Category: The Journey

The Wake-Up Call: The ER Visit That Changed Everything

Posted on August 8, 2026August 11, 2026 by Julie M. Watkins | Category: The Journey

When you look at my About page, you will see a stark confession: My husband and I fell off the bandwagon. We gained weight back, our joints started hurting again, and we lost our drive. But to understand exactly why we are fighting so hard to get back on the wagon today, you […]

The Accidental Fair Food Experiment: What Sugar Does to Your Joints

Posted on August 8, 2026August 19, 2026 by Julie M. Watkins | Category: The Journey

When my husband and I first committed to a strict natural-food lifestyle, we experienced a level of health we hadn’t felt in a decade. My chronic joint pain completely vanished, Joe’s daily indigestion disappeared, and our energy levels skyrocketed. But then, we ran an accidental experiment. We went to the local country fair and […]