Gentle yoga classes are such a great way for all of us to stay active with less injuries as we age. In the American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, more studies from Japan proved even the heart healthy benefits gained from a gentle stretch class. Here is a short article on some of the those benefits! http://www.dole.com/Articles/Stretching-Benefits
Read moreIf you need to be on a gluten free diet, you might want to try this free app from Gluten Free and More. There are helpful tips, recipes and coupons on this app. http://www.nowfindglutenfree.com/the-app/
Read moreWe know that soda is not good for our health. It is astonishing how much sugar companies are able to get into those little cans and bottles. You will get more sugar in one 20 oz soda beverage than you will get in an entire week if you put 2 teaspoons of sugar in your coffee every day for 7 […]
Read moreSoups are a very healthy and economical meal anytime of the year. January is a great month to try some new soup recipes on these colder days! Here is a vegan Mexican Rice soup recipe that is very simple to make. If you would like to add more vegetables or a meat to this soup you can add shredded chicken […]
Read moreWhen we are upset, it can be very hard to stop everything and take deep breaths. If you are taking a weekly yoga class, this type of stress management will become more second nature. Here is a great short article on ways that yoga can help with anger management. I hope you will set aside time to be a part […]
Read moreThe sports drinks that are on the shelves at stores are not very good for your health. Sports drinks are full of sugar, caffeine and artificial sweeteners. Water is the best way to hydrate. Drinking regular tea or coffee is a much safer way to get a little caffeine boost. There are very high levels of caffeine in most sports […]
Read moreFlu season can be a challenging time of year to stay healthy. My family has had great success with fighting the flu naturally by following the advice prescribed by Dr. David Williams. Here is one of Dr. William’s short articles on natural flu fighting remedies. http://www.drdavidwilliams.com/natural-cold-and-flu-treatments/ At the first sign of body aches and chills, my family takes this […]
Read moreFunctional flexibility is very important as we age. We need to keep our muscles working in activities that will stretch and strengthen them. It is important to stay flexible and maintain good balance as we all sit for many hours a day in our cars, homes or at our work places. Here is a great article listing some of the […]
Read moreMy students know that in any class I teach, we will be doing a lot of slow breathing to calm that fight or flight pattern that goes on in our nervous system all week long. “When you take in slow, steady breaths, your brain gets the message that all is well and activates the parasympathetic response, said Dr. Brown. When […]
Read moreCold and flu season is here. The best way to strengthen the immune system is to get enough rest, hydrate with water all day long and eat a diet full of fruits and vegetables and low in sugar. Sugar suppresses the immune system. A single cough can contain as many as 200 million virus particles and is said to travel […]
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