Part 1: What are the recent cancer statistics? & How does free radical damage occur? As per the American Cancer Society, women have a 1 in 3 risk of developing cancer & men have a 1 in 2 risk! Females have a 1 in 8 risk of developing breast cancer & men a […]
Today’s reflection stems from my thoughts regarding this past week’s emotional roller coaster. With people getting attacked for their views, I believe it really emphasizes the idea behind the science of social and emotional intelligence education. Personally, I have to admit that this past week was hard for me. Even with all the training I […]
This weird Halloween trivia isn’t boo-gus. Taken from the Huffington Post Halloween is a time for candy, costumes and the Charlie Brown cartoon special, but how did it become this way? Why are children and teens encouraged to run around the neighborhood threatening tricks? Jack-o’-lanterns are a pretty strange concept, but historically, strangers giving you […]
4 Mindset Changes Successful People Adopt For Unprecedented Success BY NICK DARLINGTON Nowhere today is this more apparent than in the business world. New technologies are launched daily, business models have changed and continue to change, lean startup thinking has proliferated and the traditional business plan is not what it used to be. Who […]
There has been a lot of talk about “Firsts” lately. What does “First” really mean? So, I got to thinking… As far as achievement, I believe “First” is a milestone. For example, “first” steps, “first” car, “first” words. Merriam – Webster dictionary defined the adjective of “First” as: coming before all others in time, order, or […]
Article I. :Kids who have dinner with their families do better across every conceivable matrix. They are less likely to drink, smoke, do drugs, get pregnant or commit suicide. Article II. Share the Family History. Children who know the stories of those who came before them have higher self-esteem and a sense […]
Time to play vs childhood obesity. Did you know that the percentage of overweight children and adolescences in the U.S.? More then one five children between the ages of 6 and 17 are now considered overweight. Childhood obesity has been linked to : Diabetes high blood pressure depression anxiety poor academic performance and low self esteem Time to […]
Yes, we all know that a healthy body is a moving body. But in today’s high tech and fast moving world sometimes it hard to find the time to get things shakin’. The time is there, its how we use it. According to an article posted on https://www.lihealthcollab.org ” experts at the CDC recommend adults get […]
Chronic pain is life altering. Pain can cause depression, affect our relationships, and actually change who you are. The “dirty circle” can slip right in , we are in pain- causing misery-miserable-more pain. But what if it can change us for the better? In this article by Paul Ingraham, he talks about how we […]
“I’m Not Good At That” How many times have you said this, or have heard someone else say this statement? It’s really easy to say, and it’s very easy to disqualify something that you may want to do or try because “you’re not good at” it or are scared to try it. Let’s step back […]
Yes we’ve all read stories of the benefits of dark chocolate , but when its scientific name Theobroma Cacao, actually translates to “food of the gods” I think it deserves a second taste, er..I mean look. We’ve all read that chocolate affects your brain by causing the release of serotonin, dopamine, and endorphins, all those happy inducing chemicals, […]
With this “race for the white house” upon us, I cannot help but think about these two words. Honesty and Integrity. I will not be getting political here. I believe it is up to each of us to have our own beliefs and opinions and our own freedom to choose. However, as I watch a […]
This article was sparked by a recent experience, and I felt I should share. My husband and I just got back from a 5-day cruise. The cruise activities director spent the whole cruise saying “How Are You Feeling?” and expecting a response of “GREAT!” The last night he explained why. He read some statistics which […]
Ah, estrogen you were once my friend, but lately there is a lot news about estrogen dominance. It seems it can be a very bad thing if you have too much or to little. Imbalances usually occur during menopause but if you are on birth control you can have issues also. Estrogen doesn’t just control […]
With summer upon us, it’s time to break out EWG’s shopping guide for produce and reducing our consumption of pesticides. What do you think is the dirtiest fruit of all time? Mmmm… they are delicious. The cleanest? Holy Guacamole, there good! Remember any of the fruits and veggies on the dirty list can be bought […]
Whether your taking control of your health or just mindful of what you put into your body, this article gives you a good list of the hidden sugars in everyday foods ( Bag of M&M’s 7.5 Tsp of sugar, WoW!). http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/262978.php
There are certain areas of the world where there are more citizens living healthy and happy well into there 90’s and 100’s then anywhere else, not all are in remote places, there is one right in California! We can all take a lesson from these places and create our own “Blue Zones” within our communities. […]