Archive for February, 2008
The benefits of optimism
We all know that a “glass half full” attitude in life will take you far. Even most pessimists (though they hate to) will admit that those folks at least seem to be happier. Now, according to researchers, that positive attitude may attribute to more than a happy disposition, it could mean a healthier, […]
Eat these 12 foods organically
In our attempt to eat healthier eventually we all face the issue of organic vs. non-organic foods. Once one decides to commit to at least a partial organic diet (I personally settle between the 50-75% organic level) a more annoying challenge surfaces. For the average Americans I think one of the biggest challenges […]
Add some quality years to your life
Meat-and-potato-only eaters beware! According to a recent Italian study, just by opting for raw salad on a daily basis, you stand to add more than two years to your life! Rabbit food doesn’t look so bad after all, does it?
Alison Granell of Men’s Health Magazine put together the following helpful advise […]Easy ways to calm your mind
So you say you have a hard time de-stressing and calming your mind? Well Prevention Magazine just made it easier by providing these three helpful tips to decompress when you need it most:
Walking Meditation Focus on your breathing; count your steps. Become aware of how your feet and legs move. Celebrate each […]The art of flirting
In honor of this week’s Valentine’s Day, here are some interesting facts and tips about flirting (written by Laura Schaefer ):
- Flirting is good for you. Studies show that people who flirt have higher white blood-cell counts, which boost their immunity and keep them healthy.
- Think it ends at a little eye batting? Hardly—all […]Massage for Depression
We are in the midst of a season when depression can be at its highest. Even for those who don’t clinically suffer from it, I think we’ve all felt “the blues” from time to time. Clinical depression, from my understanding, is the blues times 10 with seemingly no relief in sight.
There are many […]Make your office back-friendly
If you spend any amount of time in a typical office setting you are undoubtedly familiar with back pain. It’s a painful fact of life. Thankfully Orli Van Mourik spoke with Pennsylvania Osteopath Andrew Kirschner and then wrote some helpful hints for Psychology Today on how to create an environment that supports your […]
Massage yourself
Massage therapy is one of the top requested services in spa and wellness centers. Most people who’ve experienced professional massage don’t need to be told why. But let’s face it: if you could ease your tension yourself, most of us massage thereapists would be out of business.
With that in mind, take a […]
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