February is Heart Month.  Also within this mid-winter month is Valentine’s Day, and Eating Disorders Prevention Week.  At first glance, these may seem unrelated, but upon closer examination, they are intertwined.

With the media focus on American Heart Disease, obesity, and dieting, there is an emphasis on weight loss for the sake of preventing coronary artery disease.  At the same time, the food and weight obsession of teenage girls in particular and women in general has connected dieting with acceptance of body and self while encouraging eating disorders. Read more

The holidays are here!  With all the shopping, food, parties, hustle and bustle, it’s easy to lose track of what’s important.  Remember, the holidays are for celebrating the joy of spiritual blessings.  This fact can be easily over-shadowed by the commercialism and consumerism of our society.  This year, honor yourself, family, and friends with the gift of self care. Read more

Last Fall we began to explore the ABC’s of wellness, so this Fall we will finish our look at wellness from M thru Z.

Move those Muscles!  Our bodies were made for movement.   So put your mind to the muscle and transform your exercise into a mindful activity.  Try moving meditation.  And music! Read more

It’s midsummer, hot, humid, threatened by thunderstorms and hurricanes.  You are tired and sticky, a bit grumpy and the last thing you feel like doing is working out.  You’ve reached a choice point:  do you join the 50% of folks who start a program of physical activity and then quit, or stay with the other half who stick with it in spite of obstacles? Read more

While many families are focusing on celebrating Father’s Day, we hope to use this traditional holiday not only to honor dads and the important roles they play, but to take a look at a variety of men’s health issues.

First of all, several sports figures have been in the news lately, not because of their athletic stats, but because of their  alleged involvement in steroid abuse.   Read more