Month: March 2010

A Wake-Up Call from the Heart

Frank Rella was teaching a high school music class when he had a wake-up call that changed his life. Frank felt pain in his chest and left work early.

Understanding Body Language 101

Body language is the meaning behind the words or the “unspoken” language. Surprisingly, studies show that only up to an estimated 10 percent of our communication is verbal. The majority of the rest of communication is unspoken. This unspoken language isn”t rocket science. However, there are some generalizations or basic interpretations that can be applied […]

Respect Your Body Like a Two Year Old

If you ask any child about the adults around them, they’d probably say we’re a little wacky and seem to be stressed out a lot of the time. Here are a few simple things we can learn from a two year old…

A Nutritionally Healthy Home

Creating a nutritionally healthy home is one of the most important steps you can take to ensure the health of your child. To start, make smart food choices, and help your child develop a positive relationship with healthy food. Your children will learn their food smarts from your example.

Panic Attacks – A Special Brand of Stress

Panic attacks strike without warning, without obvious reasons and bring an overwhelming fear.   It is far more intense that a feeling of being ‘stressed out’ than what most people experience.   Instead of stress people who experience panic attacks find the experience terrifying.

Does Soda Promote Weight Gain?

As childhood obesity continues to increase, researchers are looking at a link between what kids drink and their expanding waistlines.   While experts stop short of laying the blame completely at the feet of soda makers, most acknowledge that people in general, and kids specifically, consume too many soft drinks.