Wonder, Curiosity and Awe

 
When we look into the eyes of babies and children there is an excitement about being alive. Everything is miraculous. Everyday is monumental. Everyone is magnificent. All is breathtaking, uniquely interesting, and new. It is often the little, simple things we take for granted that they find truly amazing. If life has become mundane, predictable, and mind numbing for you lay aside that skepticism and try one of these adventures we take for granted. 1) plant a garden, 2) listen to children talk, 3) tour your hometown, 4) play with games and toys, 5) attend a cultural festival, 6) sing, dance and draw for others or 7) spend time with animals



       

Reduce and Remove

At an alarming rate we are losing our adults, youth, children and babies to deadly disease and debilitating disabilities. Early and life long exposure to chemicals in the air, water, food and soil has increased the rate contaminates accumulate in our fat, blood, and organs. These toxins are passed thourgh the body in breast milk, urine, feces, sweat, semen, hair and nails. Consider healthy alternatives to or reduce the use of the following items in your daily life. You just might find yourself feeling a lot better: detergent,  paint, cosmetics, upholstery, computers, televisions, fabric treatment.

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

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

The "Eyes" Have It

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



Our 2012 Gardens - Vegetables

 



 

 

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