Your Brain Functions Better with Yoga
Even though the development of yoga can be traced back thousands of years, scientific research supporting the benefits is still fairly new. Sure, you don’t need research to explain the benefits because with a regular yoga practices you can feel the benefits. But, Western medicine does. As a result of the growing body of research, […]
Sweet Clementines, A Healthy Holiday Treat
Clementines are a sweet holiday treat with many health benefits.
Restorative Yoga: Legs Up the Wall Pose
After a stressful day, Viparita Karani, or Legs Up the Wall pose, is a great way to unwind. This restorative yoga pose awakens the parasympathetic nervous system, which lowers the heart rate and relaxes muscles. This pose can also be done just about anywhere, even in bed as you settle in for the night. It […]
Compassion, Purpose, and Positive Change
Wisdom for a healthy heart. Quotes from some of the world’s great thinkers, authors, and spiritual leaders. “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” – Plato “Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act […]
15 Ideas for Better Sleep
If you’re having trouble getting enough sleep, you’re certainly not alone. It’s estimated that as many as 70 million Americans suffer from sleep deprivation! Inadequate sleep can hinder your health and weight loss goals, so it’s definitely something to work on. If you make ‘getting more sleep’ a priority, you may see some changes. It […]
Forgiveness: Letting Go of Blame to Reach Your Health Goals
I was recently talking with a friend—I’ll call her Priscilla (not her real name)—about her struggles with reaching her health and fitness goals. Priscilla has been making it to the gym about three times a week and getting in some good strength and cardio workouts, but she’s feeling so frustrated with not seeing results. As […]
5 Healthy Snacks: Nuts, Veggies, Chickpeas, Chips, and Eggs
Healthy snacks are tasty and easy to make. Spice up some staples like nuts or eggs, make some homemade chips for a healthier choice than store-bought, heavily-processed chips, or keeps it simple with celery and peanut butter. 1. Spiced Walnuts These have been a big hit with friends. After some of my initial “health food” […]
5 Fun Ways to Stay Active and Fit
I don’t know about you, but if I don’t enjoy something I don’t want to do it. Sure, I like hitting the gym and getting an endorphin rush from running on the treadmill or the feeling my muscles bulge after some heavy lifting. But I can’t push it every day. So I found ways to have […]
Improve Your Sense of Well Being with Yoga
Yoga draws our focus inward. It raises awareness of bodily sensations, external distractions and, often, a mind racing with thoughts we can’t seem to turn off. It calms our body, it calms our mind. A guided practice can help us detach from the worries our day or any challenges we may be experiencing in […]
Mixing Up Smoothies to Help Lower Cholesterol
A friend of mine recently learned he has high cholesterol. He knows he’s not likely to suddenly start preparing meals and creating meal plans but wants to adjust his diet to include more foods that may help reduce cholesterol and inflammation. His solution — smoothies. He finds them satisfying and delicious and already makes them […]