A poem by Prof Lee Tzu Pheng Sip your TeaNice and SlowNo one Ever knowswhen it’s Time to Go,There’ll be no Timeto enjoy the Glow,So sip your TeaNice and Slow. Life is too Short butfeels pretty Long,There’s too Much to do, so much going Wrong,And Most of the Time You Struggle to be Strong,Before it’s […]

I know the magic of diaphragmatic breathing. But sometimes, I get complacent. Today I was reminded of how magical and powerful it is for the body. As you may know, I’m in the perimenopausal/menopausal stage of my life, which has caused an uptick in headaches due to hormonal fluctuations. Today, a headache came on, and […]

After a two-year hiatus, I made my way back to the sauna, and boy, did it feel good. If you’ve ever considered using the sauna, starting slow is best. Beginners should begin with a sitting time of 10 to 15 minutes and gradually work their way up to 20 to 30 or perhaps 40 minutes. […]

And just like that, I’ve changed gears and have officially left the fourth gear and shifted into the fifth gear. If you know anything about changing gears in manual cars, the fifth gear allows for the fastest speed using the least power.  I powered through the last three decades of my life, and for a […]

Our feature today is a storyteller. She energizes her audience with her enthusiasm and she’s on a mission to inspire, invoke, and entertain those who seek refuge in great stories. Get to know her as she dishes on herself and the self-care rituals that she practices. Tell us a bit about yourself – where you […]

Baby, it’s cold outside. The temperatures are frigid, winds are gusting, and skin needs self-care.  It’s time to winterize your skincare rituals. What worked in spring, summer and fall may not suffice during the frosty months. Here are 5 ways to winterize your skincare ritual and have radiant skin, even when it’s frightfully cold outside. 1. Limit […]

Our bodies are more powerful than we can imagine. Have you ever heard of epigenetics? It studies how the environment and behaviors influence gene expression without changing the DNA sequence. Studies have shown that epigenetic changes can pass from one generation to another. Think about the implications of that. Yes. We can inherit our ancestors’ […]

She’s a beautiful and brilliant force for good; a community connoisseur of sorts and Nonprofit Executive. And she’s one of our favorite people on the planet. We’re ever so blessed because Sonya Shields is sharing her self-care rituals. Read. Enjoy. Be inspired. Tell us a bit about yourself – where you live, where you’re from […]

Dan Buettner coined the term “Blue Zones,” which refers to the lifestyle of the world’s longest-living communities; centenarians. They are among the oldest and healthiest people in the world, living with little to no chronic health issues. He is also the author of Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who Live the […]