Oil Pulling for Overall Health
Oil whaat? People are talking about oil pulling but what is it and what does it do? Oil pulling is an ancient folk remedy that supports oral health and has many other health benefits. What does it do? Using pure oils, such as coconut or sesame oil, help to pull toxic organisms, bacteria and […]
We Are All Going To Die – Steve Jobs
In this excerpt from Steve Jobs’ Stanford University Commencement Speech in 2005, 1 year after he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, Steve Jobs reminds us that life is short and we are all going to die. Remembering that we are all going to die motivates us to live each day to the fullest. Working […]
How Hobbies Can Drive You To Mindfulness
Many hobbies allow us to practice mindfulness and relieve stress because they drive us to focus on the present moment and task at hand. Hobbies allow racing thoughts to subside and the mind to be at ease, concentrating on our current movements. Being mindful allows us to fully enjoy the beauty of the moment, enlightening […]
Are Your Lab Results Really Accurate?
Your primary care physician orders certain lab work to test things like your vitamin D, cholesterol, and glucose levels. Most of the time when we receive our lab test results, we are told that our lab results are “within the normal range”. However, what I discovered this year from my chiropractor at Adams Avenue Integrative […]
The Guest House By Rumi
This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor. Welcome and entertain them all! Even if they’re a crowd of sorrows, who violently sweep your house empty of its furniture, still, treat each guest honorably. He may be […]
Stress and Its Effect on Your Body
Everyone experiences stress, some more than others. It is the body’s way of reacting to change, good or bad. Positive stress helps to guide you through dangerous situations or be aware of your surroundings. Negative stress is when a person constantly experiences obstacles or challenges and feels no relief or alleviation of their situation. When […]
The Power of Pineapple, Juice Recipe and the Truth About GMO Foods
Everyone seems to be talking about GMO’s and Monsanto. How do you know exactly what foods are genetically modified? In this juice recipe you will find some tips on which pineapples to stay away from and some information about which companies are genetically modifying foods. If you want to know what brands to buy and […]
How Do Colors Affect You?
Are you more attracted to someone wearing a red shirt or a yellow one? Do you feel different in an orange room versus a blue room? Colors can influence our mood, feelings, and emotions. Although there is not a lot of research in this area and your own cultures and experiences may influence how certain […]
