"Keeping your body healthy is an expression of gratitude to the whole cosmos--the trees, the clouds, everything." --Thich Nhat Hanh … [Read more...] about The Whole Cosmos
Happy March!
Doesn't much matter where I have lived, in the 4 season of New York, or the endless summer that is South Florida, there is no month I love more than March. While it may not come in like a lion, it is a bit chilly this week, and somehow, I know by the time it leaves like a lamb, I'll be back in my pool, swimming again! Not only will winter turn to spring, but we will also … [Read more...] about Happy March!
Be Fruit(and Veggie)ful and Multiply!
"Whole foods such as fruits, vegetables, grains and beans contain literally THOUSANDS of (other) substances that are protective, having anti-aging, anti-cancer and anti-heart disease properties. These include fiber, isoflavones, carotenoids, bioflavonoics, retinols, lycopene, genistein, and on and on." --Dr. Dean Ornish as quoted in The Veganist Dr. Ornish then goes on to … [Read more...] about Be Fruit(and Veggie)ful and Multiply!
Can’t You Hear My Heart Beat?
In answer to the question "How much aerobic exercise is enough?" --- Adults should get a MINIMUM of 2 hours and 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity every week. Or, you can opt for a MINIMUM of 1 hour and 15 minutes of vigorous aerobic exercise, according to the US Department of Health and Human Services. Intensity is dependent upon your heart rate and your … [Read more...] about Can’t You Hear My Heart Beat?
Facing Our Fears and Eating Our (healthy) Fats
Last night Biggest Loser was all about facing one's fears. It hit home for me, because I have a couple of fears I simply refuse to face. Probably the case for most of us. Anyway, at the top of the show Alison explains that one person will go home for the week and who it is will be determined by a little friendly competition. At home, that person will have not have a trainer … [Read more...] about Facing Our Fears and Eating Our (healthy) Fats