One of my Christmas holiday traditions is to write cards and letters in the quiet of Christmas morning or on subsequent days. These may go to family members, friends or clients. This year, I wrote a handful of cards, but I was nudged to phone those in my Professional Posse so we could have a […]
One of the best healing techniques to kick a “cold” with congested crud, flu, or respiratory infection is to do a face steam. These are powerful unto themselves to moisturize, heat and open up the bronchial system, yet adding just one drop of Fresh Air Fare™ kicks the effectiveness and healing action way up! How […]
I wasn’t feeling too luscious a week ago. I succumbed. I got sick. And every time I’ve gone “down for maintenance” in the last few years – which happens very infrequently, thank you – I’ve dreaded it because I always feel embarrassed and frankly, a bit ashamed. After all, I’m the one touting vibrant health, […]
If you listen to the makers of cold medicines, we’re now in “the cold and flu season”. My advice is: don’t take the bait or accept that declaration as truth. Do increase your rest, water intake and ingest more warming foods like soups & stews, warming spices and hot herbal teas. Boost up that immune system. […]
The Harvest full moon last Monday was a bold and beautiful reminder to stop and reflect upon the changing season: gathering the fruits of our labors. What has this summer, this year given you? What did you plant and nurture in your life? How have you grown? What successes and victories are you celebrating? Nearly […]
We all need them, we all lose them, and losing too many due to excessive perspiration can lead to body troubles. (Read more about symptoms of electrolyte imbalance here). In hot summer weather when activity and sweating levels are higher, electrolyte deficiency is more likely than during cooler temperatures. What are electrolytes? They are minerals […]
We all know that the sun and moon give off serious energy which affects our lives 24/7/365. You’ve felt the intensity of a full moon as well as the burn of the afternoon summer sun. Wouldn’t it be great to capture this energy and utilize its qualities? There’s an easy way to do this without […]
Many times when I suggest lap swimming to clients as a great fitness practice (Lap it Up!), they quickly come back with “I can’t take the chlorine.” I understand the concern because exposure to chlorine (whether topical, airborne or ingested in drinking water) poses many health risks. I do everything I can to avoid and […]
In Water Baby, Part 1 of the Swimming blog series, I talk about my introduction to the water and how it got me through a grueling restaurant server job and boosted my health and fitness. During the last couple of years, I’ve been craving (and pushing myself) to get back into the pool and I’ve […]
Early July brings fond thoughts of my father whose birthday is on the 6th. This year is a landmark: he hits 85 and I must say he hits it out of the park! I am so incredibly blessed to have such a model of health and fitness near and dear to me. In fact, his […]