“The root of all health is in the brain. The trunk of it is in emotion. The branches and leaves are the body. The flower of health blooms when all parts work together.” ~Kurdish Saying
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Thought for Today
“So many people spend their health gaining wealth, and then have to spend their wealth to regain their health.” -A.J. Reb Materi
Thought for Today
“Live in rooms full of light. Avoid heavy food. Be moderate in the drinking of wine. Take massage, baths, exercise, and gymnastics. Fight insomnia with gentle rocking or the sound of running water. Change surroundings and take long journeys. Strictly avoid frightening ideas. Indulge in cheerful conversation and amusements. Listen to music. “-A. Cornelius Celsus
Thought for Today
“To enjoy good health, to bring true happiness to one’s family, to bring peace to all, one must first discipline and control one’s own mind. If a man can control his mind he can find the way to Enlightenment, and all wisdom and virtue will naturally come to him.” — Buddha [Source: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/topics/topic_peace.html%5D
Thought for Today
“To keep the body in good health is a duty…otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.” — The Buddha Read more at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/topics/topic_health.html#VP8QR5ImMtmjTwCt.99
Healthy Living A to Z: H is for Herbs
Do you know the difference between and an herb and a spice? Herbs are leaves and flowers of plants and include basil, rosemary, parsley, thyme, and varieties of mint among others. Spices are seeds, roots, stems or barks of plants and include things like cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and pepper. They are often used interchangeably toContinue reading “Healthy Living A to Z: H is for Herbs”
Healthy Living A to Z: F is for Flaxseed
Not everyone may be familiar with flaxseed. Flaxseed is high in fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, as well as phytochemicals called lignans. It is used to improve digestive health and may help lower total cholesterol, LDL or “bad” cholesterol, and reduce heart disease risk. Ground flaxseed is easier for the body to digest. Grind yourContinue reading “Healthy Living A to Z: F is for Flaxseed”
Food for the Road
One lesson we learned the hard way is the importance of traveling with healthy food. When traveling by car we carry an ice chest with food for meals for the trip as well as snacks. We take salad on road trips to help keep us eating healthy. Sometimes I take the ingredients and mixed them up whenContinue reading “Food for the Road”
Women’s Heart Thought for March
“As we have watched women conquer breast cancer through the breast cancer campaign, this is what we need to do now with heart.” — C. Noel Bairey Merz M.D., director of the Women’s Heart Center at the Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute
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