Grit & GraceBefore we go into the specifics of Intermittent Fasting, let me just say that there is so much info on healthy living and diets that we can be easily overwhelmed. We try too hard to do everything perfectly, and when we mess up – we give up. Be happy to know that it is not […]
Fast forward 2400 years from Hippocrates’s era and the new catch phrase is “Food does not heal, the body heals itself. “ Unfortunately, Hippocrates’ famous quote from 2400 years ago does not apply in the literal sense today. In ancient times, healers obtained medicine from organic plants and referred to them as healing foods. Today […]
Hippocrates – Father of Medicine – (460 bce-375 bce) – lived to be 104 years old. Although some may not want to live that long, it is quite an accomplishment considering biotechnology and pharmaceuticals were non-existent 2400 years ago. Hippocrates was highly honored for saving Athenians from a plague epidemic. He learned about health and […]
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Stress moves in stealth mode. It is deemed the silent killer because it sneaks up on us in various disguises. It can wear the mask of familiar feelings like worry, irritability, overwhelm and fear. We deal with it by not saying a word to keep the peace or maybe we go out for drinks to […]
The Taoist masters recognized the power of smiling energy. They practiced an Inner Smile which opens up the flow of chi. Chi energy is our vital energy that moves throughout our body to nourish our internal organs as well as our subtle bodies. Tai Chi masters believe your chi is ten times more powerful if […]
Proteins are the basic building blocks of the body. They are essential for the creation and maintenance of every cell in your body. Proteins break down much slower than carbs to use for energy. For this reason, athletes lean toward carbs for quick energy. Carbs will get us through a long workout, a game, or […]
It will take 2 weeks of consistency to reap the rewards from a new health/fitness routine. Stay the course. No days off, and we will notice a physical change. Worked all day and tired? – so what. Don’t have time? – make time. Don’t like exercise? Crank up your fav tunes and Just move! After […]
Where do we start when we want to lose weight or revive our existing health/fitness program? Move! Just move. Movement is the catalyst for energy flow. For example, before I can change my diet, create a new workout plan or just implement a new routine in general, I go for a run. Running is my […]
The Magic of Peppers Chili Peppers contain a chemical compound called Capsaicin which is known for it’s many medicinal uses such as pain relief and reducing the risk of cancer. It boosts the immune system by outpowering oranges with Vitamin C. Because of the heat peppers generate in our body, it can be used as […]