Creating a healthy lifestyle should begin with making small changes, like baby steps, in how you live each day. Small changes in how you live each day can lead to amazing rewards.
The articles below are an eclectic collection of topics that interest this author. They are based on research from a variety of books, magazines and internet sites addressing a multitude of topics such as good nutrition, fitness, parenting, grandparenting, the affects of stress, spirtual well-being, and more.
There is a wealth of information 'out there' and you are also encouraged to read, read, read to find what works best for you. Afterall, being informed is a great start to living a better healthier life!

VERMICOMPOSTING

Nobody likes me, everybody hates me, think I'll go eat worms. Big fat juicy ones, little slimy skinny ones,hope they don't have germs!"


Have you ever felt this way? Most of us have felt "friendless" at some point, but when you do, remember that the feeling will pass. Meanwhile, you are advised NOT to "go eat worms" because that really won't help. However...worms DO help our environment!

Vermicomposting is not only good for our earth, it is a fun and healthy activity for the entire family!

Many gardeners compost both yard waste and

TAKE A DEEP BREATH ....... AND RELAX.................

Breathing deeply should occur at the subconscious level.  We were all born with the natural ability to breath deeply.  However, as we get older the stress of every day life causes us to move quickly into the habit of shallow breathing.

Deep breathing is a technique taught in both meditation and hypnosis classes.  Deep breathing can instantly reduce stress and lower blood pressure.  Breathing deeply is a more efficient way to pump blood and oxygen throughout your system than if you are doing shallow breathing. A good example of shallow breathing occurs when

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