“Get them to wait two or three days…” Those were the words of wisdom from my natural health mentor. They saved me from a costly and painful skin graft operation. As I was being prepared for admission my nurse listened to my pleas… Continue reading Too Much of a Good Thing?
Stress management is core for optimum performance and health. When we experience acute stress our gene receptors are changed. This change is known as the methylation of DNA and it is present in cancer and chronic disease. Researchers from the Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB), together with colleagues from Basel, Trier and London published the results of their study this week in Translational Psychiatry. (It’s complicated…just saying). … Continue reading Stress changes our DNA
“I used to run from my yesterdays until… Marvelous moved in and turned all my attention toward possibles and purpose in my life. She is a wild and sensible guest.” -Rhana Pytell Marvelous often changes presence: Friend, lover, child, teacher, mentor, beloved puppy, et al. Each brings a message, a light that illumines the universe for us. One marvelous friend transitioned on August 18th along … Continue reading Take a Breather
Difficulty managing their sometimes multiple conditions likely results from the many roles women play as caregiver, employee and patient, to name just a few. Continue reading We Need a Plan for Women’s Heart Health
We munched our way around the fundraiser. Over the top grilled prawns, craft beers and a splash of elegant, gourmet, energetic offerings from our community businesses primed us for supporting our local non-profits. We sipped, perused and cheerfully gave up our contact information booth by booth. In one aphotic corner a young man stood behind his designated table and with the party well underway his … Continue reading Winning the Health Game
Art, creativity and imagination are agents of wellness. Continue reading Expressive Art ~ A Vital Nutrient
“There is rarely a “right” decision for any stage in disease. There’s one for you, but there is no single “right” decision. – David Agus MD According to author David Agus MD “The End of Illness” is a reachable state. Here is what we need to do: Eat nutrient dense foods every day on a schedule. It could be 2 meals and a snack, 3 … Continue reading The Code of Self-Care
If making lifestyle changes to improve health and well-being seems like an impossible task take a look at Jean Fain’s video Thinspiration. Continue reading Integrating Self-Compassion
Forty percent of our happiness is a result of our intentionality. If living intentionally could increase our happiness by 10, 20, 30 or even 40% why don’t we? Continue reading How Happy Are You?
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