Body Wellness

Everyday Foods to Keep You Healthy

There are many wonderful natural whole foods that are good for our health. In times of stress it is very important to pay extra attention to a healthy diet. One of the foods that has always been a food promote for health is the apple and since apples are coming in season now might be a good time to focus on the merits of the apple which has been the center of legends, folklore, and even religion for thousands of years. More…

Accept What Troubles Befall

If all misfortunes were laid in one common heap whence everyone must take an equal portion, most people would be contented to take their own and depart. Socrates I am recovering from cancer surgery and doing quite well. However not a day goes by that I am not haunted with an ache, a pain or a reminder of the possibility that the cancer will return. Most days I push the negative thoughts away and go on living my life embracing the day, the hour, the moment. We all get caught up in our own troubles and illnesses and can slip into that place of despair. Nothing brings you out of self concern than to hear the tragedy of another person. I share this story with you because it can give us all time to pause and be grateful. More…

Holding Onto Your Center

No emotional crisis is wholly the product of outward circumstances. These may precipitate it. But what turns an objective situation into a subjectively critical one is the interpretation the individual puts upon it – the meaning it has in his emotional economy; the way it affects his self-image. – Bonaro Overstreet More…

Spotlight on Choline: the Tie to Breast Cancer

Have you heard of the nutrient choline? It’s been in the news quite a bit lately because of studies tying it to the prevention of breast cancer. Here’s what you need to know. Choline is not a vitamin or mineral but it is one of many nutrients needed by the body that have very specific roles in day to day body processes. More…

The Good Old Days

Enjoy yourself. These are the good old days you're going to miss in the years ahead. – Anon I found myself talking this week about the good old days and how much easier it was when I was young. I suddenly realized that I was showing my age. I remember my parents talking about the good old days. But as the above quote says enjoy this very moment because before you know it this moment will be a part of the good old days you reflect back upon. More…

Gluten-Free Living Guidelines, Part 2

This is part two on the gluten-free diet so if you missed part one, you can listen to it at WDBO.com, just click on the Nutrition & Health Center and look for the podcast archives at the bottom of the page. Did you know that the glue on envelopes, imitation seafood and gum may contain gluten? To really make the gluten free diet work for you, it’s important to know all the ins and outs particularly where gluten hides in products that you might not think about. More…

The Astrology of Menopause and Peri-menopause

Since I specialize primarily in working with women who are in midlife, I naturally talk to women who are dealing with various aspects of menopause and peri-menopause. I had never really looked into the astrology of menopause-related symptoms until recently (when I went through a bunch myself). Now that I have, I thought I'd share a few findings with those of you who are interested. First, a few caveats and disclaimers: This information comes from my own records and observations and it isn't in the least bit complete or definitive. Nor can it help you diagnose or treat symptoms; you'll need an M.D. or an alternative health practitioner for that. More…

Judgment

If you compare yourself with others you may become vain or bitter, for always there will greater and lesser persons than yourself. – Max Ehrmann We are all quick to pass judgment on the world, on others, and on ourselves. Some times it seems the world is so critical, cold, and cruel. Some times we are especially critical of ourselves. Some times in yoga class I find individuals struggle with the ability to simply release themselves from their self conscious ways and be present and aware. More…

Connect and Grow

I feel the need of relationships and friendship, of affection; of friendly intercourse…I cannot miss these things without feeling, as does any other intelligent man, a void and a deep need. --Vincent van Gogh More…

In the Moment

Every possession and every happiness is but lent by chance for an uncertain time, and may therefore be demanded back the next hour. – Arthur Schopenhauer More…