Hope all who celebrate this holiday had a lovely Thanksgiving, I did! My turkey came out perfectly, shared with my son and his girlfriend; we enjoyed a lovely afternoon. Thankfully, the snow storm held off until after the weekend! I had been sitting in front of the fire, drinking a cup of tea, and d...
National Self Care Month – AND Popcorn Poppin’ Month!?
You know, these online sites that tell us what the observances of the month are have gotten a bit ridiculous. I used to check them each month and there were a handful of meaningful dates and events like Breast Cancer Awareness month listed. Now, you get things like: National Pickled Peppers Month Na...
Meet Your Weight Loss Goals And Help Your Brain Too!
Wow! Turn around, and just like that, September is half gone and October is right around the corner. The Holidays will be here before we blink. YIKES! Let’s take some time right now to really take a look at what you’ve accomplished so far in 2019. Have you met the health goals that you set [&hel...
Is The Mediterranean Diet Really A Diet?
Ever wonder why it’s so easy to eat healthier in the summer? Perhaps it’s the fresh fruits and vegetables that surround us in summer. I do find that all the veggies and fruits from my favorite farm stand, which I know were picked the morning I bought them, taste better than anything I can buy [&...
Can Modern Technology End Food Shortages?
Yay, it’s summertime in the Berkshires! Fresh produce stands are up in all the towns and farmers markets are filling up with lettuces, summer squashes, tomatoes, cukes, and more. I LOVE summer! My own garden is coming along. I’ll have lettuces ready by the end of the week, and we’ve already pi...
It’s Earth Day – Go Out And Play!
Happy Earth Day! I know that most headlines on major news networks give a picture that looks pretty grim for the health of our mother earth, so I wanted to give you a few that give us hope instead. Here’s a headline about a group of scientists and engineers who have designed a wall for […]
How To Take Back Control of Your Health!
I have seen quite a few over 65's, lately, who are frustrated with what is happening to their bodies - suddenly, knees and hips don't always work the way we want them to. Medicare also kicks in, now, and we have to choose a supplemental plan, which, I admit, was quite confusing for me; what [&hellip...
What meditation can do for your mind, mood, and overall health
As a meditation teacher and someone who has studied the science of meditation, I am not surprised by the latest news story of schools replacing detention with meditation! I will say that I am delighted to hear that meditation is finding a way into schools in the US. In cultures where meditation is s...