Archives for posts with tag: well-being

Spring is Here! What’s Up With Your Nutrition?

March 25, 11 //
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Food has many roles.  It’s a source of fuel, energy and nutrients.  It affects our body weight.  It alters our health and vital indicators, like cholesterol and blood pressure.  Food is social, food is emotional and it affects our health and well-being.  Just like we spring clean our homes, this fresh new season of renewal and regeneration is the perfect time to check in with our bodies and what we eat so we can thrive.

Nutrition as it applies to our daily lives means that we take in what we need to maintain our body’s healthy state.  But what is our responsibility in the nutrition game? Do we understand what our nutritional requirements are, how to fulfill those requirements, and how to look for real nutritional value in our foods? (more…)

How to Use Energy Flow to Enhance Your Quality of Life

February 24, 11 //
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“Energy cannot be created or destroyed, it can only be changed from one form of energy to another.” –Albert Einstein

Remember this scientific law from your high school physics teacher?  Little did I realize at the time that this is an important concept to consider within our bodies and our environment if we want to improve our health and well-being.  Of course, some energy conversion is out of our control, such as a plant transforming sunlight, water and air via photosynthesis.  However, there are ways we can personally manipulate and convert energy within and around ourselves in order to enhance our quality of life. (more…)

5 Ways to Get Grounded

January 21, 11 //
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Have you ever had the feeling that your thoughts and surroundings take control over you?  Sometimes when we are busy and life is moving quicker than we can keep up with, it is challenging to get grounded and bring ourselves back into the present moment.  After all, “the now” is all we really have.  With each yoga and meditation practice in my life, I am becoming more and more aware of the importance of getting grounded.  Here are 5 ways I use to get grounded. (more…)