Archive for the ‘Health’ Category
8 Critical Lessons Learned From Starting a Blog 01/07/08
My friend Peter over at I Will Change Your Life wrote an excellent article last week titled: 50 Tips From My Year of Change. I enjoyed this piece not only because it gave some excellent advice, but also because it provided a very clear synopsis of what Peter, and his blog, is all about. To [...] read the rest
Why Whole Grains Should Be a Staple in YOUR Diet 12/19/07
Whole grains have been a central element of human diet since the beginning of civilization; from the time humans stopped being hunter-gatherers and settled into agrarian communities. In the Americas, corn was the staple grain. In India and Asia, it was rice. In Africa, people had Sorghum. In the Middle East they had pita [...] read the rest
11 Simple Ways to Improve Your Memory 12/04/07
Because the neurons in our brain responsible for memory lose elasticity over time, we tend to forget things much easier as we age. Although this is an unfortunate reality we all face, there are a myriad of lifestyle activities you can engage to slow this degenerative process. Here are 11 effective methods you can integrate into your life to maintain [...] read the rest
Coffee Drinkers Beware: Facts About Caffeine You Did Not Know 11/29/07
There are hundreds, if not thousands, of books which discuss the wide-range of views concerning the mass use of caffeine in our culture. From my own research, it does not seem to be much of a debate- nutritionists and scientists have repeatedly shown, in a myriad of ways, that the caffeine chemical is not very healthy for the human body. In [...] read the rest
22 Ways To Give THANKS During The Holidays! 11/27/07
Since Thanksgiving fell on the 22nd of the month this year, here is a list of 22 things we can ALL give thanks for during the holiday season: 1. Our Elders We would not be here if it was not for the people who brought us into the world. Say “thank you” to the elderly, and do [...] read the rest
How To Break Out Of Bad Habits Using Affirmations 11/19/07
Using intelligently crafted affirmations can be an extremely useful technique for breaking out of bad habits. I have implemented several affirming statements over the last several years, and can personally attest to their effectiveness! In this article I will drill down to the true source of ALL bad habits and explain why the mere uttering of [...] read the rest
50 Ways You Can Be The Change 11/15/07
By advancing our lives in the areas of mind, body, spirit, relationships and environmental awareness we can improve our individual outlook and help the world become an even greater place! As my favorite Gandhi quote states: “you must be the change you want to see in the world” and here are 50 of the best [...] read the rest