Small Steps to Wellness

Thanks for returning to the blog. If you haven’t already done so, you can subscribe to my RSS feed. As we age, we may experience some problems that affect the body and mind, including a change in our sensory perceptions. Our sense of smell may affect how we eat, enjoy food and drink and also [...]

A palindrome reads the same backwards as forward. This video reads the exact opposite backwards as forward. Not only does it read the opposite, the meaning is the exact opposite too. This is only a 1 minute 44 second long video, but it is brilliant. Make sure you read as well as listen…forward and backward. [...]

You can’t believe what happens in the video. Is McDonald’s selling food or some science experiment? Check out this video that was made by Morgan Spurlock who also produced the film “Super Size Me”. Social Bookmarking

We are all feeling the health fallout of the economic downturn in many ways, from being unable to sleep at night to losing health coverage. Worry is the word of the day. To stop recession tension from turning into chronic anxiety or depression, keep up a self-care routine that includes regular exercise, a healthy diet, [...]

Fatigue results in a lack of energy and strength when an individual is unable to function at their normal physical or mental abilities. Fatigue is quite normal if you overexert yourself, have a lot of stress, or do not get sufficient sleep. It can also occur when we battle infections, cardiovascular issues, or nerve problems. [...]

When thinking about ginseng, the first health benefit that comes to mind is its ability to increase energy or fight fatigue. Ginseng does not effectively enhance physical performance in athletes, yet it may be useful for couch potatoes who need an extra boost of energy to get motivated. Ginseng is a tonic for invigoration and [...]

Take the stairs instead of the escalator or elevator and feel better is something we often hear or read in the Sunday papers. Few people actually follow that advice. Can we get more people to take the stairs over the escalator by making it fun to do? Social Bookmarking

A Study in Nutrition reports on an experiment that included 900 cats over four generations. The cats were divided into five groups. All the groups were supplied the same basic minimal diet, but the major portion of the diets were varied. Two of the groups were fed raw foods (raw milk and meat – real [...]

Enzymes are complex protein molecules found in every cell of our bodies that facilitate specific tasks like producing energy, rebuilding cells, breaking down fats and nutrients, or exchanging oxygen for carbon dioxide. Digestive enzymes produced by the body and also found in raw fruits and vegetables like pineapples, papaya and sprouts are responsible for helping [...]

I couldn’t resist adding this commercial to the blog. It may not be about wellness, but it certainly made me smile while I was watching the commercial. The TV advertisement is for the ISUZU Gemini and was done about 20 years ago. This ad did not use computer graphics, those cars were really ‘flying’ in [...]

Researchers in Australia have discovered a cure in a honey sold in most health food stores. Research has shown that Manuka honey kills bacteria including antibiotic-resistant superbugs that are found in most hospitals and have killed many people. Many bacteria have become resistant to antibacterial drugs but researchers found that when they tested Manuka honey [...]

When you buy supplements do you consider organic?  If you have thought you should be buying organic supplements there are a few things to consider.  If you have a medical condition or are not getting enough nutritional support then you might want to consider the quality of your supplements.  In different times in your life [...]

According to the Bowen Therapy International website, Bowen Therapy is a non-invasive therapeutic bodywork system which employs cross-fiber muscle movements throughout the body. Clients lie on a treatment table and remain clothed as these “moves” are carried out over a period of about 45-60 minutes. Short waiting periods are incorporated into the session, allowing the [...]

Have you thought about buying hemp clothing and accessories to support a healthier environment?  There are many hemp clothing websites.  Just Google “Hemp Clothing” and you will get a great list to choose from.  Why Use Hemp for Clothing? Hemp is an easy plant to grow and a great source of fiber for making rope [...]

Acupuncture is a practice that began in China and can be traced back through history over eight thousands years. It is found in areas of Asia, Japan, and Korea. Recently it has been recognized as a legitimate form of medicine in the western world and especially in the United States and Canada. More and more [...]

Do you define happiness as getting things: a great job, money, a house or condo, all those material things. Do you think you will be happy having things? They make you feel great in the short term but will things give you true happiness and satisfaction? A doctor at the University of Pennsylvania has found [...]

Recently I’ve been having some digestive problems so I decided to do a little research on the web. Turns out that we need lots of friendly bacteria in our digestive track to help get the most nutrition out of our food. It also turns out that stress can actually kill those little guys and as [...]

I have had this powerful little book in my book shelf for many years. When I need an answer or some positive affirmations, this is the book that I take and read until I find my answer. The following is the description of the book from Amazon. A bestseller for many years, You Can Heal [...]

The Chinese study of Feng Shui seeks to create more harmony and balance in a person’s home, relationships, and life in general. In Chinese, “Feng” means wind, and “Shui” means water. It is pronounced “fung-shway.” Feng Shui deals with the flow of “chi,” or cosmic energy that links all life together. Feng Shui helps balance [...]

According to Annie Leonard who spent 10 years travelling and tracking where stuff comes from and where it all ends up, the cost of our stuff is more than we pay for it. From its extraction through sale, use and disposal, all the stuff in our lives affects communities at home and abroad, yet most [...]

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Whether you need it in the middle of the day during a harried moment, or the middle of the night when you can’t sleep, a drop of Lavender Essential Oil rubbed gently on your temples is an excellent, instant de-stressor. Buy the best you can afford – it’s worth it and so are you! Random [...]

Is it possible to life on $1.00 per meal? That is what on one in ten Americans has to do every day. A nutrition educator went to a low-income neighborhood and attempted to eat a well-balanced and healthy diet using food stamps at $1.00 per meal. This struggle is what a lot of Americans are [...]

The Neti Pot is the ideal answer for cleansing nasal passages. You need to only follow the simple instructions on the package and prepare a saline solution used to rinse through your nostrils. This gentle and effective technique of nasal irrigation is widely recommended by health practitioners worldwide as a wonderful way to improve your [...]

What is EFT? EFT is based on a new discovery that has provided thousands with relief from pain, diseases and emotional issues. Simply stated, it is an emotional version of acupuncture except needles aren’t necessary. Instead, you stimulate well established energy meridian points on your body by tapping on them with your fingertips. The process [...]