Eating Well and Mindfully: Living a Meditative Life
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 to get so busy that we’re not 100% present with “what is” and we really miss out on wonderful experiences...
Top 5 Toxins Lurking In Your Home
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 may be wondering, what could be worse than Arsenic? Keep reading to find out the 5 most common toxins, the...
5 Energy Busters and How to Avoid Them: Part One
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 in your life and how you can avoid them. You need energy every single day to successfully go through life and...
What If? The Never-ending Anxiety and High Stress Question
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 been conditioned to always plan ahead, set goals and make contingency plans. Regardless of how smart and intellectual you may...
Medication or Meditation? Meditation Can Reduce the Intensity of Pain
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 started to breathe slowly and deeply and the pain went away quickly. There still remained a slight, dull ache for...
3 Quick Tips To Beginning a Yoga Practice and Leaving Behind the Junk Food
As I stand in line at the grocery store, I can’t help but wonder about how much people care about their health. How often are we accountable for our daily nutrition? Hang on, I’m getting ahead of myself. First, the introductions: My name is Michelle, and I am a certified vinyasa flow yoga instructor. Most of my life revolves around...
The Most Effective Habits to Strengthen Your Bones and Stay Active
Bone loss can sneak up quietly. You may feel fine day to day, but the combination of shifting hormones, less resistance-style movement, and common nutrition gaps can gradually reduce bone density. The goal isn't just about hitting numbers, but staying steady on your feet, protecting independence, and continuing to move with confidence. Luckily bones remain responsive to healthy stress and...
Vitamin C Therapy: Could Vitamin C Be the Cure to What Ails You?
There is a lot of information out there about vitamins. Some claim vitamins are necessary and should be taken throughout the day to keep the body healthy and prevent disease. Others claim vitamins are a complete waste of time because your body doesn’t absorb but 10% or so. I have to admit that I used to be a believer...
Three Tips for Lasting Energy
If you’re feeling run down or lethargic, you’re not alone. So many of us struggle with having enough energy to see each day through. Sometimes it feels like the only things keeping us going are caffeine and the obligation to get everything done. Thankfully, your days of exhaustion are over. In this article, you’ll learn three simple tips to...
High Cholesterol? Here’s What Your Numbers Are Really Saying
Cholesterol gets treated like a four-letter word. Many people hear high cholesterol and assume it automatically means danger, or that the only solution is medication. But cholesterol itself is not the enemy. Your body needs it to build cell membranes, make hormones, produce bile acids for fat digestion, and create vitamin D. The real issue is not whether cholesterol exists...
