In today’s world, we are constantly on the go, a steady state “busy-ness” is the norm, and we’re always running from one responsibility to the next – literally! So, it’s no wonder that physical fatigue is such a common complaint. The good news is that there are simple ways to increase your energy so you […]
There is an overwhelming amount of choices when it comes to improving your health and wellness. You can start with exercise, nutrition, stress management or something else. But there is one thing that should be the first step in any health and wellness change. Creating a positive mindset. Mindset is sometimes called “the story we […]
I have a confession to make. I suck at meditating. I do it. But I suck at it. You see I always want some huge revelation, a reward if you will, for settling down and meditating. I want some insight or divine guidance clearly spelled out so I can get the message and keep on […]
Another friend called me the other day; she had just left the doctor’s office after receiving a breast cancer diagnosis. The fear in her voice was evident as she struggled to ask me questions through her tears. She has been my friend for many years, long before I got my own diagnosis and had followed […]
As a kid it was a special treat to get a Nehi grape soda. Even to this day I can still remember the taste of that grape soda because it tasted purple. If you’ve ever had one you know what I mean, it doesn’t take like a grape, it tastes like the color purple. It […]
It seems everyone in the Sonoran Desert is affected by allergies this year. Even people that don’t usually have allergies are noticing symptoms. Because of higher than normal rainfall this has been an excellent year for plants. Some of those plants are treating us to pollen that sets off our sneezing, coughing and post nasal […]
May 1st marks May Day and the Celtic festival of Beltane. The word Beltane originates from the Celtic God “Bel”, meaning the bright one and the Gaelic word “teine” meaning fire. It is a fire festival that reminds us to bring our ideas, hopes and dreams into action. May Day and Beltane ceremonies honor life. […]
Hope you enjoy this guest blog by my tai chi instructor Dan Kimball of Anthem Tai Chi. The first time I saw tai chi being practiced, it was very early in the morning in San Francisco, and my wife Molly and I were out walking with our insomniac one-year-old in a stroller. We thought we […]
A bottle of high quality apple cider vinegar is as useful in the kitchen cabinet as it is in the medicine cabinet. So much more than an ingredient in salad dressing, apple cider vinegar is antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal. With a high concentration of acetic acid it improves the body’s ability to absorb minerals from […]
This week I returned to my Tai Chi class after being gone for way too long. I don’t have a good reason for not going. I enjoy the class and the instructor, Dan of Anthem Tai Chi, makes it fun for all of us. So why was I gone for so long? My priorities got […]
Clients that come to me for wellness coaching are looking for holistic ways to live a healthier lifestyle. They want to eat better, get more exercise, increase their energy, reduce stress or somehow balance their life. No matter what the goal I tell them all to start the same way…. PRACTICE RANDOM ACTS OF SELFISH […]
Recently I was in San Francisco for the last weekend of my Cancer Journey coach training. I love San Francisco and have visited the touristy areas many times. But this trip I got to visit someone’s home. When I attended the first weekend of training four months ago, I struck up a friendship with another […]