Martha Montour (HealthbyMartha)

I am a Certified Health Coach and recent graduate of the IIN. I worked as a nurse for 30 years and retired to live a different life. I discovered this whole Health Revolution going on and decided that I wanted to be a part of wellness vs sickness. I believe by creating balance in our lives and being proactive now with what we eat, how we think and the connections we make we can stave off illness. I subscribe to the belief of Hippocrates: "Let food be they medicine and medicine be thy food".

I want to be helpful to people who want to change their lives but maybe don't know where to begin. I have a sharp sense of humor and a keen eye for what's new and good. My wish is to take you with me on this adventure and enlist you as a warrior for better health and a happier life. Won't you follow me and help lead the way?!

In the Spotlight

Confessions of a Recovering Perfectionist

A humorous look at perfectionism and how to curb this tendency. Ways in which we defeat ourselves by striving to be perfect, which is unattainable and not letting "good enough" be enough. Read more..

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If Fifty is the new Thirty, should I be Dating Septugenarians.....or Thirty somethings?

A humorous look at dating after age 50. The unique aspects as well as the experiences that are funny and disastrous at any age. Look with me at finding oneself at a "certain" age and dating..again.

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There's no Place like Home

As an adoptee since infancy I spent over 50 years questioning where I came from. At age 57 I finally learned of my birth origin only to find that all I really needed to know had been there all along.

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Letting go and Moving on

Have you ever found yourself stuck in a relationship or behavior, knowing that you have to let go but finding it very difficult. Maybe there is an emotional tie you can cut to find lasting peace.....

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  How Sixty is a lot like Sixteen

  6 years ago

  Learn how your perspective can change how you view something. See that nothing is inherently good or bad if we keep an open mind. Learn how to choose how you react to lifes ups and downs.

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  Cultivating Peace & Mindfulness

  The Joy and Freedom You Will Gain by Living More Spontaneously

  7 years ago

  I have found that being more spontaneous and less rigid and planned has added infinitely more joy and freedom to my life. Read along how you might create a more spontaneous life for yourself.

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  Reclaiming and Uniting all the Parts of Ourselves

  7 years ago

  There are times in our lives when we have to let go of aspects of ourselves for survival or to fit in. Learn how to reclaim lost parts of your personality to feel fully alive and complete.

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  Use Your Creative Mind to Increase Your Happiness

  7 years ago

  Studies show that we are happiest when we are creating. You may think you aren't creative, but you may be surprised to learn that you are. Learn to unlock your potential to create your best life.

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  Hello, Sixty! Enjoy Life at Any Age

  6 years ago

  As I approach the milestone of turning sixty, I am feeling comtemplative. Read along to learn how to embrace the good in each decade of life and move forward with zeal and enthusiasm.

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  Creating your own Family of Choice

  7 years ago

  Little about life today is the same as it was in the fifties, so let's reinvent what we think of as family! Today we look at how we can create new family units with the people we know and love.

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  Cultivating Peace & Mindfulness

  Applying the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism to your Daily Life

  5 years ago

  How to take the basic tenets of Buddhism and apply them to your life for more mindfulness and balance. One can remain true to their own religious convictions while incorporating these beliefs.

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  I Learned That Being Present at the End of a Person's Life Is Precious!

  2 years ago

  When my late husband lost his battle with cancer, I was fortunate enough to be present when he took his last breath. I learned what a privilege it was to be with a person at their life's end.

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  Becoming the Anchor for your Family

  7 years ago

  At some point in life our parents pass away and we find ourselves being the oldest generation in our family. My thoughts about how we go from being a family member to being the anchor for our family.

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  Health Self-Help

  5 Daily Habits for Improved Health and Wellbeing

  10 years ago

  Try these five tips every day for improved physical and mental health. Easy to incorporate into your daily routine but potent benefits to be had.