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Finding Peace Beyond the Digital Tether

Post author:Bonnie Schnautz
Post published:December 29, 2010
Post category:Healthy Living

Do you feel it's still possible finding peace beyond the digital tether in our lives? Returning home to Michigan brings forth a cascade of emotions for me. While the joy of reuniting with family and reliving the memories of my upbringing fills me with happiness, a hint of anxiety creeps in. It's not due to seeing my loved ones but the prospect of being entirely "unplugged" upon arrival. In my mother's home, there are no signals—no Wi-Fi, no cell reception—effectively disconnecting me from the digital world. Initially, the separation triggers unease and withdrawal symptoms for a few days. Questions loom large: What if I miss important emails or…

Learning to Relax and Unplug

Post author:Bonnie Schnautz
Post published:December 29, 2010
Post category:Healthy Living

Learning to Relax and Unplug I usually experience a few mixed emotions about going home (MI). It's not that I don’t absolutely love seeing my family or being back in the community I grew up in. That is the number one reason I keep coming back. Where I experience a bit of anxiety is in knowing that when I arrive, I am virtually “unplugged”. “Unplugged” means living without cell, email, texting, Facebook, Twitter, etc. There are no hotspots, no wifi, no towers, no bars, no 3G, 4G or any G at all in my mother’s home. At first, I experience a bit of anxiety and connectivity withdrawal symptoms…

Countdown to Christmas and Traditions

Post author:Bonnie Schnautz
Post published:December 18, 2010
Post category:Healthy Living Healthy Living Staying Healthy Through the Holidays

Well, we are officially 7 days away and the countdown begins. For those traveling, this typically means WE have far less time to complete our holiday shopping so the pressure is on! I’ll be traveling to Michigan which is part of my tradition of going home. It’s a bittersweet trip as I’m excited to see my family but sad that my husband stays here as his daughters arrive from out of state. It was understood at the beginning of our relationship that this was the way it would be as there would be a time that our children would not be coming home. My son, a chef, and…

Countdown to Christmas & Traditions

Post author:Bonnie Schnautz
Post published:December 18, 2010
Post category:Staying Healthy Through the Holidays

Countdown to Christmas & Traditions. Well, we are officially 7 days away and the countdown begins. For those traveling, this typically means WE have far less time to complete our holiday shopping so the pressure is on! I’ll be traveling to Michigan which is part of my tradition of going home. It’s a bittersweet trip as I’m excited to see my family but sad that my husband stays here as his daughters arrive from out-of-state. It was understood at the beginning of our relationship that this was the way it would be as there would be a time that our children would not be coming home. My son,…

The Ripple Effect

Post author:Bonnie Schnautz
Post published:December 17, 2010
Post category:Bonnie's Healthy Life Blog

What is the ripple effect? The ripple effect is a metaphorical concept that describes the spread of an action, idea, or influence through a system, causing a series of secondary effects or consequences. The first email that I opened today was from a newsletter subscriber thanking me for doing what I do. A few hours later, I received a phone call from someone diagnosed with cancer. He said the nurse at the clinic had suggested that he contact me. She had attended one of my online classes and told him I would be a great resource as he wanted to take a healing approach to his cancer. I have…

The Ripple Effect…Why I Do What I Do

Post author:Bonnie Schnautz
Post published:December 17, 2010
Post category:Dr. Bonnie's Healthy Life Blog

The Ripple Effect…Why I Do What I Do The first email that I opened today was from a newsletter subscriber thanking me for doing what I do. A few hours later, I received a phone call from someone diagnosed with cancer. He said the nurse at the clinic had suggested that he contact me. She had attended one of my online classes and told him I would be a great resource as he wanted to take a healing approach to his cancer. Later that day I met with a new client and she commented “meeting you is an answer to my prayers”. Someone once shared that what I do is like dropping…

Day 1 of the blog-a-thon challenge

Post author:Bonnie Schnautz
Post published:December 15, 2010
Post category:Bonnie's Healthy Life Blog

Day 1 of the blog-a-thon challenge. Dana Nelson has set forth a challenge. And those that know me know… I love a challenge. Her challenge is to write a blog daily for 30 days. Seriously, how hard can this be? I consider myself a pretty strong writer and received good grades in high school and college for my writing skills. Seems like a simple and quick item to place on my daily to-do list. Piece of cake…NOT!!!! So why is it that someone who practices discipline daily starts to sweat thinking that I am posting my thoughts, feelings and ideas for the world to see? I wonder if…

My Dog Drinks Green Smoothies (or My dog eats better than most people)

Post author:Bonnie Schnautz
Post published:December 14, 2010
Post category:Healthy Living

My Dog Drinks Green Smoothies (or My dog eats better than most people) If you haven’t met Beau you would love him. He is our 10 year old boxer. Many of my friends and clients have because he works with me daily. Beau was diagnosed with cancer (mast cell tumor successfully removed) about 5 years ago and since then, we’ve changed his diet drastically. He has a clean bill of health now! We were feeding him the vet recommended food which when reading the ingredients I realized wasn’t all that healthy (cereal based not protein). So Beau started his wellness journey. He now drinks about ½-1…

Far Infared Ray (FIR) Pads

Post author:Bonnie Schnautz
Post published:December 8, 2010
Post category:Healthy Products

Far Infared Ray Pads & Wellness The Far Infared Ray (FIR) pad heats up to 130 degrees but can be used at a lower heat with benefits. The pad emits 2-3 microns of infrared, the dome emits 9-11 microns. To find out more about the FIR Pad and for special BRenewed discounts when purchasing the FIR pad click here.

Curried Cranberry Chicken Salad

Post author:Bonnie Schnautz
Post published:December 8, 2010
Post category:Healthy Recipes

Curried Cranberry Chicken Salad Ingredients: 1/2 cup plain yogurt 1 tablespoon lime juice 1/2 teaspoon curry powder (or more to taste) 2 cups chopped, cooked chicken 1 chopped apple or granny smith apples 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery 1/4 cup chopped pecans 1/8 cup chopped scallion Preparation: Combine mayonnaise, lime juice and curry powder in large mixing bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients. Serve on whole grain bread or bed of wild greens.