Tag Archives: health

Yoga Means Union

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Ray of Hope

ShareTweet The ancient art of yoga is gaining in popularity here in the United States as a physical activity that also has mental benefits along with improving ones health. How does this mental benefit occur. The word yoga means “union”. … Continue reading →

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How Music Can Change Your LIfe

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Ray of Hope

ShareTweet There is a difference between singing and speaking having to do with vibrato and length of intonation as well as the expenditure of breath. Singing is more physically engaging than speaking and can effect your health in a very … Continue reading →

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Know Your Placebo

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Ray of Hope

ShareTweet ! The placebo effect has long been a sort of thorn in the side of organized medicine due to any efficacy of the placebo being holy mental. For those who don’t know the placebo effect is when a medically … Continue reading →

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A River of Health

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Ray of Hope

ShareTweet Along with the respiratory(breathing) and circulatory(bloodstream) systems, the lymphatic system plays a crucial role in maintaining and regaining health against illness. The lymphatic system creates and distributes the clear fluid that lubricates our joints and brain and is crucial in carrying … Continue reading →

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The Healing Warmth of Cinnamon

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Ray of Hope

ShareTweet Herbs and spices do more than just add beautiful color and delicious flavor to our foods.  They also activate different organs and functions of the body. One such spice that we see around the house and is even associated with … Continue reading →

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Eating With The Seasons

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Ray of Hope

ShareTweet Fruits and vegetables that have been grown naturally are beautiful, tasty and good for you. Growing locally in a balance with nature produces more than good feelings- it produces food that has a beneficial effect on health. Fruits or … Continue reading →

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Eat What You Like- It’s Good For You

Posted on October 16, 2010 by Ray of Hope

ShareTweet Here’s some exciting news about diet- eating what you like helps keep your weight down! It’s true. The amount of enjoyment for the meal matters as much as the food itself. How could that be? If you are excited … Continue reading →

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Cure for the Common Cold: Be Uncommon

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Ray of Hope

ShareTweet The exact mechanism of the common cold still remains elusive despite a large amount of scientific study. One thing remains clear to science though- don’t take antibiotics (the cold is a virus). The cold is called “common” because at … Continue reading →

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