Have you seen people who are simply radiant? Or perhaps you have noticed the glow in children’s cheeks? Do you think it is too late to have that radiance come through when you smile? Are you bogged down in the details of everyday living that you have lost your sense of awe at the miracles of everyday life?

While life happens and you can’t always control it – what you tell yourself about what is happening makes all the difference in your experience. The habit of negative or fearful thinking becomes a pattern setting up fear to rule all your decisions. Fear is usually not based in reality but based in emotion. Emotions distort reality and come out of the past – old experiences.

In my experience, fear based reactions come from the experience of never having enough. It may seem like a contradiction, but the way it was for … Read the rest

Using essential oils in your home provides a truly fresh experience. Using therapeutic grade essential oils brings nature into your home. Did you know that therapeutic grade oils are NATURALLY anti bacterial, anti fungal? If you have pets, children, and or are simply coming and going throughout your day, using a diffuser with certain oils  will minimize germs, naturally refresh and eliminate odors while at the same time uplifting your mood, improving focus and concentration.

Try Peppermint for Focus, Concentration

Organic Tea Tree for fungus, bug bites

The artificial “room fresheners” are chemically created and can be the source of asthma, allergies and reactions like headaches, fatigue and or hyperactivity.

Essential oils work in the body and are quickly transported to the rest of your body through the olfactory system – your nose.   Depending on what plant species the oil is from determines its health benefits.  Want to learn … Read the rest

You are what you eat – be a winner!

1. Nuts

Nuts, raw, have gotten a bad rap because of their high fat content. But their protein, heart-healthy fats, high fiber, and antioxidant content earn them a place on the top 10 list. Learn portion control. Almonds, walnuts, even pistachios are great in 1 ounce portions.

2. Yogurt

Low fat, plain yogurt is higher in calcium than some other dairy products and so much more, including protein and potassium. It can also be enhanced with other good-for-you fruits and or veggies.  Yogurt is naturally high in probiotics for a healthy balance of bacteria in your gut. Eat the plain and avoid the ones high in sugars. And lactose sensitive people may tolerate yogurt better than milk.

3. Eggs

Eggs, organic or at least cage free are the perfect food.  Eggs also contain 12 vitamins and minerals, including choline, which … Read the rest

6 Habits of Vibrant Health

Is health the absence of disease or the  ability to fight off disease? Are you focused on being sick or knowing you are healthy and may be under the weather?  Your thoughts, feelings are all part of your picture of health. How well you bounce back or recover from challenge is one way to define health.

The following are simple ingredients to having more vibrant and radiant health. Balance- not perfection – is your key to good health.  Want to change your lifestyle, one habit at a time?  We have a great 52 week program to  change your thoughts and transform your life!

1. FRESH AIR & SUNSHINE

Do you spend time outside? 15 minutes in the sun every day gives you your daily dose of Vitamin D. We will talk abut Vitamin D more in our Live Well series – it is now seen … Read the rest

Mother Nature really knows what she’s doing!

We live in a society of fast food, fast cars, fast internet, immediate downloads, you name it – our culture wants everything faster and more exciting. I love technology and I enjoy the “fruits” of techno geniuses that come up with all this stuff! At the same time, our body and spirit needs to be fed with the fruits of mother nature!

It is the optimal health of  mind, body and spirit that allows us the energy to live in this fast paced society. Optimal health depends on whole foods – eating slow foods!  Whole foods are rich in nutrition, low in calories and balanced by nature to protect us from dis-ease.  Let’s face it – nature is still a much more complex and dynamic set of processes that still cannot be replicated in its entirety.  Labs have created Vitamin C or Vitamin … Read the rest