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Standing on Your Own Two Feet

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:09:00 GMT

Marchetti also relies on a patient’s story to reach a diagnosis. “Sometimes a person tells me that he walks into door jambs,” she explains. “I pay attention when someone describes herself as ‘klutzy’ because she’s always falling down.”

Life After Stroke

Tue, 14 May 2013 20:50:00 GMT

“Right after my stroke I couldn’t even put on my shoes,” she says. “Now I can do everything for myself. I even go grocery shopping and clean the house and I swim in the pool in my backyard.”

The Soul of Cycling

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 21:18:00 GMT

“I like riding with the group because I get to meet people from all walks of life,” says VanArsdall, who celebrated his sixty-fifth birthday on a bike club ride.

One Gym, Five Years, and a Lifetime of Lessons

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:57:00 GMT

Leah reflects on life lessons learned and finding her calling helping others get healthy.

Death Doula: Witness to Life

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

“We liked the term doula because it comes from the Greek word for servant,” says Susan Piggott, Volunteer Coordinator for Talbot Hospice. “Our doulas are here to serve patients and families who want our help.”

Doing Turtle: Meditation for Kids

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 20:16:00 GMT

“Doing Turtle” is the centerpiece of Bob’s stress reduction education program. “The exercise is based on a story about a little turtle who is having difficulty controlling his emotions,” Bob explains.

Battling Cancer's Side Effects with Beauty

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:51:40 GMT

She guided us through the twelve-step makeup process, beginning with cleansing our faces, and eventually we were swiping mascara on our lashes, outlining our lips with lip liner, and then finishing with lipstick.

There's No Place Like Home

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 20:33:00 GMT

"A Petite Retreat can be a homecoming. Spending time alone, you can hear the whispers of dreams and creative nudges that get drowned out in the noise of social interactions. You also get to enjoy home as more than another place to be on duty.”

Life Coaches Honing Success

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 21:15:02 GMT

Over the past fifteen years I have worked with several coaches who guided me as I launched a freelance writing business, became a yoga teacher, wrote a book and earned a master’s degree.

Spring Cleaning for the Body

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 20:48:30 GMT

“The body is remarkable and can heal itself if you keep it in a health state. A cleanse is important because it is a jump start to getting your body back on track or keeping it on track.”

A Mind on a Mission

Sun, 03 Feb 2013 14:08:00 GMT

The secret to resolutions is change. You have to permanently change what is not working. There are no quick fixes. There are no magic pills.

Dining, Guerilla Style

Sun, 27 Jan 2013 21:52:00 GMT

The way it works is people sign up to receive emails about upcoming dinner events, the first eight to ten people who make reservations meet at a private home, around one large table when possible, and enjoy three to five courses.

Returning Vets Find Relief

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 20:43:00 GMT

John tried medication and conventional psychotherapy to quell the stressful mental and emotional storm he was weathering—it helped some. Finally, in desperation, he decided to try a yoga class for veterans being offered near his home.

Training in the New Year

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 22:52:00 GMT

“People have good intentions of keeping their exercise regimen up, but without someone there to hold them accountable, it’s easy to walk away—personal trainers hold clients accountable.”

An Ancient Balancing Act

Tue, 01 Jan 2013 17:41:00 GMT

"Your dosha is your constitution--meaning your physical, mental, and emotional self," explains Carolyn Brennen, local Yoga therapist who uses Ayurvedic principles in her instruction, practice and life.