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Emme L.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Emme Levine is a writer and editor based in San Francisco. Over the past 20 years, she has at... Full Bio
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Get Out of Hamster Mode by Emme L. Posted in: General Discussion in Exercise Does your gym workout make you feel like a hamster stuck in wheel going nowhere? Well, listen to the folks at Real Simple magazine: ?Research shows that your body can adapt ... Read on »
Defy Gravity on the Treadmill by Emme L. Posted in: General Discussion in Exercise If you work out at the gym like I do, take a step towards good cardio health by spending time working out on the treadmill. In an article in Real Simple magazine, Dr. Thomas A ... Read on »
A Rocky Road for Smoother Health by Emme L. Posted in: General Discussion in Stress Relief For a new twist on improving your physical and mental well-being, turn to traditional Chinese medicine and the principles of reflexology. In China, walking on the uneven surfa ... Read on »
Keep On Walking Tips by Emme L. 4 Comments Posted in: General Discussion in Walking I love to walk as my main exercise. Preferably out in the open as a way to really get away from it all and relax. Finding time and the mood are challenges. Here are some walki ... Read on »
Get a Better Butt by Emme L. Posted in: General Discussion in Recreation If there was ever any reason to get up off the couch and get outside, this article in Real Simple can change your mind. In it, I read: "A brisk walking routine will help lower ... Read on »
Create Balance in Your Life With Color by Emme L. Posted in: General Discussion in Stress Relief Color is part of all aspects of our lives. It's all around us. It can also affect our moods. Color is a wonderful tool to create balance in your life. Since color is light ene ... Read on »
Ancient Egyptian Healing Power by Emme L. Posted in: General Discussion in General Medicine The ancient Egyptians used the power of the sun's rays to bath patients in specific colors to treat illness and emotional states. Today, you too can harness the same ancient h ... Read on »
How to Create a Healing Environment by Emme L. 2 Comments Posted in: Questions & Answers in General Medicine The next time you paint a room in your home, think about this. In an article on CatholicDigest.org, I read that colors can alter moods, influence behavior and cause physical r ... Read on »
Control Your Appetite With Color by Emme L. 1 Comment Posted in: General Discussion in Healthy Eating The next time you see those Golden Arches and crave that junk food, think about this. Colors give off different wavelength frequencies, and these different frequencies have di ... Read on »
Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon by Emme L. Posted in: General Discussion in Marathon Destination Races? newest race, the Santa Barbara Wine Country Half, takes place in a spectacular setting within the Santa Ynez Valley. This event features similar amenities t ... Read on »
Napa-to-Sonoma 10K by Emme L. Posted in: General Discussion in Running This premiere event features wine-themed activities and a scenic course that starts at a Napa winery and finishes in historic Sonoma Plaza. The course winds through vineyards, ... Read on »
Napa-to-Sonoma Half Marathon and 10K by Emme L. Posted in: General Discussion in Marathon This premiere event features wine-themed activities and a scenic course that starts at a Napa winery and finishes in historic Sonoma Plaza. The course winds through vineyards, ... Read on »
Relax With Color by Emme L. Posted in: General Discussion in Stress Relief Did you know that the human eye can see 7 million colors? An article on CatholicDigest.org says, "All these colors can affect a person's mind and body. According to experts i ... Read on »
A Real 'Shoe-in' Winter Activity: Snowshoeing by Emme L. Posted in: General Discussion in Recreation When you've had enough stick sports (aka ski/Nordic/snowboard) and you've equally had enough of the crowds, snowshoeing is one of the most enjoyable winter activities around. ... Read on »
Get Away Guide by Emme L. 1 Comment Posted in: General Discussion in Hiking OutdoorActivities/Hiking I really don't have time to think about weekend or vacation plans, and so when I saw this really neat monthly travel guide at Away.com, my interest ... Read on »
You Too Can Dance With the Stars by Emme L. Posted in: General Discussion in Exercise At the Gym/Dance If you don't think dancing is a good aerobic activity just look at the stars of the ABC special series, Dancing With the Stars. They all report losing weig ... Read on »
Roll the Good Life with Bocce Ball by Emme L. Posted in: General Discussion in Sports Team Sports/ Other team sport What about a game that's like bowling, shuffleboard and golf, only you do it outside, and you get to drink wine while you do it? That would be ... Read on »
Run with Mickey and Minnie Mouse: Disneyland Half-Marathon by Emme L. 2 Comments Posted in: General Discussion in Marathon Participate in an event/Running event (half marathon or marathon) What better way to spend your Labor Day weekend than running with Mickey and Minnie Mouse? Yes, the mice w ... Read on »
Catch That Wave by Emme L. 3 Comments Posted in: General Discussion in Surfing Surfing seems like the mellowest sport. you catch a wave, stand up and ride. But what about wave patterns, surf conditions, and even how to throw your weight for better balan ... Read on »
Motivate Yourself for Better Runs by Emme L. Posted in: General Discussion in Running Sure, running is easy - you get up, get dressed and put one foot in front of the other, very fast. But some days, it's not so easy. You need motivation, but where to get it? I ... Read on »