Profound+Practical

The Health of Your Space

Time to take a look at your setup! Let’s start with where you are reading this. Are you balancing something awkwardly on your lap in your bed? Are you tucked into a cramped corner in your basement, kitchen or on the couch? How are your neck and shoulders feeling? Perhaps it is time to get… Read More

February 2, 2011
 

The Most Important Thing for Your Health

There is general consensus that the most important thing for your health, is one of these 3 factors : 1. Many say it could be your nutrition. 2. Most tout exercise and lifestyle habits as their magic bullet. 3. And more and more are swearing by meditation and fundamental attitude changes. Hmph. So…I am going… Read More

January 31, 2011
 

You Aren’t What You Take, You Are What You Absorb

It’s so easy to think that more is better. We may be wise to the fact that two Advils are not necessarily better for us than one (…right? the liver and stomach lining in particular get battered, just in case you’re wondering). But when something is deemed “natural” we tend to feel that is safe,… Read More

January 27, 2011
 

Declutter (+ Feng Shui) Your Supplements

When is the last time took a good look at your medicine and supplement cabinet? Seriously, how long has that cough medicine been there? What about those pills? What are those for again? And that free sample that your friend/Aunt/colleague gave you a few months ago that you never opened? Start with your main stash,… Read More

January 24, 2011
 

Your Breathing Shows How Present You Are With Life

Breath not only symbolizes life, but your willingness to truly live. Are you seeing it as a threat to defend against, or as water to quench the thirst of your passionate, wholehearted soul? Recognize that regular breath and breathing is a means to be and stay present with life, rather than to repress, avoid or… Read More

January 20, 2011
 

Asking is More Effective Than Telling

Make at least 8-10 notes to yourself that say: Breathe? Scatter them evenly through your daily routine (e.g., on your phone, schedules, notebook, computer, mirrors, wallet, mug, email yourself, a couple on a partner/BFF/kid’s forehead…) It’s phrased as a question because it’s something that you probably don’t ask yourself often enough. It’s effective because—as in… Read More

January 17, 2011
 

How You Eat = How You Care For Yourself

What, why, and how you eat tells you a lot about what, why, and how you care for yourself. And note that what you eat isn’t nearly as important as what you think and say to yourself as you eat it. Take a few moments before, during and after your next meal—maybe even when you… Read More

January 13, 2011
 

Avoiding Food Resentment 101: Don’t Just Take Out, Put Something Good In!

It is time. Finally take that thing that you’ve been meaning to take out of your diet, out. It could be about breaking the pattern of that mid-afternoon sweet, extra cup of coffee, missed meal, or extra portion that you don’t really need. Replace it with something that makes your body feel strong, healthy and… Read More

January 10, 2011
 

Announcing…Profound & Practical Wellness!

This Monday, I’ll be launching the Profound and Practical Wellness Series! When you are trying to get healthy, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by all the things to do, and when, and why. Too often, you start out enthusiastic and with good intentions, but all to soon give up out of confusion, overwhelm and lack… Read More

January 6, 2011