October is breast cancer awareness month. On the first of October I awoke to social media feeds full of inspirational stuff about breast cancer awareness. And it pissed me off. Not because October has been breast cancer awareness month since 1985 and still one in eight women will get breast cancer. Not because every minute, […]
Greens, Eggs and No Ham! [Serves 1] INGREDIENTS1 tablespoon coconut oil4-5 kale leaves shredded or cut into ribbons2 eggs2 sprigs of mint, minced (optional)Sea salt and pepper Heat coconut oil in a pan until melted, add kale and sauté until bright green and a bit wilted. Crack eggs into the kale and mix to scramble […]
With our complex lives in the 21st century, more and more people are suffering from stress-related conditions. The negative impact of stress can affect many areas of health. One area in particular that can be adversely affected is the adrenal glands. The adrenal glands are located near the kidneys and produce the hormones that are […]
We need balance in order to live a happy and healthy life; everything in this world comes down to finding the proper balance. Whether it’s in work life and home life, eating healthy and eating what makes you happy, doing stuff for others without neglecting yourself, etc., everything works better and goes more smoothly when […]
As sure as the sun rises and sets each day, you will have periods in your life when things are just not going your way. In reality, life is basically a constant fluctuation of emotional highs and lows. While most of our time is spent in the fairly even, mundane state of emotional normalcy, this […]
Going alone was an attempt to take back my power. To prove to myself there was no reason to be afraid. It was a late afternoon appointment, so I planned to stop at the grocery store afterwards. I was running early so I swung by the gas station to fill up my car. I would […]
A journal is a powerful self-help tool. You can purchase a variety of journals online from stores as well as in bookshops. It is also incredibly easy to journal on your own in just a plain notebook. However, all journaling has one thing in common and that is writing. So how can you journal if […]
Think living a long and healthy life well into your nineties or even one hundred years old is only for those lucky few who hit the genetic lottery? Think again. Lifestyle factors, i.e. the things you do everyday over the long-term – can add up to increase the number of quality years in your lifespan. […]
The word meditation comes from the Latin word meditari which means “to concentrate”. Meditation can help you achieve a deep state of relaxation and a calm mind. It is widely recognized as a mind-body complementary medicine. During meditation, you focus your attention and try to eliminate thoughts that may be filling your mind and causing […]
As soon as I sat down, I felt a sense of calm wash over me. My body automatically started breathing deeply. I lit a candle and burned some sage. My thoughts slowed down, and my shoulders relaxed. I was sitting in front of my personal altar. It is my place of peace. It serves as […]
You might be surprised to find out that the first Earth Day was created by a junior senator from Wisconsin. Senator Gaylord Nelson had a lifelong love of the outdoors and was very concerned about the deteriorating condition of the environment in the United States. In January 1969 there was a massive oil spill in […]
There is a rich history in your spice rack. All the original spices traded during the Middle Ages like black pepper, cumin, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and nutmeg are still in use today. Ancient Egyptians preserved their mummies with herbs and spices. They also fed garlic to pyramid workers to increase production. Olympic athletes in Greece […]