Changing your behavior is the hardest things you will ever do. Or is it? Could it be easier than we think? Maybe -- if you know how. The science of behavior design One of the top experts on behavior design is Dr. BJ Fogg, who runs the persuasive technology lab at Stanford University. He’s developed a model that shows three elements must converge at the same moment for a … [Read more...]
Archives for 2014
How To Change Your Behavior To Get The Results You Seek
Ask any wellness consultant, and they'll claim they know how to help you change your behavior, but few move beyond lip service, because few really know how to achieve the desired results. That’s a shame—because, as someone who desires to get and stay healthy—there is nothing more important you can do than change your behavior—to stop the bad, unhealthy behaviors like … [Read more...]
A Short History of Nutrition Recommendations
Heart disease doesn't occur in a vacuum. It is caused by complications that arise from a variety of factors including diabetes and obesity. If you have a body mass index of 30% or more, you are not alone. Chances are you suffer from insulin resistance or metabolic syndrome. Obesity and Diabetes Statistics: 1 in 3 Americans are obese (defined by 30% BMI). 1 in 8 are … [Read more...]
Join The “Walk as One at 1” Event For World Labyrinth Day
Have you ever walked a Labyrinth? It's a fun way to let go of your troubles, and open yourself up to receive new direction in life. Labyrinths have been in use for over 4,000 years. Their basic design is fundamental to nature and many cultures and religious traditions. Walking a labyrinth is a meditative practice that clears the mind, gives insight and calms people during … [Read more...]
Recent Insights Into Our DNA Show Your Thoughts Influence Your Health
A man's thoughts are the threads of which the fabric of his days are woven." ~ Marcus Aurelius How much have you been following the human genome project? If you're like most people, it was like a blip on the radar screen. You mean they finished that project? Is it done-done? Yes and no! They mapped it, but we're still trying to comprehend its … [Read more...]