When we use the term “holistic medicine” what does that really mean? Holistic medicine is a term used to describe therapies that attempt to treat the patient as a whole person. So often Western medicine just addresses the symptoms or masks the pain without looking at any other underlying root cause. Holistic medicine attempts to prevent illness by placing a greater need on general good health.  We must remember that the body’s natural state is that of optimal health and this... Read Full Story

When we use the term “holistic medicine” what does that really mean? Holistic medicine is a term used to describe therapies that attempt to treat the patient as a whole person. So often Western medicine just addresses the symptoms or masks the pain without looking at any other underlying root cause. Holistic medicine attempts to prevent illness by placing a greater need on general good health.  We must remember that the body’s natural state is that of optimal health and this... Read Full Story

I recently had the great pleasure of speaking with the founder of nude skincare, Bryan Meehan from his offices in London.  Nude skincare according to Harpers Bazaar UK’s beauty editor, Newby Hands, is “the first natural skincare range with visibly anti-aging results…”  And that, my friends, is why I had to investigate and now am hooked.  Here are some highlights from our wonderful chat. Michelle Barge, beYOU.tv: I like that you’ve brought luxury to natural beauty products for the eco-co... Read Full Story

I recently had the great pleasure of speaking with the founder of nude skincare, Bryan Meehan from his offices in London.  Nude skincare according to Harpers Bazaar UK’s beauty editor, Newby Hands, is “the first natural skincare range with visibly anti-aging results…”  And that, my friends, is why I had to investigate and now am hooked.  Here are some highlights from our wonderful chat. Michelle Barge, beYOU.tv: I like that you’ve brought luxury to natural beauty products for the eco-co... Read Full Story

The economy appears to be on a downward spiral with the only thing increasing is your stress level. The additional stress can be unhealthy, resulting in weight gain and poor health choices. Many Americans allow stress to pressure them to overeat and snack on foods that aren’t good for them. Instead of channeling that stress into unhealthy habits, here are simple tips to keep fit without spending money. Run, Walk, Bike! You don’t need a treadmill to do cardio! Run or walk outside, in the park ... Read Full Story

The economy appears to be on a downward spiral with the only thing increasing is your stress level. The additional stress can be unhealthy, resulting in weight gain and poor health choices. Many Americans allow stress to pressure them to overeat and snack on foods that aren’t good for them. Instead of channeling that stress into unhealthy habits, here are simple tips to keep fit without spending money. Run, Walk, Bike! You don’t need a treadmill to do cardio! Run or walk outside, in the park ... Read Full Story

About a month ago I was at work and a guy ran past me and into the bathroom. Always ready to do the bouncer thing, I was going to put him out. He stayed in the restroom for a long time - a really long time, so I grabbed his buddies, who decided to call an ambulance. It turned out that the guy wasn’t drunk at all - he ordered something off of the menu and didn’t read the ingredients. The dish contained shrimp, which he was allergic to. If you have allergies to certain foods, you M... Read Full Story

About a month ago I was at work and a guy ran past me and into the bathroom. Always ready to do the bouncer thing, I was going to put him out. He stayed in the restroom for a long time - a really long time, so I grabbed his buddies, who decided to call an ambulance. It turned out that the guy wasn’t drunk at all - he ordered something off of the menu and didn’t read the ingredients. The dish contained shrimp, which he was allergic to. If you have allergies to certain foods, you M... Read Full Story

We will end our yoga series, devoted to helping you find your best yoga practice, with probably the style who’s name alone is as ubiquitous to yoga as Hatha - vinyasa.  Vinyasa seems to be a catch all phrase used to describe any fast moving yoga class, but it’s so much more.  It’s also often coined Flow Yoga.  The word Vinyasa means poses done in a sequential order (flowing) synchronized with the breath.  Several of the styles I’ve written about in this series:  Ashtan... Read Full Story

We will end our yoga series, devoted to helping you find your best yoga practice, with probably the style who’s name alone is as ubiquitous to yoga as Hatha - vinyasa.  Vinyasa seems to be a catch all phrase used to describe any fast moving yoga class, but it’s so much more.  It’s also often coined Flow Yoga.  The word Vinyasa means poses done in a sequential order (flowing) synchronized with the breath.  Several of the styles I’ve written about in this series:  Ashtan... Read Full Story