Omega-3 fatty acids benefit the heart of healthy people, and those at high risk of — or who have — cardiovascular disease. Research has shown that omega-3 fatty acids decrease risk of arrhythmias (abnormal heartbeats), which can lead to sudden death. Omega-3 fatty acids also decrease triglyceride levels, slow growth rate of atherosclerotic plaque, and lower blood pressure (slightly). I’m… [Read more…]
January 29, 2012
The first month of the year is now behind me and I am refocusing on my health and wellness. It was a pretty darned good month. My weight dropped a couple of pounds early on, then some illness hit again. That’s ok though. Armed with better health knowledge, I was able to come through it… [Read more…]
January 29, 2012
Happy Valentines Day. We often equate this day, and even the month of February, with love. Most people will be busy exchanging cards, flowers and candy to show their love and affection to those in their lives. I am departing from this ritual and I have decided to take this month to deepen my love… [Read more…]
January 29, 2012
February is National Heart Health month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. striking more than 1 in 4 American’s each year. While our awareness to heart disease has increased, there are many unfounded beliefs that raise the risk of having a fatal heart event such… [Read more…]
January 29, 2012
Overall the holidays were pretty normal because we don’t really do huge celebrations and party’s. Our family’s are out of state and with my Italy trip last fall we decided to stay home this year. Better for me because I avoided any real temptations. As I write this though I am returning via train from… [Read more…]
January 29, 2012
“Detours, challenges and crises are simply covers for miracles that had no other way of reaching you.” – Mike Dooley Over the last 3 weeks, amazing things have happened for me. Mentally, physically and from the heart I had to shift. The first was when I was on vacation in Kauai this holiday. We had… [Read more…]
January 13, 2012
Processed and refined foods are processed and refined foods – and can’t be trusted for your health. No matter WHAT the claim is on the label, if you’re not familiar with the FDA standards for what that claim means, you may be in trouble. ‘Gluten Free’ claims are a HUGE market in the USA. Even… [Read more…]
January 1, 2012
How do I condense an indescribably transformative month in Bali into a readable-in-one-sitting blog format? Hmmmm. Having returned 2 weeks ago, here are my current ideas of the highlights: Within my first 24 hours in Ubud (the spiritual, artistic and cultural center of Bali) I knew I was on a different frequency. Things didn’t work… [Read more…]
January 29, 2012
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