Archive for the 'Health' Category

Earth Hour, Climb California weekend

This was a big weekend for me:
First off, I did the San Francisco Climb California: a charity stair climb to the 52nd floor of 555 California in downtown San Francisco. That’s 1197 stairs!
The fundraiser was for the American Lung Association. The premise: if you have the ability to climb the stairs and breathe deep, help [...]

Live Healthy, Live Longer - 14 years!

According to this article a study published Monday in the Public Library of Science Medicine journal concludes that you really can live longer by staying healthy. In what ways?
To get an extra 14 years of life, don’t smoke, eat lots of fruits and vegetables, exercise regularly and drink alcohol in moderation. That is according to [...]

Deep Breathing Exercises For Stress Relief

Dr. Andrew Weil has been a great source of information on many levels. The most helpful tips I’ve learned from him are his deep breathing exercises for stress relief. His concept is that breathing exercises can produce a relaxed and clear state of mind and reduce stress.
On his site, Dr. Weil has three exercises that [...]