Winter seems like hardly the time to be outdoors observing nature, but for all of you who do venture out in the cold, you know that a lot happens in the wintertime. Some of you may be forced outside daily by your… read more ...
Several times a year and especially around the New Year, which is common for a lot of us, I reflect on myself and my life. I take a couple of quiet hours to myself, curl up with a journal, and set some goals for the… read more ...
How profoundly are we affected by others and our surroundings? Deeply and constantly. Lately, I've been increasingly aware of the subtle ways in which my personal energy is amplified or depleted. For example when my… read more ...
Many of us get caught up in alot of holiday stress which causes us to be unconscious about what we are putting in our bodies around this time of year.To avoid gaining holiday weight try being more mindful about what… read more ...
The holiday season is supposed to be joyful and care-free…right? Well, this is certainly a hope. However, for many, this time of year can be stressful and even depressing. Here are a few common sources of stress and… read more ...
One of my favorite winter time fruits, the pomegranate, has many confirmed health benefits. Pomegranates are very rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, and folic acid.
These antioxidants:
Keep bad LDL cholesterol from… read more ...
You’re in pain right now, but you’re next massage appointment isn’t for days!!
Don’t just deal with it. Take the time to pay that pain the attention it’s nagging you for! Here are some quick and easy ways to hold… read more ...
When it comes to stress relief, there are many approaches one can take. Things come to mind such as deep breathing, warm bath, watching a movie. Finding ways to relax and unwind can bring the edge off and help us… read more ...
The other day I came home from running a couple of errands and realized that I had absolutely nothing to do. I checked the calendar twice, all was clear. I did not have attachments to plans, I had no work around the… read more ...
Yes, we live in Pittsburgh, and it gets cold…
Sounds pretty basic right?
Well, walk around any college campus in Pittsburgh and you will wonder if the reality has set in. You will see an array of sites from… read more ...
First, I would like to welcome everyone to our very first Blog! If anyone would have told me less than 3 years ago that I would write a website, newsletter, and now blog I would have just laughed. Me and technology… read more ...