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...
How Supplements Can Affect Kidney Function
A multivitamin with breakfast. Vitamin D “just in case.” An immune booster when you feel run down. None of it feels extreme, until a routine blood test shows your kidney numbers drifting in the wrong direction. That’s the problem with kidney stress: it can build silently. Supplements are often treated as gentle because they’re sold over the counter and labeled...
Massage Benefits to Your Physical Health
For many people, the idea of getting a massage brings to mind luxury and pampering. However, there are many medical benefits that come from a regular massage, particularly if massage techniques such as Swedish massage and deep tissue massage are used. Massage Benefits According to the Mayo Clinic, there are many real physical benefits to getting a massage. Multiple studies have...
How Many Colors of Food Did You Eat Today?
Think of the rainbow...pretty right. With all of those brilliant NATURAL colors. Majestic really. Now, Think about your last meal and the colors of food you saw on your plate. Probably not as colorful. How do I know? Less than 10% of people get the recommended servings of fruits and vegetables daily. Just in case you are wondering the suggested daily...
