Encouraging three-dimensional wellness (body, mind and spirit) gently and naturally
In the US, we have come to expect the instant gratification of most of our desires. From our food to our movies, we want it now. As far as food preparation goes, microwave ovens are a part of this process in almost every venue -- restaurants, gas stations, schools, break rooms, etc. And, if you prepare any of your own food at home, you know that a microwave oven is a necessary tool for getting … [Read More...]
ABC News reported in December of 2011, that the number of people experiencing heartburn (or acid reflux or GERD) has dounbled since 2000. The numbers are huge...25 million Americans report experiencing these symptoms every day. 60 million report having symptoms at least once per month. If those numbers don't grab you, here are a couple of additional facts that might make it more interesting: 1) … [Read More...]
I've done a little research and can't find any good scientific basis for the recommendation to drink what I think of as copious amounts of water. I also don't find much support in my traditional sources either. I did find an interesting concept, though, that resonates with my experience. Eat your water and you won’t need to count your glasses,” said Howard Murad, M.D., Associate … [Read More...]
If you’re a serious fish eater, you may be in the 5 to 10 percent of Americans that have enough omega-3s in their diet. Otherwise you’re in the 90 to 95 percent group that doesn’t get enough … [Read More...]
Since I work in the wellness industry and am starting a new business where I expect people to pay me for my wellness advice and services, I feel that my own wellness is my best (and most visible) … [Read More...]
When I finally get to my About Me page, you'll find that I'm a practitioner of Chinese Medicine. I consider myself primarily to be an Earth School practitioner which means that I place a lot of … [Read More...]
When was the last time you had a good laugh? If you're like me - and you probably are - it's been way to long. Here's some information I gleaned about the medicinal aspect of laughter from an article … [Read More...]