Posts by Karen

Yoga has so many benefits. One of the ways it is beneficial is in the effect it has on the brain and science is taking an interest as seen in this article. Yoga has been known to reduce anxiety while increasing cognitive function. It increases overall brain activity which is associated with increased size of the…

Even though the cold weather is here, it’s still important to stay hydrated. I would argue it’s even more important in the winter than the summer. In the summer you’re more likely to feel thirsty than you are in the winter.  Drinking water is one of the easiest and cheapest ways you have to improve…

Portion control, periodic weight checks, regular exercise, making good food choices, figuring out which foods are good and which are not…these can drive a person crazy. But they don’t have to drive you crazy. Here are some pointers to help you make sense of all the conflicting information you are constantly bombarded with. Fat is…

Most of my reading is in the area of personal development. I attend conferences, listen to podcasts and generally immerse myself in learning how to ‘mind my mind’. While I don’t consider myself a pessimist, I don’t always see the glass as half full. I’ve come a long way in my mindset after years of…

We’ve often heard that Vitamin D is the sunshine vitamin. That’s because upon exposure to the sun, our bodies manufacture Vitamin D. But, we can also get it from food and supplements. But why is Vitamin D so important? There are several reasons for us to maintain a healthy level of this vitamin, that isn’t…

‘Tis the season…the season for lots of food, the season for shopping, the season for baking,  the season for socializing and the season for any number of things, including lots of stress. We overspend, overeat, overextend ourselves by overcommitting. Holiday stress can lead to depression, anxiety and unhealthy behaviors. It’s important when in the throes…

I attached the picture of these 50 reasons to exercise to give some incentive to move your body regularly. But I also want to share with you the benefits that I’ve enjoyed since committing to daily exercise. Here are a few of the changes I see happening in my body the more I exercise: I…