by: Lauren Young, original article here Energy Medicine refers to a broad range of therapies that all have one thing in common. They all consider that the human being consists of a physical body capable of thoughts and emotions, but also has an energetic system that supports and nourishes the physical, emotional and mental, with all of these systems being tightly integrated. The integration between our emotions and our physical body is obvious to anyone who has gone through a period of great stress. By using emotion altering techniques such as meditation and visualization, a person can actually impact on … read more
Think water is water? The truth is, water is a generic term for a number of liquids that vary in chemical consistency. Get educated and pick the BEST water for yourself. read more
ORAC stands for oxygen radical absorbance capacity. Researchers at the National Institute of Aging developed ORAC testing as a way to measure the level of antioxidant protection capacity of a product or food. If a product has a high ORAC value, it has the ability to neutralize many free radicals. read more
Daily challenges like a long commute or a difficult boss can turn on the stress hormones — and because these conditions don’t go away, the hormones don’t shut off. Instead of helping you survive, this kind of stress response can actually make you sick. read more
From the blog of KORA Organics by Miranda Kerr, here is a great discussion on chakra and energy work. If you’re looking to explore the topic further, we offer chakra workshops and discussions at Mind Body Manhattan. What is energy? So many people talk about their energy and the energy of a place or a house. So I thought it would be good to share a brief understanding of what this energy actually is that people talk about and how it impacts us. We all have energy centres called ‘chakras’ inside our bodies and we’re surrounded by an energy field … read more
From one of my favorites, KORA Organics by Miranda Kerr. Check out this great post on why a juice cleanse may be just what you need. So what are the benefits of a juice cleanse? I get asked that question a lot. So let’s tackle it straight up. How about… unbelievable energy, physical and mental rejuvenation, normalized weight, clearer skin, white eyes, restful sleep, elevated mood and sex drive, alleviated allergies, and a more robust immune system! What I love the most is the feeling of lightness. The fulfilment in knowing that everything that goes down your gullet is good … read more
There are plenty of fad diets or self-help rituals out there. These options are like trends – they arise, they fall, they are forgotten. When you’re looking for great advice on success, either in your diet, health, lifestyle or career, focus on time-tested methods. Find options that have been around forever. If something makes it past the “trend” phase and becomes a practice, you know it has worked. Meditation is a great example. Check out this article from the Huff about how a popular 1975 self-help book is once again topping the New York Times Bestseller list! Live Light ~ … read more
I live off beans! Eat beans every day to stay healthy, lean and full. Live Light – Lo http://www.mensfitness.com/nutrition/abs-health/spilling-beans
When the pro-athletes get on board, you know we’re on to something.
I have many clients asking me about incorporating meditation. It is something I practice regularly, and it is definitely a part of total wellness. I’m happy so many Westerners are considering meditating, but I also know many aren’t sure where to start. Here is a great introduction to meditation from Universal Yoga Center. Live Light, Lo Through the ages meditation is nearly as old as humanity. It has always been a part of Eastern religion. Now the west is discovering its meditative past. Everyone would like to be healthy, content and happy. We all are striving in our own way … read more
