Stress can cause your body to secrete high levels of cortisol into your bloodstream because of your body’s flight or fight response to stress. Stress can be either psychological (mental and emotional) or physical. Cortisol is not all bad. It’s secreted by the adrenal glands and is actually important for the regulation of blood pressure, […]
Do women need more sleep than men? The answer is yes for a couple of reasons according to experts: #1 is that women use more of their brains. #2 is that women are major multi-taskers. This could be looked at as women just being smarter than men, or it could be that men are better […]
Which of these is situations sounds like stress to you? You receive a promotion at work Your car has a flat tire You go to a fun party that lasts till 6:00 a.m Your dog gets sick Your new furniture is being delivered Your best friend’s family come to stay at your house for a […]
In the last few years I’ve seen much written about using essential oils to cure this or that disease or common malady. But which oil is good for what ailment? Back when I was diagnosed with breast cancer 16 years ago, with all the alternatives I checked out, I never had anyone mention essential oils. Maybe […]
Would you like to know how alkaline foods can save your life and possibly prevent terminal and chronic diseases? Acidic foods are slowly, or not so slowly deteriorating your health right now. In fact the could be setting the perfect environment for chronic inflammation or cancer cells to grow. The more you are concerned with […]
Plateaus can happen to anyone. Things are going great, you’re losing weight and getting fit when suddenly you hit a plateau. Now, you’re doing all the right things that had worked before but you’re no longer losing weight. You seem to be stuck in the same place without any positive results. It’s the dreaded weight […]
Yoga can be practiced by anyone with the desire to take it up. You don’t have to be perfect. You just need to be open to trying something new. That is the anatomy of yoga. All you need is a commitment to start where you are and continue to improve. Don’t worry about not being […]
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus is a nutrition packed hummus and also a very flexible one. You can spread the hummus on whole-wheat pita bread or use as a vegetable dip. You may thin it by adding some water to use as salad dressing. You can also use it instead of mayonnaise on a sandwich or blend it less […]
The real dangers of aspartame have been known for many years now. I was first made aware of it when I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1999. Once I realized what it does in my body, I quit cold turkey. Not one more diet soda, no more sweeteners in my coffee or iced tea. […]
Have you heard of hot yoga? Do you know exactly what it is? I thought I did, but I wasn’t sure. Last week a new yoga studio that specializes in hot yoga opened around the corner from me. I had heard you do hot yoga in a super hot room and that didn’t sound like any […]
Lynn Pierce is a transformational strategist for women over 50 who have just received a cancer diagnosis. Her systems and practices guide her clients to get out of overwhelm and fear allowing them to make soul-based choices that are right for their situation.