February 2012
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January 2012
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Keep Going!
It’s almost two weeks into the New Year. How are you doing? Is life starting to challenge you? Are you feeling fear creep in, trying to pull you back??
(Reference: Merriam-Webster) BECOME: To come into existence, to come to be, to undergo change or development….
Keep going!!! It’s the darkest part of the hour before the light starts to glow; the stillness in the morning’s...
December 2011
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Holiday Reflections
This is the time of year for reflection and goal setting.
Around the world people celebrate holidays that bring light into the darkness.
If the room is dark, turn on a light.
Bringing visual light into a room where you are feeling scared or overwhelmed can calm you. The warmth of a candle this time of year holds many great qualities for a space and the people in it.
What do children need when...
September 2011
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Safe Core Training
Even with the best intentions, it is important to understand the anatomy of movement to prevent stress, strain, injury or to prevent wasting your precious time doing activities that lack benefits. Learn to listen to what your body is saying before you move. Remember the goal is to support a long term healthy and active lifestyle!
Here is a short overview video on protecting your lower back while...
June 2011
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Relationships
“Kabbalah teaches universal principles that apply to all peoples of all faiths and all religions, regardless of ethnicity or where you come from. The beauty of studying Kabbalah is that you can’t be forced to think in a particular way.
We’ve all been resigned on a certain level to the ups and downs of life. But does life have to be so rocky? Can situations start at one point and just continue...
May 2011
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Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy & Mirrors
Here is a wonderful video by my colleague speaking about the healing process and how the therapist supports the client into awareness and wellbeing:
March 2011
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Food Additive Concerns
Eating nutritionally dense foods are something we all need to be mindful about for maintaining a healthy and active body. Research on children should also give pause to what any adult considers consuming.
I ask, “If this is not healthy and beneficial to feed to a child, why would I feed it to myself?”
February 2011
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Prescription Pain Medication and Infants
Recently in the news there were some disturbing statistics about infants suffering from prescription pain medication withdrawal upon birth. It turns out this was reported last year ( Watch Video ) and is gaining attention again because the numbers of infants suffering has been rising at a very fast rate.
Here is a summary of the current news ( read the full article ):
“[Janet] Colbert, a...
November 2010
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Harmony
You are what you eat and what you do today is the foundation for your tomorrow…In this video The Prince of Wales brings to light a deeper meditation, “Isn’t it terrible to be given this gift and then to go and wreck it.”…what are your daily choices?
You may feel powerless when really your choices matter.
Learn more:
Biomimicry Institute : The science and...
October 2010
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Fall Fiesta Chili
There is something so romantic about the changing colors of the maple and elm trees, the fresh smell of a cool dew grass morning, the subtle chill that makes snuggling under a blanket by the fireplace in the evening a welcoming home that I love.
In the practice of Ayurveda our routine of living is honored by a dance that matches the change of time during the day and the change of seasons to ease...
September 2010
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NEWS ALERT
“The diabetes drug Avandia will be suspended entirely in Europe, while patients in the United States will be allowed access to the medicine.
The differing paths taken by European and American drug regulators reflect, in part, their differing powers. In Europe, drugs never gain permanent approval, and sales can rather easily be suspended. The F.D.A. does not have the power to give drugs...
The Power of Presence
Learning about the message you send from dogs. This episode of Dog Whisperer focuses on the human. Cesar is brilliant.
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August 2010
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Skin Care Safety
Did you know that there are no government regulations on beauty products?
This means that the manufactured products you put on your body can have any chemical in them; chemicals that do not have to be tested for safety.
The human body absorbs about 60% of what is put on it; this is why some drugs are now being applied in patches on the skin, because what the skin absorbs goes directly into the...
EATING IN AMERICA
I have had many conversations with International friends trying to solve their questions about eating in America and obesity. In return, I asked why food tastes better abroad and do they live more active lifestyles back home.
Perhaps the entrance of GMO foods and corn syrups into the market is part of the answer. Watch the complete documentary The Future of Food (commercial free online).
Wired...
July 2010
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LAUGHTER: IT’S ALL GOOD!
“Laughter is the best medicine”. Yes, and it is free! Ayurvedic Medicine teaches an important component for good health: relationships. It is vital to be surrounded with people that provide positive impact. Being mindful to surround ourselves with people and activities that help us release the tension we accumulate each day is a wonderful priority to have; bond with good humor. Laughing from the...
Beach Body Drinking Tips
One of my favorite ways to relax is with a light cocktail on a beach feeling the warm salty breeze off the ocean…. I can hear the criticism, “how can you promote wellness and drink alcohol?” My answer: life is short and life is meant to be enjoyed. Let’s enjoy the moments we have together while we still have them and prolong our health with wise choices, moderation, and modification; that is how...
AVOCADO SPOONABLE SMOOTHIE
I hope you enjoy this recipe. I created it for myself as a healthy alternative to ice cream. It is sure to satisfy that craving for something rich and creamy!
Nutrients that will make you feel and look good:
Avocados are full of nutrients such as B vitamins, and minerals. Plus they are full of healthy monounsaturated fats, which are proven to lower cholesterol, and contain high concentrations of...
HEALING A HANGOVER
Sometimes celebrations get the best of us and we consume too much alcohol. Hopefully, the lesson is learned and we respect our body the next time we lift a glass to toast. Alcohol is a toxin; remember the warning label is not just there to add style to the bottle. Health and wellbeing are an accumulation of how we care for ourselves inside and out. Accumulation of stress is the main cause of...
June 2010
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Prenatal Care
Parents are magnificent beings of life force that bring blessings of little ones into the world. This is a time of excitement for many and also a time of mixed emotions as women “lose control” over their changing bodies or men “struggle to connect” with what is happening outside of their bodies. For some the blessing of a child is a smooth and easy time; for others it is if full of...