Thunderbolt Pose (Vajrasana)

Shin-shin-toistu-do is a variation of yoga brought to Japan in the 1940s by Tempu Nakamura. This form of yoga focuses on developing Ki (life force) through seated and moving meditation, breath techni...

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Going Japanese to Prevent Disease

For many years Japan has surpassed the rest of the world in life expectancy with the average person living to be 83.7 years. Unfortunately, with a life expectancy of 79.3, the US has fallen quite behi...

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Paving the Way to Better Memory

It is scary to think that an estimated thirty-five million people worldwide have dementia and roughly 5.3 million people in the United States have Alzheimer's. It is a just another cruel fact of life,...

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Blueberry Walnut Crisp

Serves 4
Move over blueberry pie! We have created an even better end of summer dessert. Besides being delicious, both the antioxidants in blueberries and the omega-3 fatty acids in walnuts help to sup...

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Healthy Homemade Holiday Gifts for Everyone on Your List

Finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list can be stressful especially for those that seem to have everything. This year why not have bit of fun by making your own gifts. Here are some of my h...

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Moving Benefits

The time for the summer beach body might have already passed, but don't quit the gym just yet. There are so many other benefits of exercise. Even if you have spent the first half of your life on the...

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A Better Back to School Kit

Alas it's time to put away the beach chair and flip-flops and get back to class. This school year, don't just stock up on paper, pens, and notebooks, make sure to provide yourself with what you need t...

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