Do you wish you could get better sleep? How many nights have you spent tossing and turning, worrying about all the things you need to take care of tomorrow? These types of thoughts can keep you up all night long. A simple way to lay all these concerns to rest is to write them down. In the evening, before …
Meditation: The Mind Body Connection
You don’t have to climb to the peak of the Himalayan mountains or become a Buddhist monk to enjoy the inner peace that comes from meditation. You don’t even have to like yoga. Here’s why you should try it, and why I’m going to teach you how to meditate. Meditation is one of the most powerful ways …
A Personal Journey
Recently I have gone through some really hard life experiences that I would like to tell you about. I want to share this with you for two reasons. First, I have promised to share my personal experiences with you. Secondly, I am hoping that my experiences and my new found outlook might help you through some of …
New Study Links Sedentary Behavior to Increased Risk for Anxiety
Remember when kids played outside for hours, each day? When our parents would tell us to get out of the house & go outside to play? Back then, even television broadcasts had public service announcements telling kids to shut the TV, and go outside. Remember how good we felt back then? How well we slept at night? It may be …
7 Super Plyometric Cardio Moves
Plyometrics are a form of cardio exercise, also known as jump training. These seven moves are guaranteed to make you sweat! For a quick cardio workout, do each of these moves for 30 – 60 seconds each, with a 30 – 45 second break in between each exercise. For a longer workout, repeat the whole sequence. You can also add in a few …
Herbs & Spices, More than Flavor Enhancers
The right combination of fresh, or even dried, herbs & spices can transform a dish from the mundane to the sublime. The right mixture can also give food a unique flavor profile, or a distinct ethnic flare. Herbs & spices have been used for medicinal purposes by many different cultures, throughout history, and modern science is continually proving …
Study Links Green Tea Consumption with Prostate Cancer Prevention
Green tea has many health-boosting properties such antibacterial and antioxidant. Green tea is even rumored to help with weight loss. Many studies have been done on the effects of green tea consumption and cancer prevention. It has been shown that drinking green tea is associated with protection against a variety of human cancers. This is mainly due to components in green tea, which …
11 Alternatives to Running on a Treadmill
Is running on the tread mill starting to make you feel like a hamster on a giant wheel? If you said yes, I have some good news for you! Below are 11 heart pumping cardio exercises that you can use to free yourself of the hamster wheel! For a quick, high intensity cardio workout, do all …
Relaxation Yoga
Use this yoga routine to relieve stress and unwind, anytime. Yoga for relaxation may also lift your mood, reduce some anxiety, and help you to sleep better. To enhance your experience, you may wish to play some soft music while moving through these poses. Please share and like on Facebook, follow me on twitter, and subscribe …
Breaking News: Harvard Study Credits Eating Walnuts with Slowing Colon Cancer Growth!
Walnuts are filled with vitamins and minerals, like vitamin B6, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and iron. This makes eating walnuts a smart choice, that will give your body both nutrition and energy. Additionally, because they contain healthy fats, protein, and fiber, eating walnuts will also help you feel full and satisfied for longer, which makes them a useful food to help with …