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The Holidays are Meant to be Enjoyed
Created on 11/25/2008
"The holidays are here!"
"Whoa, the holidays are here..."
All of us have likely felt some combination of joy and dread at the approaching of the holiday season. So much to do, people to entertain, food to prepare, and a need to connect with our sense of purpose, too. In a brief 6 weeks the holidays come and go, but they are often packed with activities, and potential - the potential to commit to remaining healthy through the holiday season and beyond. The potential to put into action a desire to better the world. The potential to fully experience and enjoy the holidays without merely getting through them. It all starts with kindness - in this instance, kindness towards ourselves. Be good to your self this holiday season. It makes being kind to others much easier, more enjoyable and more authentic.
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E and C - Not So Easy...
Created on 11/18/2008
While many of us take either vitamin C or vitamin E alone, recent data call that practice into question specifically as relates to the prevention of heart disease and stroke. This large trial focused on male physicians over the age of 50 who took either vitamin C, vitamin E or a placebo tablet and who were followed for an average of 8 years. At the end of the trial there was no benefit identified to taking either vitamin C or vitamin E for healthy men, and an increased risk for bleeding in the brain (hemorrhagic stroke) was seen in those taking vitamin E.
Due in part to the type of supplements used the results of this trial are not definitive; until we know more, however, it makes sense to keep healthy dietary and lifestyle choices as the basis for maintaining your healthy heart.
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I'm tired, but I can't sleep!
Created on 11/11/2008
What do you do when you know you need sleep, when you're tired, but can't fall asleep? That's the gist of Vince's question to us addressing a problem many of us face - insomnia, or even just non-restorative sleep. The good news is that many sleep problems can be readily addressed without medical intervention, but we need to be disciplined: have a set bedtime, stay away from activities that might "rev" us up rather than relax us, and create the environment that best supports our falling asleep. Find more tips for optimizing your sleep below. If difficulty getting a good night's sleep persists, however, it's time to speak with your doctor.
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The smell of lavender helps your head and your heart.
Created on 11/4/2008
Stress, stress, stress! D sees articles about stress everywhere and sent in a question about stress management, wanting to know what she can do to manage daily stress when not having enough time each day is perhaps her greatest source of stress. Want to know about a stress-less way to reduce stress? Use the smell of lavender.
Whether from a flowering plant, scented candle or aromatherapy diffuser, the aroma of lavender can relax us and brighten our moods. Medical research even shows that lavender aromatherapy can promote heart and brain health.
You may not have time for all the things that bring you peace, but simply having a source of lavender's aroma nearby might be an easy way to bring a sense of calm to your life.
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