So often in life we need to communicate something difficult to someone and we don’t know how to say it. The communication could be to a close friend, family member or a work colleague. The subject may be trivial but important enough that there needs to be a resolution around the topic that continues to arise. The challenge is how to be tactful and speak one’s truth. We may feel, “‘how can I possibly say this in a kind way that will not alter or damage the dynamic of t...

Feng Shui is a practice  in aesthetics as well as optimal use of one’s surroundings.  Like Chinese medicine,  Feng Shui  is based on the principles of the flow of Chi energy; the life energy that is thought to be in all things in Chinese Philosophy, along with the Five Elemental Theory (Fire, Earth, Metal, Water, and Wood.  Like Chinese medicine and Martial Arts there are thousands of forms and schools of thought on this practice.  Some of these forms are very complex and use tools s...

The knee joint is the largest joint in the body. It takes three bones articulating with one another to create it: the lower portion of the femur, the upper portion of the tibia and the patella. As a result of it being a large and complex joint (due to a variety of ligaments, tendons, and cartilage to support and protect it) it takes a lot of wear and tear. There are so many varieties of injuries and conditions of the knee all of which can be helped and prevented by working on strengthening the...

The practice of Yoga has gained an immense popularity over the last few decades.  There are classes in gyms everywhere in small rural areas to cosmopolitan centers.  Among the benefits of participating consistently  in a well instructed class are good alignment, improved breathing and more spiritual connection (alignment through the Chakra system).  This last part is often forgotten or completely overlooked because yoga is often represented as simply another form of exercise.  Yoga means pa...

Bad shoes (high heels with pointy toes) negatively effect not only your feet but each joint and muscle above them by throwing them out of a natural alignment.  Over time this poor alignment can lead to a lot of wear and tear  on these joints and muscles.  Imagine yourself talking to yourself as an 80 year old woman and tell her how important those heels were to you .  Your point of view will seem very pointless to her as she (you) is dealing with a multitude of injuries and maybe even painfu...

Often when we need to tighten our budgets, the first things that go are the ones we enjoy the most-even simple luxuries!  Eating in restaurants, shopping, and massage therapy are all a part of this category.  There are very significant physiological benefits  that are gained for your bodies health that differentiate massage from other treats.  I am using the word massage therapy, but it can be considered a general word in which many forms of bodywork too numerous to mention fall under.  Cer...