I know this may sound strange, but do you ever ask your body what it needs? We all want to be the healthiest we can be, that’s why we pay for medications, health insurance, and even expensive organic food in some cases. Yet, have you ever checked in with your body to ask, “What would you like to eat?” After all, the fundamental purpose of eating is to nourish your body and keep it healthy. Your body is smarter than you may think. It communicates with you, IF you choose to listen.
Read MoreI was forced to really think about the meaning of health when I was preparing for a motivational talk about health at a happiness retreat in the Dominican Republic. What does health mean? What does health mean to you? How do you know if you are truly healthy?
Read MoreHave you heard the tale about the Gods? And how they decided to place the secrets of the universe inside the hearts of mankind because they knew that man would never look there.
Read MoreAs a yogi doctor being a vegetarian or a vegan was an interesting question I was faced with when I began my yoga practice. Should you be a vegetarian or a vegan? The answer is yes and no. Well, what is that supposed to mean?
Read MoreI became a yoga instructor after I was already an MD. Many people couldn’t understand why I would do such a thing. When I decided to shift my focus from treating the ill to keeping people healthy, I found yoga to be one of the most potent things I could prescribe.
Read MoreI rarely watch TV, but I recently saw a commercial that was hilarious and depressing. It was a commercial for Healthy Choice meals and the woman was discussing her struggles with dieting and said, “I used to hate the laughter of children, but then I realized I was just hungry.” How sad, and funny, right?!
Read MoreIf our cave dwelling ancestors could only see the people and pantries of today, they would for sure think we were aliens. The obesity epidemic can be blamed on many things, but a major factor is technology interfering with foods.
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