by Sue Robbins | Feb 23, 2016 | Natural Remedies, Wellness
It seems to happen every winter. One day, everyone’s fine, and the next, your friends, coworkers and family members drop one by one into the miserable abyss of flu season. Beyond getting a flu shot, and washing your hands often, the best line of defense...
by Sue Robbins | Feb 9, 2016 | Wellness
Jane Brody, personal health writer for The New York Times, shares with her readers her personal experiences and recent research connecting knitting and health benefits. I’ve made countless afghans, baby blankets, sweaters, vests, shawls, scarves, hats, mittens,...
by Sue Robbins | Jan 11, 2016 | Wellness
Researchers at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai have published a study that suggests glaucoma patients may experience increased eye pressure as the result of performing several different head-down positions while practicing yoga. “While we encourage...
by Sue Robbins | Jan 5, 2016 | Wellness
Keeping a pain journal can help track increased pain and reduce stress for many migraineurs. Pain Pathways magazine provides some essential tips for jotting down personal information on a regular basis. Putting pen to paper doesn’t seem like magic. In fact, for...
by Sue Robbins | Dec 22, 2015 | Wellness
Is it possible to to fend off colds and flu by partaking in yoga? New research confirms that yoga, in addition to making you feel good, can actually help prevent winter illness. Healthy people who practiced a minimum of 4 times a week for 12 weeks improved their...
