Monday, November 19, 2012

Obamacare: The Garden of Health and Wellness


As you feel the cool gentle breeze caress your face and you see leaves turn from green to orange, yellow and red then float to the ground, you begin to think about the fall season. This is the season of harvest. Stand in front of your mirror and ask your body: “What gifts will I reap from your garden of health and wellness this season?” “How can I create my own Obamacare plan?”

After reaping three life-threatening chemical and auto accidents in my lifetime that drained me physically, and financially, I began to remember the garden of health and wellness shared with me by the elders of my family on Wisdom Street. (How cool is that, they do live on Wisdom Street) We did not depend on Obamacare. We very seldom went to the doctor because our elders practiced their own health care and self care using gifts from the heart, garden and home.

This natural health tradition healed me and moved me to pursue health and wellness education. I made a commitment to share “motherwit” common sense tips that you can use at home to grow your own garden of health and wellness. I wish for you a luscious harvest of lower healthcare costs, beauty, vitality, stamina and joy.

GARDEN TIP NUMBER ONE. Check the “soil” of your lifestyle and body. Do you enrich your soil with the three amendments of Refuel-Recreate-Rest? Refuel (eating fresh picked fruit and veggies), Recreate (party, fun, walking, stretching, exercise 3 times each week) and sleep (8 hours or more each night). This trinity is the “soil” that allows you to plant seeds that will reap the benefits of health and wellness. Take Care.

Resource. www.health.gov



Thursday, November 15, 2012

The Benefits of Being a Lazy Lima Bean

Scientists believe the average adult needs 7 to 9 hours of sleep, while babies, children and teenagers need up to 10-18 hours. Sleep occurs in three stages during the night from light, deep to rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. An average complete sleep cycle takes 90 to 110 minutes. Peaceful sleep brings you these affects and many more.  Helps our bodies fight infection • Maintains optimal emotional and social functioning • Combats the effects of stress and UV rays • Increases energy and productivity • Strengthens the immune system • Reduces the risk of coronary heart disease • Aids in weight control

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

The "Eyes" Have It


Use these eye exercises on a regular basis to help maintain your vision.









Sunday, November 11, 2012

Friday, November 9, 2012

Welcome Our Collaborators




 


We are excited about the addition of collaborators Grupo Balanca Capoeira.  Check out their website and visit classes at www.nashvillecapoeira.org