Obesity: What are We Doing to Our Children?

I continue with this series on obesity by discussing a topic that is alarming: obesity in children. I’ve talked about obesity around the world and in the U.S., and how statistics show that the obesity trends continue to increase. It’s bad enough to see the rates increase among adults; it’s even worse to see them

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From stressed to serene

OK. We’re half-way through Fall.  Leaves are mostly down. Vacations are a memory.   Things like Halloween candy now in the 75% off aisle.  You know what all this means don’t you? Yes folks, we’re gearing up for HOLIDAYS!  Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, whatever and however you celebrate everywhere are the reminders that the kick-off is

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The Good News Out of This Year’s Election: Health Wins!

If you didn’t vote for Donald Trump for President, then you don’t have a lot to cheer about in terms of the election results. But there is some good news that came out of the election, and the good news has positive consequences for the health of our nation and specifically the obesity epidemic. As

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Post election stress reduction techniques

For many of us encounters with stress-producing events and thoughts are a given as we engage in our activities of daily living. Frequent or continued stress will result in physiological changes that can be unpleasant in the short term, and greatly impact our health and well being in the longer-term. Consequently, methods to attend to

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Receive a FREE Crystal Healing Reading

In celebration of the grand opening of www.healingjewelrystore.com, you are invited to receive a FREE crystal healing reading from medical intuitive healer and Amazon No. 1 bestselling author Catherine Carrigan. There are two ways to receive your FREE crystal healing reading: In person at our LIVE event Nov. 12, where you can see, touch and […]

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Sadhana, Seva, Sangha

When this post goes up we’ll be one day away from Election Day.  Certainly I’ll vote.  Much too great a privilege to be missed.  But, my heart doesn’t warm to the choice I’ll be asked to make. What has been in my thoughts is that regardless of the outcome, the time is critical for reaffirming

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Why Won’t My Child Stop Getting Ear Infections?

What parent does not know the agony of hearing their child crying inconsolably because they feel crummy? Ear infections are one of the most common childhood infections and causes of visits to the pediatrician. Acute otitis media (ear infection) happens when there is a backup of fluid in the middle ear that becomes infectious. Kids

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3 Ways To Feel Happy No Matter What Life Brings

One of my life missions – not just my profession – is to spread happiness where ever I go. This is a deeply personal blog, so if you can’t handle truth, move on. About a year ago it became apparent to me that I needed to break off my engagement with my fiancé. Whenever you […]

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How to *not* to have the holidays derail your eating

The holiday season is just around the corner. For many this time of year is synonymous with festive parties, decadent foods, temping holiday treats, and worries about overindulgences that will culminate in ending the year even farther from where we hoped. Yet again.   But, what if….   What if the holidays were not the time to

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Do I know you?

I have family, friends and acquaintances; all of whom I have known for years, and I’m using the word ‘know’. But I find myself questioning the validity of this ‘knowing’. In a way, “knowing a person” suggests a concept whereby a person is like a piece of music. We play this piece and listen to

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