My Story

My Journey Toward a Better Life

Explore the experiences, choices, and lessons that shaped my wellness path.

A Personal Start

Where My Wellness Journey Began

My commitment to health began when I was in college in Boulder, where I earned my mechanical engineering degree. That’s where I first became interested in food and natural ways to de-stress. When I had my daughter, my focus on health became even more personal. Keeping us healthy became a priority, and I continued exploring natural and holistic approaches to wellness.

What I’ve Learned Along the Way

Over the years, I’ve learned through experience, experimentation, and a genuine desire to understand healthier ways of living. My daughter, now grown, even tells me that I influenced the way she thinks about food, while my husband has embraced our healthier lifestyle too.

What Inspired a Better Life

A Better Life began in 1996 through Double ii's Services, serving many satisfied clients and customers over the years. As the economy and science have changed, I’ve adapted the services and offerings to meet those changes. My focus has always been on working hard for my customers and offering healthy products and services at a savings, with an emphasis on holistic paths to wellness.

Group meditation session in serene yoga studio.

What I Believe About Health

I believe the everyday choices we make can have a meaningful impact on how we feel and live. For me, food is a major part of that picture. Some of the practices I’ve incorporated into my own life include:

Eating organic and choosing foods closest to their source.
Eating with a purpose and focusing on maximum health benefits.
Exercising every day, walking, and getting my heart rate up.
Exploring natural and holistic approaches to wellness.
Practicing ancient and Ayurvedic healing and remedies with traditional approaches to healing.
Looking at the root cause rather than simply treating the symptom.

I’ve also found that healthy living can be something the whole family embraces. My own health tests consistently show me to be healthy, and my dog’s health has also been stellar for his age, much to the delight of his veterinarian. I take minimal medications and continue to look for natural ways to support my health.

Wellness & Self-Help

What You’ll Find Here

I created A Better Life to share the things I’ve learned through my own experiences. I want to pass along ideas about food, wellness, healthy living, and holistic approaches that may give you something new to consider.

Assorted healthy snacks with fruits and vegetables.

Looking Beyond Conventional Approaches

From natural ways to de-stress to choosing foods closest to their source, I share what I’ve discovered along the way. I believe there is value in learning from both modern knowledge and traditional practices. Ayurvedic remedies, for example, have been used for thousands of years, and I believe it can be worthwhile to explore older approaches rather than automatically relying on medications.

Curious Exploration

Learning From the World Around Me

I’ve also been fortunate to experience wellness and food traditions beyond my own surroundings. One memorable experience was visiting the Sacred Valley near Cusco, Peru, where I had the privilege of discovering all kinds of organic superfoods. It was a wonderful reminder of how healthy and nourishing it can be to eat foods close to where they originate.

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My Mission

My goal with A Better Life is simple: to share what I’ve learned and help you discover ideas that may support your own path toward better health. I hope these experiences, reflections, and wellness insights give you something useful to take with you. For me, living well is an ongoing journey of learning, making thoughtful choices, and finding natural, purposeful ways to care for myself and those I love.

Your Voice Matters

Let’s Keep the Conversation Going

I’ve shared what I’ve learned along my journey, and I’d love to hear from you, too. Have a question, thought, or idea to share? I’d be happy to hear from you.

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