Sun Salutations

"With praying hands I face the sun, feeling love and joy in my heart. I stretch my hands and let the sun fill me with warmth. I bow before the sun's radiance and place my face to the ground with humble respect. I lift my face to the sun and then remember, to achieve such heights, I must be as the dust of the earth. I stretch up towards its light trying to reach the greatest heights and again surrender, I stand tall as I remember the true sun is within me." -ancient verse, author unknown (Thanks, Gene, for sharing with me) -em

Fight That Winter Cold!

The Today show had a piece this morning debunking all of those "immunity boosting" supplements out there like Airborne. These products all say they can help you get through the winter cold season without getting sick, but the experts on the program agree that these products do little to actually boost your immunity to sickness.

So what does work? Surprise, surprise, our good old friend exercise! The experts all agree, exercise helps stimulate your immune system, while also fighting the effects of stress and depression that tend to settle in after the holidays. Don't believe me? Read for yourself:

http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/news/20061026/moderate-exercise-may-lower-cold-risk
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/depression-and-exercise/MH00043
http://www.webmd.com/depression/guide/exercise-depression

So put away the pie, get off the couch, and get feeling healthy! -em