The Heart’s Brain

by | Jan 17, 2013 | Health News

The heart as an organ, pumps life blood throughout our body and is vital to our well being.  On an emotional side, history shows the heart has been considered the source of emotion, courage and wisdom.  What is so exciting at this present time is that new research by...

Apitherapy

by | Jan 11, 2013 | Health News

Bee medicine, known as apitherapy, touts bee pollen, propolis and the honey itself as amazing healers.  It is wise to consume them from the area or environs in which you live due to acclimatization of the body to its surroundings.    Bee pollen is jam packed full of...

Cross training the brain

by | Jan 6, 2013 | Health News

More exciting studies are being released about brain plasticity every month.  When memory really becomes a concern, tried and true mental calisthenics that kick the brain back in shape the key. Dr. Gary small, the medical director of UCLA Memory and Aging Research...

Body odor

by | Jan 5, 2013 | Health News

“Put your arm down son, you’re losing friends”.  That is a quote from an old movie and one I’ve never forgotten for its humor and stark reality.  Body odor or B.O. can be offensive and a real turn-off.  Hence deodorants have created a popular market for better...

Eco-friendly clothing

by | Jan 4, 2013 | Health News

I found myself at an early age feeling better when cotton and wool touched my skin instead of synthetics like polyester and nylon.  Once I graduated from chiropractic college and learned much about the wholistic approach to living, natural fibers were almost all I...

Catnaps and heart disease

by | Jan 3, 2013 | Health News

Catnaps, power snooze or siestas  all represent a brief moment in time when we humans take a short rest. As a former kindergarten teacher, I remember how important the “nap mat” was for the “little people” to re-energize. According to the latest research from ARCHIVES...

Let not the children die in vane….

by | Dec 18, 2012 | Health News

This holiday season as the world, and especially the U.S., reels in shock and horror over the Connecticut School murders, much emotional and mental outcry against guns is in the forefront. In 1996, there was a shooting at a primary school in Scotland. Sixteen children...

10 benefits of dancing

by | Dec 11, 2012 | Health News

I was invited to a dance competition last week. Young people from all over Dominica participated .The judges eliminated all but 9 performances. They ranged from hip hop ,to ballet ,to Latin dance and more. Since I spent 8 years of my young life learning tap and ballet...

The Truth of Who You Are

by | Dec 8, 2012 | Health News

Quote taken from UNTIL TODAY by Iyanla Vanzant Some people sleep around with many other people regardless of the physical and emotional risks involved.  Others drink alcohol or ingest chemical substances to their own detriment.  These are people who are very fond of...

LOVE is who we are

by | Dec 4, 2012 | Health News

I found myself without internet connection for several days.  At first there was a moment of anxiousness about being able to conduct my business properly and staying connected with family, associates, and friends during this holiday season. However, by the second day...