Where: We Work 33 Irving Place, NYC Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm April Table Topic: Women and Homelessness: What can we do to help fight against it Join inspiring and influential women in discussing topics that affect the communities we represent and meet the women leaders running these organizations. Learn about the ways in which InfluenceHers is partnering with…

April 18, 2017 Nerd No comments exist

Where: Toto USA New York Showroom Time: 6pm – 8pm Contact: json@habitatnyc.org or call us at (212) 991-4000 Ext. 351 With 150 homes currently under construction and 100 more in pre-development, Habitat NYC is helping more hard-working New Yorkers than ever before. And we couldn’t have done it without your generous support. Please join us for a…

April 17, 2017 Nerd No comments exist

Still, in the spirit from visiting Japan,  I put together a Haiku piece. Haiku is a traditional form of Japanese poetry. Haiku poems consist of 3 lines. The first and last lines of a Haiku have 5 syllables and the middle line has 7 syllables. The lines rarely rhyme. Live Sus-tain-a-ble Col-lect mem-or-ries not things…

April 15, 2017 Nerd No comments exist

What if you only had 3 toiletries to use daily?   I ran across an interesting startup Akamai, ‘Who’s goal is to encourage people to wash less, which completely aligns with my zero-waste message. Like many topics, getting people to understand the importance of changing their habits for the better can be difficult, most prefer to stick with their…

April 12, 2017 Nerd No comments exist

Licorice Root Benefits Licorice root contains many anti-depressant compounds and is an excellent alternative to St. John’s Wort. As a herbal medicine, it has an impressive list of well-documented uses and is probably one of the most over-looked of all herbal wonders. Hundreds of potentially healing substances have been identified in licorice as well, including…

April 12, 2017 Nerd No comments exist

Omg, I tried this and loved this. There are so many different combinations of cheese you can swap out.  Green Goddess Grilled Cheese Sandwich Ingredients 2 slices bread (try to find one filled with lots of different whole grains and seeds) 2-3 tablespoons Green Herb Pesto or see (Recipe) 2 slices mild white melty cheese like…