The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency co-sponsors Youth Voices of Change: The Climate Change Youth Video Contest. Videos are due by May 16th, 2014.
Read MoreBeing outside in nature can help improve your mood / reduce stress and improve productivity, according to research. Take advantage of Minnesota’s extensive state park and trail system to walk, bike (or, in winter, ski or snowshoe) in the great outdoors. We are lucky to have a great park system here in Minnesota compared to many places.
Read MoreIf you work out regularly or train for an athletic event, you probably already know that a rest day is an important component of your program to avoid injuries. However, you may not have heard that your brain also needs down time. Giving your brain a break improves productivity, helps integrate learning and can reduce stress.
Read MoreI get cross when I hear about some organization that wants to ban a book, however well-intentioned and sincere they may be. I have read many books that have been banned somewhere in the US. I have generally found the ones that I have read to be well-written and thought-provoking.
Read MoreSome people receive structural integration to help them move more easily or improve athletic performance. Related to maintaining the benefits of SI work, I have written before about the benefits of walking and yoga. Today, I am going to discuss the various types of exercise to incorporate into your week, based on some recent reading I have done.
Read MoreI heard this poem read aloud most wonderfully and just had to share it.
Read MoreDo you think that you need to get more exercise? Are you feeling stressed or a bit lonesome? Consider adopting a pet. Daily walks or play time will benefit you as well as the critter. Some of the health benefits related to sharing your life with a pet include lower blood pressure and anxiety.
Read MoreAll the rain that we’ve had this spring has me thinking about water. While humans can live for quite a while without food, we can only go a few days without water. Staying hydrated is important for healthy organs and muscles. After you have received bodywork, it’s a good idea to have a big glass of water.
Read MoreThis is one of my favorite summer recipes. It’s from The Complete Italian Vegetarian Cookbook by Jack Bishop.
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