Our health is one of those things that we totally take for granted; it is usually not until something bad happens that we fully realize what a gift it is. But, it does not have to be that way. We do not have to wait until we lose our health to try and gain it back. We can start making positive changes now, before it becomes mission critical. Unfortunately, this is easier said … [Read more...]
Four Natural Alternatives For Dealing With Depression From Caregiving
Being a caregiver for a loved one can often feel like a time-consuming, hectic job that nobody is paying you to do. Over time, your body and mind can both start feeling the effects of this day-in day-out stress. Yet because you are constantly focused on providing care for your family member, sometimes you may tend to put you and your needs second. This can potentially become a … [Read more...]
Ways to Avoid Feeling Run Down this Holiday Season
Do you ever feel like you’re not able to enjoy the holiday season because you’re too worn out, run down and coming down with one cold after another? While there are some very real reasons why winter can be hard on your health and well-being, there are things you can do to improve your energy levels and avoid sickness so that you can enjoy spending more time with friends and … [Read more...]
4 Apps for the Outdoorsmen in Your Family
The best things in life are free; watching the sun rise and set, counting stars and exploring constellations from their deck, hiking and finding adventures in out-of-the-way locations both near and far. Simple things are a joy. However, if you have someone in your family who loves the simple pleasures, you know how hard it can be to buy them something they’ll actually use. … [Read more...]
This is How I Lost Weight with Yoga
There have been instances in my life when I have been tempted to become complacent with my lifestyle and ignore my daily dose of health; i.e. yoga practice. Spending what little spare time I got with a cup of coffee in one hand and remote control of TV in the other, seemed heavenly! Confident enough that once I started on my yogic sessions, there was no looking back. I was a … [Read more...]