Water may well be the magic elixir that many of us have been searching for in our quest for a healthier body, glowing skin, and sunnier disposition. According to Dr. Andrew Weil, water is more than just a thirst quencher or basic necessity of life. It can help remove toxins and keep joints lubricated. It…
In 2006, the New York City Board of Health voted to limit the amount of trans fatty acids (TFAs) served in city restaurants. This included chains, such as McDonald’s and Burger King, as well as independent delis and diners. Upscale restaurants were also affected. The ban went into effect in 2008. TFAs do not occur…
Number Six on the enneagram list features those who live in a world of danger. The Sixes who run to meet danger are classified as “Counterphobic” and include many who have performed heroic feats of bravery. Those who run away from dangerous situations are conversely labeled “Phobic.” Healthy Sixes are the ones who keep family,…
Although we all like to revel in our individualism, we also need the acceptance and support of others. Finding our tribe, that group of like-minded individuals who help us grow and give us peace of mind, can be a life-long journey. Even if you feel that you have found your community, there are probably many…
If you are a woman and suffer from low self-esteem, a new study has found that group therapy may be helpful in improving self-worth and other related emotional health issues. Researchers recently used a set of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) workbooks with a group of 37 women who had been identified as having low self-esteem….
There is good news for the chocoholics among us. According to Dr. Andrew Weil, a Harvard-educated MD and recognized leader in integrative medicine, eating a few pieces of dark chocolate (70-percent or higher pure cocoa solids) every week is not only a happy experience, it also is a healthful one. Dr. Weil states that research…
If asked, most people would believe that walking or running a mile would burn the same number of calories. They would reason that while walking is less strenuous, it takes longer. The truth is, running is a major muscular undertaking, requiring more effort than walking. As a runner jumps from one foot to the other,…
The fifth Enneagram Style, the Observers, tend to center their lives on thinking. When healthy, they are highly intellectual, very active, and extraordinarily accomplished. As teachers or researchers, their talents are superb, and they’re considered the most intellectual of the nine Styles. They are excellent writers due to their keen observational skills, examining and understanding…
Human Flourishing, which is the realization of our potential for enduring happiness, well being, expansive consciousness, and serenity is innate to our essential nature, our authentic self. To discover our authentic self, we need tools like meditation to penetrate the surface experiences of the mind and gain an understanding of its workings and essential nature….
People often say they have “worked up an appetite” after a vigorous workout, but a recent study indicates that moderate-to-vigorous workouts actually reduce a person’s motivation for food. In the study, 35 women walked for 45 minutes on a treadmill, then attached to an EEG machine and shown 240 pictures, 120 of plated food and 120…