"Free your mind and the rest will follow." This has become my new mantra in my quest to incorporate more meditation into my daily regime. Even though I am well aware of the benefits of meditation and how it reduces stress, boosts your immune system and builds new brain cells, I still seem to struggle
I hope you had a chance to watch some or perhaps all of the Broken Brain docuseries. I thought the information was fascinating but also a bit scary! The number of people that suffer from some type of brain dysfunction is staggering. However, there is hope! If we start taking steps now, many of our "broken brain"
It's official....the cold and flu season has arrived! And it is a bad one! The latest report is that the flu virus is in all states except Hawaii and has affected an estimated 12 million people! Apparently, the severity is due to the fact that the H3N2 strain is one of the most aggressive we've
I hope not, but the reality is that some of your skincare products contain ingredients that can make you sick! All of the lotions, soaps, shampoos and beauty products that we use everyday are being absorbed into our bodies through our skin. Just because the label says "all natural," can we be sure the ingredients are
Have you started planning your New Years resolutions yet? Feeling grumpy just thinking about it? I know dieting is always a popular choice, but who wants to feel deprived when it comes to eating? Although calorie restriction can lead to weight loss initially, studies show that people typically are unable to sustain the weight loss because
When it comes to Christmas shopping, it is so easy to get caught up in the stress of finding the perfect gift. Believe me, I have been there on more than one occasion! Seems like I always have at least one person on my list that I have no idea what to get them. The stress builds and I end up buying a
If you are not familiar with the term "Medical Food," you are not alone! I had not heard of it until recently. And, I was so intrigued by the information that I just had to share it with you! I stumbled upon the topic of Medical Food when I attended a lecture last month sponsored
Thanksgiving is about tradition. Actually, who am I kidding.....we all know it's about the food! I guess tradition comes into play because we tend to make the same dishes every year. Since we only eat them on Thanksgiving, it makes sense that we would cook the food we know and love. But what if you
Cold and flu season is creeping up on us so it is the perfect time to think about boosting your immune system. Getting enough sleep, eating lots of veggies and lowering your stress level are just a few of the things you can do on a daily basis to stay healthy. These are all good
Finally, Autumn has arrived! Here in the desert, we are not quite into the cooler weather, but we are getting some glimpses of it! I always laugh when I hear myself saying, "we will only be in the 90's this week." I know the 90's may seem hot to most folks, but after 4-5 months