Wellness resources

• Penetrating Postures: The Science of Yoga

  From: Forbes Judging from the number of yoga mats I’ve seen toted around Manhattan in the last 15 years, I’m pretty sure I was the last person on the island to try it. My relationship with the practice started about six months ago, and I must admit, I fell for it – and hard. I
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• A Guide To Keeping Your New Year’s Resolutions

  From: Workouts For You Do you have a New Year’s Resolution? Well, if you’re like most Americans (88 percent in 2001 according to a General Nutrition Centers poll), you have at least one resolution. And, if you are like the majority of these promise-makers, your resolution is probably related to health and fitness. In 2001
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• The Benefits of Meditation

  From: Pick The Brain By: Tejvan Pettinger In a modern world that values activity, achievements and results, it is perhaps surprising that more people are turning to meditation. For all the activity of modern society, many still feel a fundamental need for silence, inner peace, and a moment of reflection. Meditation can reduce stress and help us
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• Ten Benefits of Acupuncture

  From: Intenseexperiences.com By Pamela Peterson LicAc., NCCAOM As an Acupuncturist, I’m often asked “What are the benefits of acupuncture?” This is a tough question because there are so many benefits! I have tried to limit the answer to ten key benefits, and hope this inspires you to consider acupuncture for yourself. Ten key benefits of
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• Whole Foods Diet: Beyond Vitamins

  From: Best Natural Foods.com A general health recommendation espoused by doctors and other healthcare practitioners is to take a daily multivitamin. The idea is that a daily supplement is insurance for the nutrients that we aren’t getting from our diet. The vitamin makers make the point that food today isn’t nutrient-rich because of soil depletion.
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• Yoga Provides a Natural Cure for Bad Breath

  From: Natural News It is not vain to want cleaner, fresher breath. Surely, most of us desire a minty mouth every morning without much effort. In our quick-fix world, the natural method is often perceived as a time-consuming ritual of diet, exercise and discipline. Who wants to do all of that just for fresh breath?
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• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder- News Steps Effectively Treat PTSD with Acupuncture

  From: NaturalNews Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, also known as PTSD, is an anxiety disorder that can develop after a person is exposed to a terrifying event or ordeal. Traumatic events that may trigger PTSD include violent personal assaults, natural or human-caused disasters, accidents, or military combat. Members of the U.S. military are experiencing PTSD at unprecedented
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• Trick Your Brain At Lunch To Lose Weight

  From: Forbes.com Could losing weight be as easy as soup and crackers for lunch a few times a week? A new study from researchers at Cornell University suggests that it is, but for a reason that may not seem immediately obvious.  The study closely monitored the food intake of 17 volunteers who pigged out as much as
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  Take a Tour of Your Skin

  Would you like to learn more about how your skin works and how you can take good care of it? Esspa Kozmetika Founder and CEO, Eva Kerschbaumer, has put together several short, informative articles for you to read. After you have absorbed these general facts about skin, you can use the Self-Assessment Exercise to take
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• Sick of the Same Old Dating Routine? Yoga Is the Hot New Way to Get Close

  From: Health.com A hot, cramped studio, the potential for bodily slipups, and a whole lot of sweat: Sounds like a date from hell. But, in fact, yoga dates are on the rise—and for good reason! They are intimate, sensual, and cheap, and great for your body and soul, to boot. As yoga becomes more mainstream,
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