I enjoy fashion as much as any other person.  I also enjoy being healthy.  Although I had closet full of higher heels, I am finding that I feel better when I wear a lower heeled shoe.  In an effort to practice what I preach, I am focusing on a healthier, and pretty shoe for me, […]

The Isa Upanishad , a Yoga text starts:  ” All is perfect, so perfectly perfect!  Whatever being lives, moves and breathes on Earth…..is perfect.”   I am not making any religious statement, but, what if we really believed and acted  as if we really believed this.

What is an Integrative Health Coach?  An Integrative Health Coach is a Coaching program created by Duke Integrative Medicine.  Using the Duke Integrative model for medicine, when a life changing diagnosis is given an Integrative Health Coach helps create a personalized health plan based on your current and individual needs based on where you are. […]

I recently added INSTANT HEART RATE, available for free or expanded for a small fee at the Apple App store.  This app measures your heart rate using the camera flash on certain iPhone models.  I find it helpful to have data to share with my healthcare providers and this is a tool that can be […]

MOTHER EARTH NEWS has published a GUIDE TO WOMEN’S HEALTH.  This magazine covers things like uses of herbs, stress management, wholesome foods for health, yoga, types of breathing, natural hair color and more.  The information is written by certified professionals and doctors and are things we can all do at home.  All for only $6.99! […]

We all live a demanding life.  Setting aside some personal retreat time may help keeping us centered.  Find a time when no one else is awake and do whatever you like for just a few minutes.  Find your favorite part of the day and celebrate it!   A quiet cup of tea all for you! […]

One of the most important things I do is to find my joy.  It is also something I am very often reminding people to do.  We often plan for everything yet very often forget to add some simple enjoyment.  What would life look life if we started with joy first on our agendas and meant […]

Many of us use Complementary Alternative Medicine. I recommend using qualified and reputably trained sources.   Many states do not have requirements for some of these areas, for example, yoga.   In many states someone can open a yoga  studio and start a teacher training program with no yoga training and it is legal.  I […]

I have long been waiting for a book from Lee Albert, NMT.  LIVE PAIN- FREE WITHOUT SURGERY has been released.  I highly recommend the book and any work from Mr. Albert.  The book provides simple descriptions and gentle exercises to do for tension headaches, neck pain TMJ, lower back pain, carpal tunnel,  and many more. […]

I have been using pUniverse often.  Many planets are visible in the sky and with pUniverse I can point my iPhone and this app identifies everything for me.  It also tells me what I can look forward to in future skies and more!  A wonderful activity and nice to do with the family.