Organic produce is healthy and good for you, but it’s even better when you grow it yourself. I’ve always wanted my own garden. In our current living conditions we don’t have the space. We don’t have a yard to plant in, just a badly graveled driveway–not that I’m complaining or anything. Read more »

Besides being a massage therapist, I’m also a CranioSacral therapist. I started training in CranioSacral Therapy right after I graduated from massage school. Read more »

Recently, I’ve been reading up on herbs. As a massage therapist, I like the idea of natural health and have always been interested in the use herbs and folk remedies to treat certain illnesses. I decided to looking in to using dried herbs to make my own tinctures, teas, and infusions. Read more »

I love fresh cilantro. It’s sometimes referred to as Mexico or Chinese parsley. It doesn’t matter what you call it, all that matters is that it’s delicious. It’s great in a salad, salsa, guacamole, curries and even makes a good pesto. Did you know that cilantro is very good for you too? Read more »

I like science based programs and the other day I watched a show about methods people to stay young. The show covered everything from calorie restriction to human growth hormone injections. There was an extreme and gruesome segment in the show about head transplants. There’s one simple method that we can all use to extend our lives that they didn’t cover in the show. Read more »

Sometimes you just need to take some time off. That’s what I did today. I went into London to the art museum and ate lunch at one of my favorite restaurants. Yeah, I had work to do, but the work was still here when I got back. Read more »

We’ve all heard of good cholesterol and bad cholesterol. There are many commercials on American TV for drugs that lower cholesterol. Many people are on these drugs to lower cholesterol. If you’re not on them yourself, I’m sure you know people who are on them. My parents and grandmother are all on cholesterol lowering drugs. Read more »

I fast on the first Sunday of every month for religious reasons. Fasting is used in many religious traditions. Read more »

Listening to your body is one of the keys to good health. As you know, I was sick as a dog last week, which sucks because I’m on vacation. Read more »

Many of us will be traveling this season to spend the holidays with family. Days of your trip can be lost to feeling tired and out of whack because of jet lag. I recently traveled overseas to visit my parents. Jet lag on an overseas trip can be horrendous, but if you follow a few tips you can minimize it. Read more »