Sometimes we consider stress as only an adult condition but people of all ages and backgrounds, including children face stress. Heading back to school might be exciting for many people. At the same time, it can also be stressful for children as well as adults. Many current studies about the effects of mindfulness practices on […]
Mind and Body
What’s Your Choice?
The morning is like many others. The routine is as it has been for years with a few changes as the girls grew older and moved off to college. When they were not there to talk to, I found the noise of the TV to fill the morning silence. In the car and off to […]
Go Local! Celebrate Local Foods Week!
August 9 – 15, 2015 is Local Foods Week in Ohio where we celebrate Local Foods. OSU Extension’s Signature Program, Local Foods encourages consumers to explore and buy local foods. Ohio Local Foods week is not only about enjoying the tastes of local foods but is also about becoming more aware and better informed about […]
Breathing…
It’s an automatic process our bodies accomplish… our lungs fill with air upon inhale, then empty again through an exhale… about 12 to 20 breaths per minute, all day long. That adds up to 17,000-30,000 breaths per day — or more if you exercise. Each breath sends necessary oxygen to each of the body’s cells. […]
Pause, Breathe, Repeat
I keep a bar of moisturizing soap on my desk at work, in my kitchen, my bathroom and with me whenever I travel. I buy it by the ounce. It is made from all natural ingredients including goat’s milk, scented with pure essential oils, and is refreshing spearmint. But all of that is beside the […]
The Skin I’m In
I may have been born in the skin I’m in, but I’m still learning how to take care of it. Over the years, I’ve adjusted my habits so I can enjoy the bright warmth of the sun without painful, red skin or worse- possibly developing skin cancer. Experience and some education have taught me a […]