I was 19 years old when I started my meditation practice. Dr. Herbert Benson's book, The Relaxation Response gave me a solid overview of the benefits of the practice. The author, a Harvard professor, approached the practice from a medical point-of-view, which aligned...
Headaches are a fact of life for most people. In fact, they are the most common neurological complaint and tension and migraine headaches are the top two types of headaches. Even though most people do not seek medical treatment...
Many people have heard of this disease but may not know what it’s all about. Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of areas in the lumbar (back) or cervical (neck) spine. Spinal stenosis can be hard to diagnose and is...
Most of us have probably encountered these edible champions in some form or another. If you haven't tried these dynamite delights, put them on the top of your shopping list! For now, read on for the skinny on two...
It’s spring time and summer is coming soon. With that in mind, many people start thinking about the upcoming summer and ways to get into beach-body shape. Detox and cleansing diets are popular methods of starting the process, but...
I love the idea of mid-week Tofu Dinners and follow it myself.  It's a great way to detox from the weekend and prepare for the upcoming one as well. It's extremely beneficial to occasionally give our bodies a break from...
Recent reports about a study of dental x-rays and the development of brain tumors raise questions for anybody who has had dental x-rays in the past. For many people, getting a dental x-ray was simply a part of going...
Are there more superfoods that can help combat cancer, diabetes, and heart disease, and also taste great? Absolutely! This collection can be found in any supermarket, and can bring delicious and vibrant wellness to the whole family in a...
"A spoonful of sugar" - We all remember this little tune from Mary Poppins. It sounds so "sweet" and innocent. However, sugar couldn't be any further from innocence. We have heard that obesity is an epidemic in the United...
Most of us associate seizures with epilepsy. However, there are a number of other conditions that can trigger seizures, including stress. Studies have shown that it is possible once the stress has been eliminated, there could be a reduction...
