The #1 health problem you haven’t heard of (and 10 ways to beat it), from EatingWell

I really like the Eating Well blogs; I always find helpful information there and I almost always agree with the advice. Today is no exception. Brierley Wright has a great article on chronic inflammation, what it is and how to avoid it. All the tips are simple changes to your diet and guidance for an exercise [...]

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Food Diary Follow-Up # 4: Drink (& Eat) More Water

Two weeks ago, I posted on the importance of protein and suggested that you take some time to determine how much is the right amount for you. This week, our food diary follow-up is more simple but just as important to a healthy diet: the importance of water. Water is important for a properly functioning [...]

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The Importance of Quieting Your Mind

Here’s a great post by Jeff Gitterman on the importance of meditation. It is adapted from his book “Beyond Success: Redefining the Meaning of Prosperity” © 2009 Jeffrey L. Gitterman, published by AMACOM Books (www.amacombooks.org). As you’ll see, he’s not necessarily talking about “sitting crossed-legged on a cushion” but rather he’s referring to any activity that allows us [...]

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Surprising Benefits of Massage

“I know, I know,” you say, “getting a massage regularly would be great. I wish I had the time to fit one into my super-hectic-crazy-busy schedule once a week, or at least once a month. What a luxury that would be!” Yes, it would be a luxury. But you need to think about it differently [...]

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Happiness Tool Kit

Here’s an article written by Gretchen Rubin (of The Happiness Project fame) that I recently revisited. It is entitled Emergency Tool Kit for Happiness: Take a few measures now and you’ll save yourself stress later. I like it because it is simple and helpful: When we are stressed out, we tend to become even more [...]

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Simple Detoxing

Some folks like to go to extremes to detox; some by going on month-long cleansing diets of, say, lemonade or water or broth. If you are being monitored by a doctor, then those forms of detox aren’t necessarily a bad thing. But there are simpler and safer ways to get some of the toxins out. [...]

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Quote of the Day

If you are going through hell, keep going. -Winston Churchill

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Fun Steps to Reduce Stress: Part 5 of 5

As mentioned in previous parts, stress managment is critical to good health. We can’t avoid stress completely, but we can manage and reduce it. Here’s the final idea: Shop. Shopping is considered “retail therapy” because it releases mood-lifting endorphins and can keep the brain nimble. And walking and carrying heavy shopping bags can be a [...]

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Fun Steps to Reduce Stress: Part 4 of 5

As mentioned in previous parts, stress managment is critical to good health. We can’t avoid stress completely, but we can manage and reduce it. Here’s another idea: Relax with Massage. Massages release toxins that build up in muscles and thus have a calming effect on the body. They also help relax the mind with the [...]

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Fun Steps to Reduce Stress: Part 3 of 5

As mentioned in parts 1 and 2, stress managment is critical to good health. We can’t avoid stress completely, but we can manage and reduce it. Here’s another idea: Sneak Away for a Day or Two. Take a vacation to relax and leave your daily responsibilities behind. No laundry. No meals to cook. No dogs [...]

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