The simplest definition of 'being present' is the awareness of who we are and what we experience without judgment or emotion... More >>

...Change the world by choosing joy today. Do something today, anything, that brings you joy and makes you smile. Do something that makes your heart feel as if it's all lit up inside and could might burst from the pleasure... More >>

Losing weight is not easy for most. Anyone who has tried to lose weight before will tell you, it's no day at the beach. In fact, when you put on weight, you might not even realize it. Then you realize, with a start, that your body just doesn't feel like it's yours anymore... More >>

There was a time when what we did as parents and lovers was sacred. Private. Our own meaningful traditions that helped create the new family we were forming together. It was the way we made our family separate from our parents or the neighbors... More >>

...We often do not think of the impact our emotions and relationships play on our physical health. It is only when our physical health begins to fail that we begin making positive lifestyle changes... More >>

...Being mindful at mealtimes and throughout the day is more than paying attention to the food we choose, prepare, and eat. It's learning to recognize hunger in its various forms. It is being able to eat without being impacted by external influences and noticing-and respecting-fullness... More >>

Your body is like your car. It is a machine that requires regular maintenance, quality fuel, repairs, and sometimes, spare parts. Many of us rely on medications to keep the body running, but for how long and at what price... More >>

Whether you have celiac disease, gluten sensitivities, gluten intolerance or wheat allergy, the only lifelong treatment is eliminating gluten altogether from your diet. Initially, going on a strict gluten-free diet may seem disheartening as gluten is present everywhere. Quite the contrary, it is much easier than you think... More >>

As a mother of 5 children, I've gained and lost around 200 pounds in the last decade. As a Prairie Wife living in the middle of nowhere Wyoming, I had to rely on more than a little grit and grace to find ways to lose all that weight... More >>

Loss is a part of life, yet few of us are ready for it when it comes. Whether it's the end of a long-term relationship or the death of a loved one, the chaotic and often conflicting emotions that accompany the event can make it difficult to function... More >>