Chronic over-worrying about COVID-19 can intensify our vulnerability to viruses by creating an imbalance in immune function. What can we do to prevent panic and bolster immune protection? You know it’s something that includes exercise ;> Physical activity can protect your body from chronic stress-induced inflammation.
TCM Traditional Chinese Medicine – Benefits, Treatments and Our Modern Life
Today you have television, mobile phones, cars, and all the trappings of modernity. So how can an understanding of medicine from thousands of years before the Internet—or even the microscope—help you today? It’s all about connection. TCM is based on your connection to the world around you. And the principles of Qi—the flowing of energy … Continue reading TCM Traditional Chinese Medicine – Benefits, Treatments and Our Modern Life
Frustration
Typically Tuesday, up n out the door for cardio at the stairs. Today however with the wisdom from my naturopath on Sunday I explored my shoulder, my liver, anger, resentment, frustration. Anger~nah, I’m not an angry person What little sources of anger I experience I think, I, in a healthy way, express and clear.Resentment ~ … Continue reading Frustration
Get Ready To Meet….Reverse Plank
I know all to well the importance of abs/core. Really, I don’t remember what my weight was; something tells me that I really didn’t care at that point. What I do remember is approaching a size 18 in clothes. The circumstance that got my attention was the day I went to turn on the shower. Bee … Continue reading Get Ready To Meet….Reverse Plank
The Power of Song: Why your doctor should be prescribing choir practice
Sunday morning, off to church. If for nothing else, belt out a tune. It's good for you. But I knew that already after engaging in a Radical Self Love Program. One of the areas we touched on was the vagus nerve; what it is, why it's important and how we can EASILY get it working! … Continue reading The Power of Song: Why your doctor should be prescribing choir practice
Take Back Your Power
You know their coming! Their tiny! addictive they'll stress your immune system tighten your pants leaving you full of REGRET!!!! They'll have you in their grip right through to Christmas To the New Year When you'll cry......... NO!!!!!!! .........TINY HALLOWEEN CHOCOLATE BARS Reclaim your power over them with RESET! 5 day program designed to: ✔️ … Continue reading Take Back Your Power
Mind Body and Telomeres
I’m fascinated with telomeres as of late. They form protective caps on chromosomes. “Scientists compared them to the little plastic coverings on shoelace ends that help prevent the strings from fraying.” (I love visuals) “Under normal circumstances, our telomeres get shorter as we get older, diminishing each time a cell divides. Shorter telomeres may contribute … Continue reading Mind Body and Telomeres
Building Cities for People, Not Cars
Walkability, livability and reducing vehicle miles travelled are a few shifts that improve health and wellness of residents, communities and cities. Research has shown that the way neighborhoods and communities are created can have positive OR negative effects on the physical and mental health of residents. Excellent read from Blue Zones "Built Environment Impact On Public … Continue reading Building Cities for People, Not Cars
Is Sunscreen the New Margarine?
Being in the thick of winter, well not so much winter as I remember in last years filled with frigid temperatures and lots of sun, rather meh temperatures and grey sky. I'm always keeping my radar on the amount of sun and how I feel and my vitamin D consumption. My family dies in March! … Continue reading Is Sunscreen the New Margarine?
Pauses
In our fast paced society pauses are needed now more than ever. Taking a pause helps us to get out of our head and into our body, or worse, our hearts. Pauses like naps are severely underrated. Over the last month with the passing of a friend then our beloved dog, I have found myself … Continue reading Pauses
