Seriously, when? We rarely have time to take care of ourselves.  From the time we get up until the time we go to bed – we are in motion. So, this weekend, I would like you to try one of these homemade facial masques – shut the door and relax. Here are my favorites. […]

“In poverty and other misfortunes of life, true friends are a sure refuge. They keep the young out of mischief; they comfort and aid the old in their weakness, and they incite those in the prime of life to noble deeds.”  Aristotle I have to admit that I am a bit of an introvert.  Actually, […]

First, let’s state that inflammation, by itself, is absolutely required for health.  Inflammation is what helps your immune system fend off invaders, irritants, damaged cells, and heal itself.  I won’t go through all the different ‘cascades (pathways)’ that your body utilizes to keep you healthy and alive – but, it is VERY safe to say […]

I have often wondered how some people get phenomenal results in life, while others seem to float dismally down a river of mediocrity.  Is it education?  Is it luck? Is it hard work? What is it? Let’s look at education.  I wholeheartedly agree that education is critical to an interesting and fulfilling life.  Being able […]

Nearly 610,000 people in America die from heart disease every year.  That is 1 in 4 deaths. And, the leading type of heart disease (there are many) is Coronary Artery Disease (CAD). This is the type of disease that is caused by plaque build-up in a person’s arteries.  The culprit was considered to be high […]

Some people consider yoga to be a ‘hippy – dippy’ fad.  They could not be more wrong.  If yoga is a fad – then it is a fad that has been around over 5,000 years. Yoga is the integration of body and mind that burns calories and is incredible for muscle toning, and relaxation (when […]