My husband likes to sweeten his coffee with honey, I've always used sugar.  It made me wonder. What's the difference?  I found some answers and here are the basics: Refined Sugar: Also called Sucrose, table sugar, or saccharose. Refined sugar often...
In the last article, we covered the first three of five energy drainers. They included unhealthy, “fast foods” that give you a quick burst then leave you sluggish. Overusing technology and never taking a break was the second energy...
Before you start anything in your life, especially a practice like yoga, you should examine your intentions. What is my motivation and drive in this direction? Why do I want to start a yoga practice? In case you need...
You've been feeling off lately - a little puffy around the eyes, more tired than usual, maybe waking up to use the bathroom more than you used to. You chalk it up to stress, poor sleep, or just getting...
Whether it’s a New Years resolution, or just a desire to look and feel better, people jump ahead into self-prescribed weight loss routines constantly. Looking around, its plain to see that many of us are genuinely in need of...
You may ask yourself, “What do meditation and eating have to do with each other?” The answer is that they actually have a great deal to do with each other. What happens during the day is that we tend...
With yesterday’s media reports of Arsenic found in a variety of foods including health food bars and organic baby formula I feel compelled to share the other chemicals lurching in your food and environment, way worse than Arsenic. You...
Did you know that there are certain foods, drinks and activities that can drain your energy? You have probably been exhausted at one point and wondered what caused it. Let’s cover the five major energy drainers that are prevalent...
How many times have you found yourself asking the “What If” question? What if I lose my job? What if my financial situation changes? What if my loved one leaves me, or worse, dies? In recent times, we have...
Recently my daughter slammed her hand in the door and it was very painful for her. I had done a similar thing many years ago and initially it was a very painful experience for about maybe ten seconds. I...