4 Health Benefits of Socializing with ‘Strangers’
I have got to be honest with you. I'm a bit of an introvert. I like small intimate settings with close friends, conversation and a nice meal. It's not very often that you'll find me hamming it up on the dancefloor or introducing myself to ladies that I...
Why You Should Plank, Every Day
The one minute plank will make you stronger in every part of your body. Don’t worry too much about how you start it or how long you can keep it. Just do it! If you can’t do a full plank start on your forearms and knees, hold it as long as you can and try...
Taking the Topic of Depression & Suicide Out of the Closet
Sufia wrote me wanting to bring attention to the suicide epidemic we are facing. Within days we have lost Kate Spade and now Anthony Bourdain but there are so many people suffering and taking their lives.
How I’m quitting Sugar. Tips and tricks to healthier eating habits.
Earlier this month, I was a little down on energy, very unusual for me, so I stopped into the nearest wellness clinic for a quick B12 shot. This is an old trick for an energy boost handed down from my mother (yours too probably). Honestly, I don’t think that they ever...
25 Positive Affirmations to Share with Your Younger Self
Inspiring self-worth in our children is a mothers manifest destiny. The road of life is filled with unexpected twists and turns. This trip doesn't come with a road map, it's all word of mouth! It is our duty to share with our children these fundamental truths that can...
Hiking Over 50
I have always loved the Wild. Being out in nature; be it on the lake or in the mountains, is where I am able to feel grounded and at peace. Since moving to Montana, I have taken up nature exploration more than I was able to in West Texas. Montana is a land bursting...
Floatation Therapy
I was so excited to do this floatation therapy. I had heard stories about people who had tried it. Few of them were good. That could say something about my choice in friends. Case in point, one person said they ran out of things to think about, getting very uncomfortable. Of course cheeky me said, “that’s the point!” Point being, it’s about meditating, and afterward, I slept like a baby for two night straight.
What are bio-identical hormones anyway?
About 15 years ago, I was gaining weight, feeling fuzzy in the head, and barely tolerating my hot flashes. I first heard about bio-identical hormones through Suzanne Somers. Then Oprah got in the act! And they’re still both right. Bio-identical hormones have significantly improved every aspect of my life.
Crystal Singing Bowls and Meditative Sound Healing
Have you tried using singing bowls to heal and align your chakras? I spent the most wonderful two hours aligning my chakras with our guide Kathy and her singing bowls at Deep Bay Center. She has been kind enough to share her journey with us. How do you meditate? Please comment and share!
Is That Love I Smell?
Ode to Staying Sane on Valentines Day It’s February! Let the panic over Valentines Day begin! My “research” tells me that Valentine’s Day can be stressful for everyone involved. Some think that it’s a contrived holiday made up by Hallmark to fuel the pressure of...