Meditation is an ancient practice, anchored in world religions including Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Practicing meditation trains your mind to focus on your awareness in the moment. It allows you to observe and release your thoughts to quiet the mind. Regular practice of mediation has benefits for both your mental and physical health. Studies …

The optimal source of Vitamin D is from the sun, also coined the “sunshine vitamin”. The amount you receive from the sun depends on the time of day, season, latitude and your skin pigmentation. For example, during the winter months depending on where you live, your vitamin D production may be reduced or absent. This …

When you’re stressed out, the foods that you’re turning to are most likely going to be traditional ‘comfort’ foods – think big meals, take-out, fatty foods, sweet foods, and alcohol. Let’s face it – we’ve all found some comfort in a tasty meal and a bottle of beer or glass of wine when we’ve been …

Nature is beautiful, powerful, and plentiful. Enamored with the beauty of Colorado, I moved there in 2004. I was excited to camp, hike, and ski in those glorious Rocky Mountains. I had all sorts of fun adventuring around the state, meeting new friends, and trying new things. The mountains brought me joy and happiness, “how …