Kristina Stellhorn
Aches & Pains? Turmeric Is a Terrific Tonic for You and Your Tail-Wagging Best Friend
Working against aging joints and arthritis, turmeric is a top contender for keeping your dog moving.
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Kristina Stellhorn
Jul 2710 min read
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Dental Care in Foreign Countries
There was no way I was gonna let that Japanese dentist scare me into having bad teeth. Ha.
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Kristina Stellhorn
Jul 187 min read
Nature - Not Crowds - in Northern Japan
Surrounded by farms and forests, Misawa is rife with natural resources...This peaceful part of the world offers everything but the big city!
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Kristina Stellhorn
Jun 243 min read
Shiso Is the Shizz
Today I went to the small grocery story nearer to my home than the big one I usually frequent. I've been curious about that market for...
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Kristina Stellhorn
Jun 179 min read
Don't Hate the Hairdresser: Natural Ways to Grow (Healthy) Hair Back Quickly
Here are at least five things you can do to grow your hair longer in case of a bad cut, or to simply have a healthier mane.
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Kristina Stellhorn
Apr 64 min read
The Japanese Bathroom: Luxury from (Your) Bottom to Tap
I'd heard a little about the toilets and restrooms in Japan before I arrived, but I didn't think my bathroom experiences would be so...
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Kristina Stellhorn
Jan 155 min read
Current Position: Full-Time Working Vacationer in Japan
Striving to get back to Europe, I find myself on the northeastern coast of the mainland of Japan. Here I am, working and living in a...
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barefoodsbrand
Sep 6, 20233 min read
Are you a believer in natural medicines? Your dog should be chemical-free, too!
Try these simple and inexpensive, at-home remedies for your best friend. One comes straight from the Mutterland. While living in Germany...
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Kristina Stellhorn
Aug 29, 20236 min read
How a Resourceful, Self-Reliant Woman Lives Her Dreams of Seeing the World
Meet Darleen Cortez, a woman who gets around. She's the envy of nomadic women (like me) who want to see as much of the world as they can...
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Kristina Stellhorn
Aug 21, 20236 min read
Raw Cacao: Brain Saver with Incredible Flavor
Reducing depression and blood pressure, increasing cognition and blood flow, staving off dementia and Alzheimer's. These are just a few...
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Kristina Stellhorn
Jul 27, 20235 min read
Alone, anti-social... avoiding the masses? Your age and intelligence are showing
Do you find yourself becoming more and more selective about who you spend your time with? Are there evenings you'd prefer being at home...
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Kristina Stellhorn
Jun 22, 20236 min read
Six Foods in the U.S.A. that Can't Be Replicated (Properly) Overseas
If you've ever traveled out of the U.S., you know there's nothing as delicious as tacos from a Mexican food cart near the zocalo or a...
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Kristina Stellhorn
Jun 8, 20236 min read
How to Live Every Day Like You're on Vacation (and Far from Routine)
Your holidays are over. Do you have to stop the rest, relaxation and enjoyment of new experiences? If your daily routine requires...
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Kristina Stellhorn
May 22, 20233 min read
Catching Up with a Freelance Creative Who Books Her Own Passage for Pets
Not long ago there appeared in my feed an online ad for the book International Pet Sitting by Amy McCune. The book's premise: a person...
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Kristina Stellhorn
Apr 10, 20235 min read
Feeling Stuck in Your Life Journey? Don't Let Negative Thoughts Hinder Your Progress
You can bow and bend, but don't let yourself break. Feeling stuck in life? Not in the place you want to be? This happens to all of us....
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Kristina Stellhorn
Apr 4, 20235 min read
This Costa Rican Experience Offers More Than Beaches and Bananas
Costa Rica - a popular vacation destination for many around the world - is a rugged country with coastlines that span the length of its...
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Kristina Stellhorn
Mar 23, 20235 min read
Superfoods (Instead of Coffee) to Start Your Day Off Healthy and Warm
In December I was very sick. Christmas Day - and the five days before and after - was spent on the couch under blankets with a headache,...
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Kristina Stellhorn
Mar 23, 20233 min read
"Home" Alone with Lots to Say: That's What You Get for Being a Curious Explorer
Taking the leap to move to a "new" country, a new city, a new job and a new home takes hutzpah. I've done it several times and am getting...
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Kristina Stellhorn
Mar 13, 20233 min read
What Are Mountain Apples, and How Can You Find Them in Hawaiʻi?
An interesting fruit that boasts an ancient history and a bite-sized crunch. Living in Hawaiʻi, one gets to taste many new foods, and...
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Kristina Stellhorn
Mar 7, 20239 min read
How Haylie Pomroy and the Fast Metabolism Diet Have Improved My Body… and My Life
I lost 12 pounds in the first four weeks. Have you lost faith in dieting but are tired of carrying around extra pounds? Do you believe...
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