Living in Rhyme

10/05/2011

"When life gives you a hundred reasons to cry, show life that you have a thousand reasons to smile."

12/30/2010

Insistent on making New Year's resolutions? First: Call them intentions. Resolutions have such a bad rap! Second: Scale them way down ... way, way down! Promise something you truly, easily can commit to doing. Make it small, make it specific and make it an action step.

12/30/2010

Wishing all of you a simple, easy, enjoyable path to great health in 2011! Take that first small step; the rest will follow.

12/30/2010

Need a boost of energy, clarity, focus? Your kindergarten requirement is back in fashion! Read more: http://livinginrhymeblog.com/napping-not-just-for-babies-anymore

12/23/2010

Did you know: Probiotics can help you remain healthy during flu season and, if you get it, reduce the severity and length. Best way to get them is in refrigerated capsules from your local health food store. No matter what the marketing says, there isn't enough in yogurt.

12/23/2010

Taking time for gratitude applies to any holiday - or any time. It brightens your life and your health. Why and how: http://livinginrhymeblog.com/a-season-for-gratitude

12/23/2010

Wishing everyone the best of holidays! Sit and just appreciate for a moment (or two or three). Breathe it in, enjoy the gorgeousness nature gives us, laugh at the joy of a child getting a wanted present, just relax for a bit with a warm cup of tea or hot chocolate.

12/14/2010

Simple suggestions to relax and enjoy life: http://livinginrhymeblog.com/bring-it-back-to-what-matters

12/14/2010

This is free, will lower your stress, boost your health and improve your outlook on life. It's green therapy, in effect. (And it's one of my favorite things ... when it's not as cold!) http://livinginrhymeblog.com/let-nature-restore-your-health

12/14/2010

Holiday stress getting to you? Take time to do something to relax or have fun. Getting sick from rushing around won't help your to do list!

12/14/2010

Might be too cold to get outside and exercise, but there are still lots of ways to get moving indoors. The gym today helped me feel warmer and more energetic. What do *you* like to do? Do even 15 minutes of it.

12/14/2010

Having trouble getting a good night's sleep? Good, natural ideas here: http://shine.yahoo.com/event/lifeslittlepleasures/10-all-natural-ways-to-get-a-better-night-s-sleep-2413685/

By Sarah Jio Do you have trouble falling asleep at night but dread the idea of taking sleeping pills and dealing with potential side effects? If you’re looking for alternate ways to induce the zzz’s, here are some natural remedies that can help…

10/28/2010

Tried Sambucol recently for a cold that seemed like it might be coming on. Absolutely ended it in a day! And it tastes great on top of that. Definitely staying around in my cabinet from now on.

10/28/2010

Interesting book about our critical need for water and how not drinking plenty can create disease. Worth at least skimming through the sections that apply to you: You're Not Sick, You're Thirsty! Water: For Health, for Healing, for Life

10/28/2010

Good article with tips on how to remain healthy despite your job's damage to your health: http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/life/is-your-job-ruining-your-body-2401750/

The quick answer: YES When a recent study found that sitting all day shortens women's lives, we gasped in our cubicles, leapt to our feet, and then...sat back down. But there's good news: You can undo the damage and the physical symptoms of…

10/28/2010

Even as plants in my area (near Starved Rock) begin to dry up, there is still beauty. Nature and inspiration: http://livinginrhymeblog.com/look_for_the_fish

10/28/2010

Reaching for a candy bar or coffee to pull you out of an afternoon slump? Tips for better ways: http://livinginrhymeblog.com/need-a-dose-of-energy

10/28/2010

Tazo Organic Apple Red tea sweetened with a bit of stevia and honey: Perfect for a fall afternoon.