Category Archives: Health and Wellness

Bouncing Around

Posted on November 4, 2011 by

Have a laughter filled weekend everyone! Some notable posts and news: How bad are microwaves? Wow, a four-ingredient pumpkin pie. Advice on health from someone who recently turned 100 years old. Stop using dryer sheets and you’ll save money and … Continue reading →

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Seattle Yoga Arts: Free Community Class This Saturday

Posted on October 28, 2011 by

Seattle yogis, great news, Seattle Yoga Arts will be offering a free community class for all levels from 12:30 to 1:45 pm tomorrow taught by one of their teacher training graduates. These free classes might be happening a few more … Continue reading →

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Bouncing Around

Posted on October 21, 2011 by

Tonight I’ll be enjoying a quiet evening at home watching Forks Over Knives. There’s been a “long wait” on this movie so I’m really looking forward to finally watching it. I wish everyone a healthy and positive weekend. Here’s some … Continue reading →

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Preparing for Winter

Posted on October 18, 2011 by

Last winter for me was brutal on so many fronts that I’m determined to make this winter much more pleasant. Here’s how: Having a Positive State of Mind. I love crisp and colorful Fall, but I’m going to learn to … Continue reading →

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92-Year-Old Yoga Instructor Tao Porchon-Lynch

Posted on August 31, 2011 by

92-year-old yoga instructor Tao Porchon-Lynch is a huge inspiration for those that think it’s too late or they’re too old to practice yoga or other forms of exercise. To say she is amazing seems too bland. Watch this video to … Continue reading →

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CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta Reports: The Last Heart Attack

Posted on August 30, 2011 by

On Sunday night, my fiance and I watched CNN’s one-hour long documentary The Last Heart Attack in which CNN chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta investigates whether diet and the latest diagnostic tests are enough to prevent heart attacks. With … Continue reading →

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barre3: Body of a Dancer

Posted on August 11, 2011 by

During the summer I’m all about taking marathon walks combined with yoga to stay in shape. But I like variety, and therefore decided to finally put to use a discounted three-day pass to barre3 I received as a gift this … Continue reading →

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Exercise Your Wrists

Posted on August 2, 2011 by

Hunched over in front of the computer all day all week can wreak havoc on the body. When I’m not mindful of my bad posture or forget to stretch throughout the day, my body throws a temper and tells me … Continue reading →

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Zumba in the Park

Posted on July 31, 2011 by

I finally tried Zumba yesterday! I took a free one-hour class courtesy of the fantastic ladies of the Belltown Dance Studio at the Olympic Sculpture Park as part of Seattle Art Museum’s Get Out Summer at SAM series. For those … Continue reading →

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Tips to Naturally Manage and Prevent Arthritis

Posted on July 29, 2011 by

If you know anyone who has arthritis or osteoarthritis (like many people in my family), you may want to read this post Things You Should Know About Arthritis. Dr. Ben Kim discusses the different types of arthritis, possible causes, and … Continue reading →

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