Being Mindful of the Season

In keeping with our earlier blog about guided meditations, here are some great ideas from Joseph Cardillo, PhD, writing in the Huffington Post, for incorporating the beauty of the season with strategies for clarifying mind and body. Each of natureโ€™s seasons contains...

Guided Meditations

The Chopra Center online offers 12 different guided meditations that are “themed.” Guided meditations are a great way to get the body to a more balanced state so that the mind can be at peace. Meditation should be integrated into a daily routine as part of...

Dog Days?

Dogs relish the summer months as much as people do–after all, they want to please us and they love to play. So what’s not to love about summer? Soaring temperatures and heat-baked sidewalks can be dangerous for our canine companions. Here are some...

Palo Santo: Cleansing & Healing

Clear, cleanse, and clarify your space with Palo Santo, meaning “holy wood.” The wood is burned to help purify air, release negative energies, enhance creativity, and increase good fortune. The aroma resembles that of pine, mint, and lemon. Traditionally...

The Flavors of August

As the last month of summer, August has special meaning. Long days, hot (August) nights, cold drinks, and delicious food. Some summer fare is healthy (an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables!!) and some of it, well let’s call it summer comfort food. A...

Food as Medicine: Shiitake Mushrooms

Healthy food choices certainly go a long way, especially when food selections are made in accordance with specific health concerns. The medicinal properties of mushrooms have long been touted throughout the world. Interest in the medicinal application of mushrooms has...