Monthly Archives: May 2015
COCONUT MILK WHIPPED TOPPING
This is the perfect, healthy whipped topping for all your favorite desserts. Try it over a bowl of fresh berries, for a delicious summer treat. It has been taste tested and kid approved by my grandchildren. 1 14-ounce can of coconut cream or full fat coconut milk (Make sure to buy organic. I recommend the […]
WALKING MEDITATION
Meditation is the topic for next month’s newsletter, however, I wanted to touch on something I learned from a monk named Thich Nhat Hanh. He teaches “walking meditation” in his book “Peace Is Every Step”. Too many times when we walk for exercise, we focus on the problems in our head and fill the time […]
SPOTLIGHT ON: POSTURIFIC BRACE
The Posturific Brace is a great, easy tool for improving your posture. It was designed by a chiropractor who wanted to help his patients correct their posture. He didn’t like that every brace on the market was so expensive and difficult to use. This figure-8 elastic strap goes around your shoulders to gently pull your shoulder […]
EXERCISE OF THE MONTH- PEC STRETCHES
Good posture begins with your head, chest and shoulders being properly aligned. Your ears should be centered over your shoulders, and your shoulders should be centered over your hips. Due to the excessive use of computers and handheld devices, many people pull their neck forward which increases the incident of neck pain, shoulder tension and […]
May- WORDS OF WELLNESS WITH DR. CATHY
Several years ago while out to dinner, I saw the most beautiful elderly woman. She had a lovely, peaceful smile and bright eyes, but what struck me the most was her perfect posture. She looked absolutely REGAL. It made me realize how underrated proper posture is. Since that time, I have observed how without good posture […]