Great article by Kevin Gray in this month's issue of Men's Journal. Titled Going Vegan in the NFL, Gray writes about the dietary changes made by players such as former Miami Dolphin running back, Ricky Williams, Atlanta Falcons tight end, Tony Gonzalez and more recently, Houston Texans running back, Arian Foster. Williams, who also was a big advocate of yoga, switched to a … [Read more...] about What’s in the NFL Cafeterias These Days?
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Every Day…
Apparently exercise really is one thing we can do every day to improve our physical AND mental capacity. Researchers at the University of Edinburgh performed brain scans on more than 600 people in their early 70s and found that those who exercised didn't suffer nearly as much age-related brain shrinkage and other mental decay as those who did little to no physical activity. … [Read more...] about Every Day…
Forget the Thermostat and Set your Biostat or You Were Right, Tom
So what exactly IS a biostat and how do you adjust yours? According to Deepak Chopra, we can help stall or reverse the aging process, memory decline and even most cases of Alzheimer's disease by doing a few simple things. One is a very, very simple daily meditation. Sitting tall, close your eyes and set your biostat. That is a number that reflects the age you would like to … [Read more...] about Forget the Thermostat and Set your Biostat or You Were Right, Tom
Saturday Stuff….
This week was all about expressing gratitude, and we did take a few minutes before eating on Thursday to go around and each express what we were grateful for. People hate being put on the spot, I know...but I really believe encouraging people to open up about what they are grateful for, makes them feel happier. I hope it worked! It was a super busy week working, shopping, … [Read more...] about Saturday Stuff….
Overflowing….
I am thankful for crisp air and (more than enough)hot coffee...I am thankful that bigred slept all night after a not so great night with his foot situation--every day with Blaze is a day to be thankful for...I am thankful to have made it through a 4 class day yesterday and an easier day, today and I am thankful that so many people recognize how much they can benefit from a … [Read more...] about Overflowing….