well being

Good news is somewhat hard to come by these days, so I was thrilled to learn this from the Natural Marketing Institute.  “Pure, natural and simple will be the growing mantra of an ever-evolving and increasingly savvy consumer.

New study shows that natural aphrodisiacs do exist. The most common from the list are ginseng and saffron. Time to search for recipes with these spices for your next romantic dinner. Enjoy.

New research shoes that our organs have their own circadian clock genes that trigger processes at specific times. Your master body clock synchronizes these individual clocks to operate in tandem and run at optimal efficiency. When we travel to different time zones, keep unusual hours, or change schedules, over time, it can alter ones metabolism and lead to health disorders. Read more

Lots of lessons learned during Dr. Craig Koniver's Spring Detox Cleanse.  Tomrrow is our last day but there will be many lasting disciplines that we will follow in the future.

One of the major benefits for me has been the quality of sleep. I also have a heightened appreciation for cayenne, ginger, cilantro, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and corn.

As we approach Thanksgiving, gyms are filled with athletes working to burn off as many calories as they can before they feast on turkey and accoutrements. But exercise is rarely rote physical movement. Take Yoga. It's exercise. But it also a philosophy, a science and an art. 
Many think of yoga as choreographed stretching but that simplification does not do it justice. The practice of postures (asanas) strengthens the body, creating a feeling of well being. But making the shapes of the postures is the physical part.