Category Archives: Body Care
Words Create Biology
“I think I can, I think I can,” were the words that empowered the little train up that arduous hill. Mantras, affirmations, positive mental attitude training … as the world becomes busier and more complicated, it seems we humans are trying myriad techniques to keep ourselves calm and keep anxiety and depression at bay. Speakers, [...]
Let’s Nail This One Down
Your body sends ongoing signals that tell the world about your health: Your posture, the look on your face, the clarity of your eyes, your energy level and mood are just a few. But your finger and toe nails also have quite a lot to say about you. For example, with the growth rate of [...]
Don’t Call Me Late For Supper
Don’t Call Me Late For Supper When asked what his name was, old Uncle Lester used to respond, “call me anything but late for supper.” Once in a while Uncle Lester came up with a good idea but looking back, this might have been one of his best. Many of us eat dinner late because [...]
A Fighting Chance
You’ve made it through the holidays: excessive sugar and rich food, the stress of parking, shopping and spending, then there’s the office parties, drinking, more drinking, more spending, not enough time to exercise and…all of the above brings us to a lack of quality sleep. What does all this mean to your body? The short [...]
Just Hold It
Enjoying life to its fullest means making the most of our time. With today’s article I’m hoping to free up some time for you and simultaneously improve your health. So, I’ll ask you; how much time do you spend running to the bathroom each day? We’ve talked about many other parts of your body in [...]
The Aches And Pains of Arthritis
Snap, crackle and pop! Not just breakfast cereal anymore–it may be the sound of your joints as you go up a flight of stairs. Joint popping and cracking, or “crepitus”, is one of the more than one hundred forms of arthritis. Do a self-survey: how do you feel? Can you wiggle your fingers and toes, [...]
The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
For many of us “the most wonderful time of the year” is not the holidays–it’s September. The kids are back in school, schedules normalize, and before you know it we have a routine. It feels great to get back on track–hooray for routine! Your body loves the calming effect it provides. So while you are [...]
The Energy Test
You cannot buy energy—it’s priceless. You can however acquire it for free. And while it’s easily spent or wasted, it remains the most coveted commodity on the planet. So, how do you feel? I’m asking–not in a general, casual way, I’m asking you to take inventory on a deeper level. How do you really feel? [...]
Let’s Nail This One Down
Your body is a walking, talking billboard telling the world how well it’s being managed by…you. Your waistline, skin tone, and even your disposition are all outward signs of just how well you’re doing. But there’s another marker that is putting some pretty important information out there. Look down at your hands. Here’s what you’ve [...]
Nothing like a good pair of “Genes”
Your mother or father may have suffered from a serious illness, let’s say cancer. Or maybe several family members are dealing with diabetes. The thought of coming away from the doctor’s office with the same diagnosis can put you in a state of near panic with each check up. It’s true; you are uniquely who [...]
