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Where my professional life and hobbies combine- I love one of the statements in this decluttering podcast and paraphrase it at work often “I reject that completely. I think its our clothes’ jobs to fit us”

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Dietary supplements are not regulated and can be harmful- a tragic example in this article. I'm glad legislation is being considered to increase transparency from supplement companies, but I think that much more oversight than is propsed in this legislation is needed.

"The U.S. Food and Drug Administration monitors dietary supplements, which are categorized as food, not medicine. This means that supplements are not held to the same standards of rigorous testing as other products, such as prescription and over-the-counter medications.

Companies selling supplements are responsible for ensuring that their products are safe and that their claims are “truthful and substantiated,” according to the F.D.A."

Death of Rep. Tom McClintock’s Wife Tied to White Mulberry Leaf The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office said Lori McClintock died in December 2021 of dehydration caused by stomach inflammation from consuming the herbal remedy.

I am so excited about this. It hugely improves access to nutrition care for Rhode Islanders.

This bill is the first of it's kind in the nation- go little Rhody!

The short answer is: Yes- BMI is a scam! I don't love everything in this article, but there are so many good points about BMI, it's worth a look. One fun quote: “We discuss something we call ‘best weight,’ which is whatever weight a person reaches when they’re living the healthiest life they can actually enjoy,”

Is B.M.I. a Scam? It can be a helpful health measure for large groups of people, but it won’t tell you much about yourself.