Valentine’s day is for spreading our love to those we care about, however, when we choose to not take responsibility for ourselves–allowing others to take control of our welfare (i.e. wellness) –what’s that about and, as Dr. Phil enjoys saying, “How’s that workin for ya?” If your response is “not well”, how can we learn …
Loving Ourselves Enough to be Our Best Advocate (Part I) Read More »
What a fun descriptor of this relatively new plan. Both Vegan and Paleo plans share the basic principles of eating whole, fresh food that is free of processed ingredients, refined carbohydrates, and dairy. The Pegan plan follows many classic Paleo principles. By eliminating gluten, dairy, soy, and sugars, it puts us in good shape to …
Meet the Pegan Plan: The Lovechild of Paleo and Vegan Read More »
Sadly enough heroin comes in many forms–one with which I’m currently intimate is sugar. You have most likely heard about the numerous studies where rats prefer sugar over addictive drugs like heroin. Suffice it to say–it’s a real deal! OK, yes, I had a great time through the Holidays–traveling out the West to Colorado …
I cannot lie–every January it seems impossible to escape the overload of magazine headlines promoting health and fitness goals that will undoubtedly produce youthfulness, strength and longevity–and what’s not to love about all that–right? In contrast, we seldom hear of people setting spiritual fitness goals–to engage in practices that strengthen the soul–in the knowledge, wisdom …
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So we have arrived once again at the height of the Holiday celebration, when expectations run high and nerves fray at the edges. In this lovely poem, For The Senses, John O’ Donohue offers guidance for navigating this joyous but hectic time of year. This way demands that we slow down, watch, listen, wait. May …
