Massage therapy, is it for you?

I must preface this article with the fact that I had never experienced massage until just recently, and the first of my massages was one of the most relaxing times ever. However I was looking for something a lot more substantial, (deep tissue), and I did not know the way to communicate with the masseuse  . . . → Read More: Massage therapy, is it for you?

What effective preventive treatments are available for tension headache?

A Closer Look

Tension or muscle contraction headaches are the most common type of headache. The actual cause of these headaches is not clearly understood, and is most likely related to alteration in levels of certain neurotransmitters (specific chemicals which function in the brain). Regardless of the cause, tension headaches feel as if the . . . → Read More: What effective preventive treatments are available for tension headache?

New Year’s Resolutions

The holiday season is here. I really do love this time of year. I love christmas trees and cozy fires and wine and chocolate fudge (yes, even fitness nuts indulge, balance is healthy), but there is one thing I hate about this time of year. And that is hearing people talk about their New Year’s . . . → Read More: New Year’s Resolutions

American Dream-Part II

Recapturing the American Dream

So here is the second part of the American Dream I wrote about last week, based on Fareed Zakaria’s “Time” magazine piece dated 11/1/2010.

As I stated I really loved this article, kind of a slap in the face, however what’s wrong with speaking the truth, really not a damn thing . . . → Read More: American Dream-Part II

The American Dream

Writing my blog has been an evolution of topics, with our core identity always residing in health and wellness, however when I read an article that brings my blood to a boil its time to react and here we go.

In the November 1st edition of Time magazine, (a fine publication that we subscribe to, . . . → Read More: The American Dream

Find Your Target

This past Friday I had the immense pleasure, (along with Sandy and Regie) to attend an event held by Chris Johnson, founder of On Target Living.  There were over 50 people in attendance, all ready to learn how to improve their lives, through proper nutrition, exercise, and getting your rest and relaxation time in.

Let . . . → Read More: Find Your Target

Lets Get Physical

Ok everyone and I mean everyone, this blog relates to you.  It’s time to get PHYSICAL!

Let me clarify, that statement was meant for grabbing your attention, what I want to talk about, amongst many things, is getting your yearly physical.  However first let me digress and give you my impetus for this . . . → Read More: Lets Get Physical

What’s Your Pattern?

Last Wednesday, my alarm went off at 5:30 AM and I rolled over and pushed snooze. I was supposed to get up and go workout. But it was warm and cozy in bed and I was tired.

Getting up and going to ride the elliptical for an hour followed by lifting some weights did not . . . → Read More: What’s Your Pattern?

Filling up on fewer calories. This one is a keeper!

When I find articles that are good I like to post up the link and let you decide to read it, however when I find a GREAT piece of information I have to throw it on a full page, this one from the Berkeley Wellness Group is such an article, so enjoy.

Trainer T

Filling . . . → Read More: Filling up on fewer calories. This one is a keeper!

My Demon, Alcohol abuse

Being in the health and wellness industry gives me the opportunity to share my advice and feelings on many health related topics.  I enjoy writing from my heart, have had great feedback on my blogs, and I truly enjoy using self deprecating humor and analogies.  I think it bring the realness to my articles and . . . → Read More: My Demon, Alcohol abuse

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