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Last week I got back into my garden, my hands in the dirt, squatting to pull weeds for hours, removing dead leaves and branches, harvesting beautifully ripe no-spray strawberries.
It was a joy to be nurturing nature. And a pain…literally. My legs and back are sore to the core. I realized – my garden and I are in the worst shape ever!
And then as I wondered again why we pay our landscape maintenance company to come regularly to “mow, blow, and go,” why do we pay people (gardeners, housekeepers, …
It was a joy to be nurturing nature. And a pain…literally. My legs and back are sore to the core. I realized – my garden and I are in the worst shape ever!
And then as I wondered again why we pay our landscape maintenance company to come regularly to “mow, blow, and go,” why do we pay people (gardeners, housekeepers, …
Dealing with Depression
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Having dealt with depression for many years, I believe that an Integrative approach looking at all aspects of our lives is the key to healing. Yes, sometimes medications are necessary and helpful. But usually it is something more than a lack of a pill. These are the things that have helped pull me out of the downward spiral and re-connect with the joy…
Choosing a Sauna: What to Look For, What to Avoid
A good friend of mine with Breast Implant Illness who also happens to be a bargain hunter recently asked me if a discount-brand infrared sauna would be ok. She knows that detoxing with sauna is helpful for her and has experienced the benefits, but was wary about what she is being exposed to in a public sauna and was ready to invest in her health. But should she pay the big bucks for a name brand or would the one that she found at a substantial discount suffice? Here are the major things that I t…
Sweat for Your Life: The Benefits of Infrared Sauna
Being sweaty hasn’t traditionally been regarded as a good thing (unless you’re a professional athlete). In fact, we’ve been told to do the exact opposite. Do you remember the ads like I do (OK, these are dating me...)? Want to be confident and secure? Don’t sweat. Want to be successful in your career? Never let them see you sweat. And for us ladies, make sure you’ve got something that’s strong enough for a man, but made for a woman! Now of course, having body odor is not a great thing. B…
3 Reasons Why I Wrote "Resilient Health"
Medical School of the Internet – Part I
This first reason why I wrote Resilient Health has two parts. The first is the very abundant presence of Doctor Google and what happened to my Facebook feed.
You see, I am a skeptic and a researcher by nature. So when things come across my feed such as:
Before the conversat…
This first reason why I wrote Resilient Health has two parts. The first is the very abundant presence of Doctor Google and what happened to my Facebook feed.
You see, I am a skeptic and a researcher by nature. So when things come across my feed such as:
“Beaver Butts Emit Goo Used for Vanilla Flavoring”
(Yes, that’s an actual posting from National Geographic, no less)
I want to know – Is this really true? What does the data REALLY say?Before the conversat…
What Makes One Person Sad and Another Happy?
Lately I’ve been hearing news from many people going through difficult times and I am reminded of a story that my dear mentor Dr. David Simon would sometimes share. It apparently has several possible origins, but I like this version.
King Solomon asked his most trusted minister Benaiah to find a special ring that he wanted to wear for a festival. He said, "It has special powers. If a happy man looks at it, he becomes sad, and if a sad man looks at it, he becomes happy." Solomon knew that no suc…
King Solomon asked his most trusted minister Benaiah to find a special ring that he wanted to wear for a festival. He said, "It has special powers. If a happy man looks at it, he becomes sad, and if a sad man looks at it, he becomes happy." Solomon knew that no suc…
Why Detox Instead of Diet?
With the New Year comes new resolutions. For many, that involves getting healthy and very often that translates into going on a diet. But, what if I told you that going on a diet could potentially release stored toxins into your system that could make you feel bad, get sick and potentially even prevent you from losing weight?
That’s what happened to Christopher, a 32 year-old successful salesman who had put on 35 pounds since college. Friendly and gregarious, he enjoyed celebrating his success…
That’s what happened to Christopher, a 32 year-old successful salesman who had put on 35 pounds since college. Friendly and gregarious, he enjoyed celebrating his success…
Top 7 Tips for Managing Stress
Struggling with stress and feeling over-whelmed? Incorporate these 7 tips into your regular routine to get your body and mind back on track.
- Meditate. Learn and practice a meditation or relaxation technique on a daily basis. Breathe deeply. As a start, check out my guided So Hum meditation.
- Exercise. Integrate flexibility, strength building, and cardiovascular activities into your daily routine. Even if you can only fit in 15 minutes of walking, it is worth it.
- Eat well. Favor an …
Top Supplements for Stress - Adaptogens
Are you starting to feel the over-buzz of the holiday season? Time stretched too thin? Endless list of things to do and people to take care of? Well, you are certainly not alone. Here are a few of my favorite natural supplements to help get you through the holiday chaos and a 10% discount on high-quality supplements.
What are adaptogens? This unique class of herbs help your body ADAPT to stress by increasing your resilience and normalizing body functions. In addition, these herbs often have o…
What are adaptogens? This unique class of herbs help your body ADAPT to stress by increasing your resilience and normalizing body functions. In addition, these herbs often have o…
Earth Day Should Be Every Day
As we pay attention to the environment and how to take care of our planet during the celebration of Earth Day, it is my desire that doing so will plant seeds of awareness that will continue to grow and blossom throughout the year. This is of fundamental importance because we need small acts from a multitude of people to make a change. It is great that leaders from 175 countries signed the historic Paris climate accord to reduce emissions affecting climate change through policies. That is a hu…
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