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How to Relieve Stress by "Acting as if" by sheryl w. Posted Feb 26 08 10:48pm 6 Comments Forum: Questions & Answers in Mind-Body ?Behaving as if? is actually a popular therapeutic technique, and one of the proven stress relievers. Many therapists encourage their clients to start behaving as if the beliefs they really want to have are already true. The law of attraction says that whatever we believe about our selves, our lives and our future is what we will get. If we want... Read on »
Anti Ageing Super foods: Bee Pollen by sheryl w. Posted Feb 26 08 10:39pm Forum: General Discussion in Healthy Eating High up in the Caucasus mountains of the former soviet union live villagers that are some of the longest living people in the world. Their life isn?t easy by our modern standards. They live in cold conditions and do hard physical work daily well into old age. They don?t have the modern technologies and benefits that we are acusomted to. Dr. Ni... Read on »
Live Past 125 with one of the oldest Super Foods by sheryl w. Posted Feb 26 08 10:34pm Forum: General Discussion in Healthy Eating High up in the Caucasus mountains of the former soviet union live villagers that are some of the longest living people in the world. Their life isn?t easy by our modern standards. They live in cold conditions and do hard physical work daily well into old age. They don?t have the modern technologies and benefits that we are acusomted to. Dr. Ni... Read on »
How are you quitting? by sheryl w. Posted Feb 26 08 8:44pm 1 Comments Forum: Questions & Answers in Quit smoking I have found that the only way to quit is to not be around other people that are smokers. I have many friends that have given up, but if they have close friends or family that smoke, it makes it very difficult. Read on »
Yoga and surfing by sheryl w. Posted Feb 26 08 8:41pm 1 Comments Forum: General Discussion in Surfing I have heard that surfing and yoga go really well together. Does anyone know more about this?http://www.younglivingguide.com Read on »
Green Tea for weight loss by sheryl w. Posted Feb 26 08 8:20pm 1 Comments Forum: General Discussion in Weight loss I have heard that green tea is really good for weight loss, and that giving up coffee for green tea can help you quickly lose weight without doing anything else. Does anyone know why? Read on »
Goji Berries by sheryl w. Posted Feb 26 08 8:19pm 1 Comments Forum: General Discussion in Vitamins & Supplements Goji Berries are one of the most nutritious forms of food on the planet. They contain: · B vitamins which is the anti stress nutrient · vitamin E, which has never been found in fruit before · A high level of nutricious protein · 18 amino acids, many of which are vital for life ... Read on »
Eli Manning promotes toxic junk food by sheryl w. Posted Feb 05 08 12:13pm 1 Comments Forum: General Discussion in Football Eli Manning, the quarterback for the Giants played a fabulous game the other day. I was up jumping around.However, I am disappointed to hear that he is going to promote oreo cookies. Surely someone that is a hero for young kids should be more responsible than to promote toxic junk food to them. I really think that they should be aware of what ... Read on »
Ashtanga in Orange County by sheryl w. Posted Feb 05 08 11:57am Forum: General Discussion in Yoga I am going to spend a few weeks in Fullerton in Orange County. Does anyone know where the nearest Ashtanga yoga class is? Read on »
Living Mysore...Online Yoga Magazine by sheryl w. Posted Jan 21 08 2:11pm Forum: General Discussion in Yoga I just read today about a new online yoga magazine...www.livingmysore.com.Mysore is a type of yoga called Ashtange. In Mysore style we get together in the early mornings and practice. A teacher comes around and adjusts us and gets up more deeply into the poses, but does not verbally lead the class.Whether you are into Ashtanga or just love yog... Read on »
How long does it take to train for a triatholon? by sheryl w. Posted Jan 21 08 2:08pm Forum: Questions & Answers in Triathlon Triatholons seem like an impossible thing to do. Running I can manage, but combine that with swimming and bike riding...amazing.If you have done a triatholon, how long did it take you to train? Read on »
Allotments by sheryl w. Posted Jan 21 08 2:06pm 2 Comments Forum: General Discussion in Gardening In England, they have an amazing law that says that everyone in the country has a right to a piece of land to grow food. If you don't have your own garden, you can get an allotment for around $50.00 per year.This piece of land is surprisingly large...plenty of room to grow your own veg.There is a movie out called Grow Your Own about Allotments.... Read on »
What is your favorite type of massage? by sheryl w. Posted Jan 21 08 1:59pm 1 Comments Forum: Questions & Answers in Massage/Spa There are so many amazing types of massage. Swedish, Thai, Tui na, reflexology, hot stone, ayurvedic... and within those styles there are so many different approaches.I have had many amazing massages, perhaps the best was a thai massage when I was stressed out and sick in Thailand.However, it is really hard to say for sure.What is your favorite... Read on »
What is your favorite place you have kayaked? by sheryl w. Posted Jan 21 08 1:52pm 1 Comments Forum: Questions & Answers in Kayaking I went sea kayaking in the san juan islands. It is some of the best sea kayaking in the world. Such beautiful scenary and so many islands to kayak to and check out. There are loads of wales and wild life...amazing! Where is you favorite place that you have Kayaked? Read on »
What posture are you working on at the moment? by sheryl w. Posted Jan 21 08 1:32pm 1 Comments Forum: Questions & Answers in Yoga The postures that I work on changes. Right now I am trying to open my chest area, so I am working on back bends and twists.What are you working on at the moment? Read on »
Why is honey non vegan? by sheryl w. Posted Jan 21 08 1:18pm 2 Comments Forum: Questions & Answers in Vegan I have heard lots of different reasons why honey is non vegan. It is because we are stealing honey from the bees. Can anyone expand on this? Read on »
Vegan Falafal by sheryl w. Posted Jan 21 08 1:15pm Forum: General Discussion in Vegan I have recently started making home made falafal. In a bowl, combine organic chick peas, raisons, a date, basil, garlic, some chili pepper, and vegetable stock.With a hand held blender, blend them all together.Roll them into balls and bake them in the oven for 10 minutes.Serve with a large salad with lots of olive oil and lemon juice.Delicious!... Read on »
Get Moving to Reduce Stress by sheryl w. Posted Jan 14 08 8:44am Forum: General Discussion in Exercise A new study confirms what many of already know: Regular exercise is one of the best ways to combat daily stress. Researchers at the University of Texas, Houston, asked 135 college students to fill out questionnaires to assess their daily stress loads as well as their moods, physical activity patterns and overall health. Those who did less exer... Read on »
What is your favorite healthy dinner? by sheryl w. Posted Jan 14 08 8:16am 2 Comments Forum: Questions & Answers in Healthy Eating It is nice to share healthy eating habits, and wellsphere is a great place to do that? What is your current favorite dinner?Mine is falafel and salad. I make my falafel our of organic tinned chick peas, raisons, dates, cumin, cayenne pepper, basil and garlic. Blend it all up, preferably with a hand held blender. Then bake it on a low tempurat... Read on »
Being around plants is good for aging! by sheryl w. Posted Jan 05 08 3:23am 1 Comments Forum: General Discussion in Gardening Recent research shows that patients with a view of trees left the hospital one day sooner than those who had a view of a brick wall. Gardening is proven to lower blood pressure and create an overall sense of wellbeing! Read on »