Making Herbal Healing Bundles
Please note: I have discovered that I must be very careful in presenting information on the spiritual aspects of herbal medicine, for several reasons. First, many assume I am talking about alterati ...
Catching Some Rays? Don't Forget About Your Eyes!
Many of us are good about using sunscreen; I never forget because it's already in my moisturizer. But if you're going to be in the sun, including just walking or driving, always wear a good pair of s ...
Taking a second look at emotions & eating
After practically inhaling lunch today it occurred to me there is significant gap between my actions and my insights. At least there was in the moment when I made the choice to eat quickly with my m ...
Come out for Arthur Ashe Kids' Day!!
For those of you in the New York area, bring yourselves and your kids to Arthur Ashe Kids' Day at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens tomorrow for a great day of interactive t ...
Finding the motivation to stay in shape
When I started my clinical rotations this year I found that staying fit has become much harder. I found many excuses not to exercise. My schedule is less predictable-- I never know for sure when my da ...
Cuddling Is Good For You
New research shows that affectionate physical contact is good for a woman's health. Curiously, sweet words didn't have the same positive effect on females, but the exact opposite was true for men. Guy ...
Caffeine May Reduce Memory Decline Among Elderly
A new French study has found that coffee might be good not just for a morning fix but for preserving the memory and cognitive skills of older women. The study, which observed more than 7,000 elderly ...
Tahitian mud scrub or advanced shiatsu? - Navigating a spa menu
Spas are becoming ever more innovative in designing their treatment menus, and sometimes it's hard to choose what's right for you when you can't pronounce a quarter of the options...!
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