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Natural Healing Remedy: Herbal Ginger
7/14/10

Ease a tummy-ache … relieve arthritis pain … cure cancer?  If I had an upset stomach when I was young, my mom would give me ginger ale. As a child, I thought the reason that it made me feel better was because of the bubbles. Continued ....

Finding Your Yoga: A Brief Guide to Common Yoga Styles
6/3/10

Finding Your Yoga: A Brief Guide to Common Yoga StylesYoga has gone mainstream in the United States. Studios are popping up on every corner, classes are being offered at the “Y”, in health clubs, in adult education programs at your local school, in the park at sunrise, on the beach at sunset.  Continued ....

 

10 Common Exercise Mistakes
5/24/10

10 Common Exercise MistakesTips to Help You Get the Most From Your WorkoutIf you’re just starting out in your pursuit for fitness, or if you’ve been working out but aren’t seeing the results you hoped for, take note of some common exercise mistakes that can prevent you from getting the most out of your efforts. Continued ....

 

Egg-cellent Eating - English Muffin & Asparagus Bake
5/17/10

Healthy Eathing: Egg-cellent Eating - English Muffin & Asparagus BakeI found this recipe in the April issue of Better Homes & Gardens. Although somewhat high in cholesterol due to the eggs, this is delicious, easy to make and great for Sunday brunch, lunch or a light dinner. I used whole-wheat english muffins, substituted 1% organic milk for the Half & Half, and broccolini ....
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20 Reasons to Practice Yoga
5/11/10

20 Reasons to Practice YogaI wrote a blog, recently, about the healing benefits of Restorative Yoga. What I didn't mention is that those benefits are only a small part of what you can experience when yoga becomes a part of your daily life. No other form of exercise has a more profound effect on you as a whole… physically, mentally or spiritually. Continued ....


The Simple Push Up

5/3/10


The Simple Push UpMany years ago, I heard Jack LaLanne, the “Godfather of Fitness” say “if you only have time to do one exercise, do push ups.” Why? Because the simple push up is the single exercise that engagesevery muscle group in your body. Continued ....

 

 

An Apple a Day ... The Health Benefits of Apples
4/13/10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nitty Gritty Pick of the Month: Natural Fitness Exercise Ball
4/5/10

Nitty Gritty Pick of the Month: Natural Fitness Exercise BallNatural Fitness is a company that takes conservation very seriously. Their products are made of natural, sustainable and recycled materials. The yoga mats are made from natural rubber; yoga blocks from cork and bamboo ... continued ...

 

Healthy Eating: Chocolate Chip Angel Food Cake 
3/29/10

Healthy Eating: Chocolate Chip Angel Food CakeIf you’re looking for a chocolate fix that will appease your carb cravings without sacrificing your waistline, try this recipe.  It's a fairly guilt-free indulgence -- the angel food cake is low in calories and fat and the dark chocolate is high in ... continued ....

 

Restorative Yogaaaaahhhhhh!
3/15/10

Restorative YogaRestorative yoga is a gentle, therapeutic style of yoga. Props such as pillows, blankets, blocks and sandbags, are used to support the body to deepen the benefits of the poses. It’s a nurturing practice that promotes the effects of conscious relaxation.  Continued ....

Three Deep Breaths ... a mini meditation
3/02/10

If you’re like a lot of people, you may have considered meditating but don’t feel you have the time. Or maybe you’ve tried meditating but you can’t seem to get it right … your mind wonders, you can’t sit still or you fall asleep. Continued ....
 
 
 
It looks like winter isn’t finished with us as the north braces for yet another storm.  What better comfort food is there for a cold, snowy night than a warm, hearty bowl of barley & lentil soup? Continued ....
 

Rocker Shoes: Just a Fad or the Real Deal?
2/17/10

The latest craze in athletic footwear is making an awful lot of promises.  Can a pair of shoes tone and tighten your legs, give you a perky derriere, burn more calories and get you in shape without setting a foot in the gym? Continued….

Breathe Easy with a Neti Pot
2/10/10

Neti PotI read, recently, that sinusitus is currently one of the top reasons people visit their doctors in the United States. Considering the increasing levels of pollution and chemicals in our environment, it’s not surprising that the number of people suffering from allergies, asthma and other forms of nasal congestion and respiratory illnesses continues to rise.  Continued...

Nitty Gritty Pick of the Month - Manduka Black Mat Pro
2/02/10

If you’re serious about your yoga or Pilates practice and want to invest in a mat that offers the ultimate in support, stability and performance, then consider the  Manduka Black Mat PRO. Known for its comfort and cushioning, it’s reputed to be the mat chosen first by yoga instructors worldwide.  Continued ...

New Uses for Old Yoga Mats
1/17/10

New Uses for Old Yoga Mats - Recycling Ideas for Yoga MatsThere are over 15 million people practicing yoga in the U.S. and that means that there are lots of used yoga mats out there.  You probably have one or two old mats rolled up and out of sight in your closet … attic … basement … under the bed … that you no longer use but don’t know what to do with and can’t let end up in a landfillContinued ....

What About Infomercial Exercise Equipment?
1/11/10

Midlife Dilemma: Gaining Weight; Losing Muscle
1/3/10

The Stability Ball - A Core Workout at the Office?
12/24/09

Propping Your Yoga
12/18/09

Great Gear for a Strong Core
12/10/09

Aerobic Exercise
12/3/09

Choosing a Heart Rate Monitor 
11/18/2009


 

 

Health Benefits of Apples

We’ve all heard it from our mothers, who heard it from their mothers, who heard it from …well, you get the picture … “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.”  Have you ever wondered, though, where that saying came from and if there’s any truth behind it? Do apples have healing properties? Continued .... 

 


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