Something about being outdoors and in the indigenous glow of the sun makes me feel good. I resent the fact that I’m told to cover up or slather on sunscreen before I go sprint or swim or whatever. It doesn’t seem fair or natural to me. How could the sun or the wind or the rain not be good for us human beings who have evolved under our star’s brightest light? Don’t … [Read more...]
Turmeric
Today’s post is a simple introduction to one of the world’s healthiest spices, turmeric. Turmeric comes from the root of the Curcuma longa plant. This plant grows well in South Asia and is used throughout the region. In particular, turmeric is often used to help impart the warm, peppery flavors of Indian food. I dig Indian food. The rich, aromatic, deep flavors of the … [Read more...]
Mindful Breathing
Mindful breathing is one of the easiest changes that you can make in your life, and one that you may see the most benefits from. I learned about meditation from my dad. I remember him going into a room for hours; he would come out looking stoned. Maybe he was, but I like to think he was just blissfully relaxed. According to pops, mediation is simply paying attention to … [Read more...]
Improving Sleep – the Whys and Hows
Improving sleep seems to be a pretty common goal. Turn on a TV and you’ll see dozens of ads; Lunesta commercials are my personal favorite. I’ve always wanted that electric green butterfly to visit me. Good sleep is so delicious that folks are willing to chance aggressiveness, confusion, hallucinations (the good kind?), risk of suicide in depressed patients, unpleasant taste, … [Read more...]
Water – If You Do Nothing Else
Water is the answer. My son and I start our afternoon grabbing lunch at a restaurant in Malibu; one we've never tried. I decide on the salmon over quinoa with a mango salsa. The waiter delivers the dish to our table; it looks fantastic. It tastes as delicious as it looks, and I wipe it out in four bites. In my mind, I feel like it wasn't enough food, even though there was … [Read more...]
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