Words of Wellness

In order to maintain our mental and physical health, balance, coordination, and focus, we need to move.  Physically move, with purpose. Understanding the importance of keeping ourselves moving, is a step forward in maintaining our health.  This is particularly critical as the aging process begins. We used to have to walk inside into places to do ordinary...

Ayurveda, an Indian Sanskrit word, is an ancient healing science, evolving from principles of natural remedies and methods.  The foundational principle of Ayurveda is the belief that health and wellness are rooted in the balance of mind, body and soul.  Whenever there is a disruption in any one of these, it leads to illness, stress, injury.....creating havoc...

Human beings are wired for connection. Friends, family and social interactions are crucial to our sense of security and wellness. For many of us, the last couple of years has involved more isolation/confinement than we’re used to. Not only is this stressful during times of isolation, but science tells us that it can also make re-entering social society stressful. If this sounds familiar, take heart! July is social wellness month and a great time to start flexing those social muscles!

In celebration of Independence Day, salutations to the many brave men and women who serve this great country by protecting it's peoples' freedoms and rights. All, including members of local, state, and federal law enforcement, armed forces, justice and truth seekers, interpreters, analyzers and scholars devoted to deciphering rules of law, and those who valiantly...

June is National Employee Wellness Month, which makes it a great time to discover workday habits that boost your wellness–and can even boost the wellness of your whole organization. Challenge yourself to try one of the healthy habits listed below this month. You might experience better focus, less fatigue, increased productivity, teamwork, collaboration, work-life satisfaction,...

Having a strong, devoted, involved, and loving father, or father figure, shapes and influences the direction of our life, contributes to the development of a strong moral compass, and enables the establishment of high self-esteem.  These are just a few of the positive attributes gained by those who have the powerful presence of a male...

The power granted to mothers is a supreme one.  The ability to protect, nurture, and love unconditionally is a gift bestowed upon all mothers.  The first voice that we ever hear; and the first exhausted, but joyful, face that we see upon making our entry into this world, comes from our mother.  They nourish and sustain us for months, and bring us out to join...

“A garden requires patient labor and attention. Plants do not grow merely to satisfy ambitions or to fulfill good intentions. They thrive because someone expended effort on them.” –Liberty Hyde Bailey If you’re gardening this spring, you’ve seen firsthand how love and care can help flowers grow and bloom. This is true throughout nature, and...