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Craniosacral Therapy Benefits Football Players by Mary Hardin

Date: August 24, 2012 Author: Todd 416 views Leave a comment

Attention is finally being given to the issue of concussions in sports, especially football. That awareness is being credited with helping to reduce the number of concussions reported last season in the NFL. Still, players struggle with finding ways to recover from concussions and other injuries so they can get back on the field quickly in the competitive business of professional football.

Craniosacral work is a light-touch therapy that helps the body gently heal and unwind trauma from the inside out, helping to reduce inflammation and increase tissue mobility. Receiving craniosacral work helps players recover faster and get back in the game sooner.

Elderberry Elixir: Backyard Medicine Chest

Date: August 7, 2012 Author: Todd 137 views Leave a comment

New research is turning up another natural remedy to mend what ails us. Native to both North America and Europe, and historically appreciated by Hippocrates as nature’s “medicine chest,” elderberries are especially rich in antioxidants, putting them near the top of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) list. Both the flowers and fruit are used to make tea, juice, wine, preserves and nutraceutical products to treat a variety of ills.

Dr. Oz’ 25 Greatest Men’s Health Tips

Date: August 5, 2012 Author: Todd 97 views Leave a comment

Patients are among my best teachers. They’ve taught me how to communicate clearly—and how to live a better life. On The Dr. Oz Show, I’ve learned that once people are emotionally involved, change happens quickly, especially if they feel that their behavior is letting loved ones down. Large-scale change seems daunting. We want simple routines that we can automatically follow. Adopt some of the steps described here, which work for me and that anyone can do, and you will like your life more in just a couple of weeks. Plus, you’ll live longer.

How to Green Everyone’s Wardrobe

Date: August 4, 2012 Author: Todd 69 views Leave a comment

Every fall, even with back-to-school sales, buying clothes can be costly for families. Also, new togs take a toll on the planet: Most common synthetic fabrics are petroleum-based; and according to the Sustainable Cotton Project (Sustainable Cotton.org), 25 percent of all insecticides applied in this country, including known carcinogens, are used to grow cotton. Perceived as a disposable commodity, garments purchased for growing children are typically discarded after serving only a fraction of their useful life, while teens dismiss outfits when fashions change. Adults often have closets full of items from when they weighed less.

Here are 10 commonsense ways to redress the problem and lighten the family’s ecological footprint.

South Bay Yoga Conference Commences August 10

Date: August 4, 2012 Author: Todd 88 views Leave a comment

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The inaugural South Bay Yoga Conference will be held Friday, August 10 through Sunday, August 12 at the Washington Elementary School in Redondo Beach. The conference hours are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Designed with something for everyone in mind, from beginner to advanced, the South Bay Yoga Conference is an opportunity to engage in conversation about mindful living in our community and learn about the wide array of programs and services available right in our own backyard.

Cherished Family Members: Solutions for Pass-Around Pets

Date: August 4, 2012 Author: Todd 119 views Leave a comment

Animal companions provide entertainment, comfort and unconditional acceptance and become part of the family. When major changes affect the lives of owners, they also affect pets. What happens to them when family dynamics shift?

How to Keep Your Dollars Working Locally

Date: August 4, 2012 Author: Todd 64 views Leave a comment

Ditch the Cards. All electronic transactions siphon money out of the local community to some extent, so try the human approach and bank in person. Make purchases with cash or, second best, write a check. If plastic is the only choice, choose a debit card. Local merchants lose some of their potential profit each time you use a card, but they pay up to seven times more in fees when it’s a credit card. Studies show that people spend 12 to 18 percent more when they use cards instead of cash.

Investing in Main Street: Cities, Schools and Churches Move their Money to Local Economies

Date: August 4, 2012 Author: Todd 57 views Leave a comment

Since the big corporate banks contributed to crashing the economy in 2008, news sources report that they’ve been rewarded with bailouts, tax breaks and executive bonuses, while American workers have lost jobs and homes. There is little wonder that many Americans—and now, institutions and local governments—have been closing their accounts at big corporate banks and transferring the money to community banks and credit unions. The intent is to send a strong message about responsibility to government and Wall Street, while supporting institutions that genuinely stimulate local economies.

Improving Immunity: Natural Ways to Keep Kids Well

Date: August 4, 2012 Author: Todd 69 views Leave a comment

For most parents, back-to-school season also signals the start of cold season, which, for some kids, can stretch out for months. Kids’ bodily immune systems, like their brains, need to be educated and strengthened, which might explain why young children are likely to experience two or three colds a year, says Dr. Lawrence Rosen, a holistic pediatrician practicing in New Jersey and chair of the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Complementary and Integrative Medicine.

Come Back to Your Senses: A Childlike Spirit Shows the Way

Date: August 3, 2012 Author: Todd 89 views Leave a comment

Happy African American Man and Child Isolated on a White Background.

Children know that the wonders of creation may be comprehended through the five senses; for what are the senses, really, but five portals, or ways, of knowing? Watching any group of children for a time brings a distinct sense that they are closer to understanding all that the senses have to teach us.