* Spring Is the Season of Opportunity—Don’t Waste It * Everyone has to get good at one of two things: planting in the spring or begging in the fall. I know the following things to be true: Life is about constant, predictable patterns of change. The only constant factor...
Read More* How to Forgive * Science shows learning to forgive can make you happier and healthier. * Your mom told you to forgive. And most religions encourage forgiveness. Plus, it’s just a nice thing to do, right? People who genuinely forgive tend to be healthier and happier, science suggests. For example,...
Read More* The Gift of Breath * A dear friend of mine recently succumbed to emphysema. Before he became ill, he’d been a scholar and a poet and a social activist. He’d had a passion for beauty in all its myriad forms. His life had been rich with rare...
Read More* The Many Possibilities of Joy in a Small Cup: Yoga, Life, and the Second Chakra * Lately, I’m really into joy. That probably makes me sound like a jerk. I don’t mean the kind of joy that comes with huge life-changing events like winning the lottery or making...
Read More* PFC Every 3: The Secret to Blood Sugar Stabilization * The secret to permanent weight loss isn’t a magic pill or exercise routine. It’s called “PFC Every 3.” Essentially, it’s eating balanced portions of protein, carbs and fat every three hours. This keeps your blood sugar stabilized,...
Read More* The Fascinating Benefits Of Figs * It’s time to branch out and chomp down on this sweet, plump dried fruit. * Only familiar with figs because of their appearance in the chewy cookie? It’s time to branch out and chomp down on this sweet, plump dried fruit. Biting into a...
Read More* Raw Fruit Crumble with Almond Cream * The humidity has been rising in my little corner of the world and I couldn’t be happier. The warmth draws us outside for hours on end in the evenings and the early morning light literally makes me jump out of...
Read More* The Good-Mood Diet No matter what’s got you in the dumps, eating certain foods can actually improve your mood. * If you’re feeling: Stressed Out Eat: Chicken stir-fry with brown rice When you’re stressed to the max, you may be tempted to self-soothe with food: a bag of chips, mac...
Read More* A Food Cure for Inflammation * Herbalist Kathy Abascal is on a mission to change the way we eat, with her TQI (“to quiet inflammation”) diet plan. * What led you to create a diet for inflammation? In my late 50s, I began feeling the effects of aging. My shoulders...
Read More* Feel Full for Hours * We've rounded up seven surprisingly filling foods that can satiate you for hours. * Post-Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, models claim that the way they keep their bodies runway-ready is to "snack throughout the day" and "eat more protein." So does that mean snacking on chips, pretzels, and...
Read More* Apple Cider Vinegar: The Benefits and How to Use It * What if there was a healthy, organic, and cheap miracle tonic that could facilitate digestion and detoxification, aid in weight loss, cure acne, and bring on shiny hair? What if there was a healthy, organic, and cheap miracle tonic...
Read More* How Negative Thinking Can Ruin Your Life * I know a woman, a full-time resident of the negative zone, who saved for years to go on her dream vacation. Once she finally got there, it rained constantly—and her vacation was ruined. Now, it’s important to understand that residing...
Read More* Are Your Pots And Pans Poisoning You? * Like penicillin, Coca-Cola’s secret recipe, and the Dead Sea Scrolls, the discovery of Teflon’s nonstick powers was a total and complete accident. Back in 1938, a chemist was trying to concoct freezing agents when he and his associates quickly recognized that...
Read More* Top 12 Cholesterol-Lowering Foods * Cholesterol is often one of the most misunderstood aspects of heart health. For many people, a cholesterol-lowering diet brings to mind low-fat meals that lack flavor. However, as you’ll come to see, this couldn’t be further from the truth! When it comes to lowering...
Read More* Honey: The Sweet Solution to Antibiotic Resistance * Since ancient times, honey has been used as a natural cure for infections, burns, and wounds; but as with most natural remedies, it was eventually replaced by modern medicine. Conventional antibiotics are a modern miracle in that they’ve saved...
Read More* How to Take Control Of Your Health and Your Weight * Have you ever wondered why despite all the efforts you have put into drugs, nutritional supplements, diet, exercise, your body just seems to have a mind of its own? That despite all your good intentions, the...
Read More* Carry-On Wellness * No matter the duration of your flight, it’s important to take good care of yourself. What you do—or don’t do—aboard the plane makes all the difference in the world when it comes to your wellness. To ensure that you stay in top form, follow...
Read More13 Ways to Take Care of Yourself Every Day * Don’t get stuck in an unhealthy daily grind. Here’s how to work “me time” into your busy schedule. It’s 7:30 a.m. and your alarm is blaring. Squinty-eyed, you reach for your phone, fumbling to swipe that horrible noise...
Read More[embed]https://youtu.be/4k-ViLEsE4Y[/embed] * * Instantly Ageless is an Instant Success on The Doctors With all of the online buzz generated by Instantly Ageless™, the medical professionals on the Emmy Award-winning daytime talk show, The Doctors, decided to put the product to the test — and the results are beautiful! You...
Read MoreStop Self Criticizing, Start Meditating * According to the experts, meditation lessens the extremities of negative thoughts, changes patterns of belief and facilitates learning how to forgive yourself. Admit it, you’ve been there: acting as your own worst critic by doubting yourself. As a writer and yoga instructor,...
Read More* Weight Loss Decisions: Which Cardiovascular Exercise Is For You * Some people live near mountains; some people live near the suburbs. Some people live in the city and are incredibly busy. Depending on personal taste and where you live, you may prefer one form of cardiovascular exercise...
Read MoreStop and Smell the Roses * The beginning of a business, much like the beginning of a relationship, is all about passion. You’re excited to work on every new project, filled with ideas about pleasing customers, and sure that you’re going to create something meaningful. As your business...
Read MoreBrain Food for Happiness * * Did you know that compassion, the act of recognizing someone else’s suffering with the inclination to want to support them, creates important activity shifts in the brain that are associated with resiliency and well-being? I recently attended a talk at a fundraiser where...
Read More5 Mindset Traps That Will Derail Your Success * For 12 years, I was a bread delivery driver, and I dreamed of more for my life. But I also listened to my doubt and fear, and I let them keep me from more—from success. Then I finally got...
Read MoreActually It’s Happiness that Loves Company * Not only do your happy feelings spread through your social network, your happiness can be increased by people you’ve never even met, reports a study from Harvard Medical School. Harvard Medical School professor of sociology Nicholas Christakis and University of California...
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