Soups 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 […]
Read moreThis last two weeks of the year can be so fun and full of parties and holiday treats. When you are shopping for your holiday meals make sure to include lots of fresh produce. Fill your cart with fruits and vegetables you know you and your family will eat. Be the guest that brings a fruit or veggie tray. Fill […]
Read moreStudies have shown that cinnamon can lower cholesterol levels and triglyceride levels in adults. Australian researchers found that cinnamon helps to lower stomach acid levels and reduce many of the causes of indigestion. Please read this short article on the study about cinnamon. It is so easy to add more cinnamon into our daily diets. Add cinnamon to your homemade […]
Read moreThis last month of the year can be a real time of defeat for many people. The weight gained from eating all of the holiday treats and high calorie foods at parties might cause many people to give up their fitness goals in the new year. There is a way to make it through this season without weight gain. Make […]
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