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February 2010 Archives

Deeply Touched by Touch

posted by vreiss | 5:09pm Friday February 26, 2010

We’ve all been touched by touch. Happy touch–a supportive arm squeeze, a lover’s touch, a hug from a dear friend. And less happy–a brusque bicep punch, an unnerving head pat. Those who do touch research are finding that physical, non-verbal [...]

Fresh Morning: Healthy Muesli Recipe

posted by hrossi | 5:00am Friday February 26, 2010

This week, I had the chance to chat with Natalie Coughlin, the 6-time medalist in swimming from the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Stay tuned for my interview with her on food, healthy eating, and what keeps her motivated.  But meantime, check [...]

What We Really Want

posted by vreiss | 5:43pm Thursday February 25, 2010

“People say that what we are all seeking is a meaning for life. I don’t think that’s what we are really seeking. I think that what we’re seeking is an experience of being alive, so that our life experiences on [...]

Are You Among the ‘Walking Unwell?’

posted by hrossi | 2:33pm Thursday February 25, 2010

Integrative physician and friend of Fresh Living Dr. Shilpa Saxena explains a concept she uses in her practice: “The Walking Unwell.” Read on to learn whether you fit this category, why lab-feeling discrepancies are so common, and what you can do to emerge into wellness.

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Fare Well, Live Fresh...and Thanks
This is the post in which we say goodbye.  We're both leaving our respective jobs at Beliefnet, and so it's time to step away from the blog.So, this is the post in which we say goodbye...by saying thank you.  Thank you to you, the readers, for clicking and visiting and sharing the myriad w

posted 12:00:45pm Jul. 02, 2010 | read full post »

Waking Up to Your Dreams (by Wendy Schuman)
Are you a frustrated dreamer? I know I am. I often wake up with fragments of scenes echoing in my mind that seem really meaningful--but then I leap out of bed, start my morning routine, and in seconds they're gone. I want to linger in that realm and tap into the guidance and insight rising from a wi

posted 2:21:32pm Jun. 24, 2010 | read full post »

Prayer for the Gulf from the 13 Grandmothers
Because I lack an engineering degree and don't understand why we can't just stop this thing NOW with a 10-ton wad of gum or giant boulder or massive Q-tip, I'll share more spiritual wisdom from elders. This is from the beautiful, amazing International Council of 13 Indigenous Grandmothers--they each

posted 10:52:38am Jun. 21, 2010 | read full post »

Fresh Morning: Worry Away the Worry
"Worry is a prayer for something you don't want." - Sharon Gannon I love that. The other day someone expressed concern about my excessive worrying habit, and I've been contemplating on it ever since. Doing my best to actually contemplate, rather than worry. I've been on a renewed Gilmore G

posted 9:14:40am Jun. 21, 2010 | read full post »

How Did You (or a Loved One) Heal from Cancer?
In addition to co-writing this blog and working at Beliefnet full-time, I'm writing a book. It's about how I got through cancer five years ago with a combination of heavy-duty Western meds and all I knew from my personal and journalistic experience of yoga, meditation, non-religious spirituality, an

posted 3:08:46pm Jun. 18, 2010 | read full post »


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