Category Archives: Wellness

Effects of dance therapy and ballroom dances on physical and mental illnesses: A systematic review

A great article on DMT and wellness. From the abstract: “Dance (movement) therapy had a positive impact for patients with breast cancer, improving quality of life, shoulder range of motion and body image. In patients with depression psychological distress was … Continue reading

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Myocardial Infarction and Cardiovascular Risks Associated with Cannabis Use: A Multicenter Retrospective Study – ScienceDirect

ScienceDirect article link “A new study found that people under the age of 50 who use marijuana are six times more likely to have a heart attack and four times more likely to have a stroke compared to non-users. his … Continue reading

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Mayo Clinic Minute – New rule for ‘healthy’ food labels

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UCSF: Feeding Your Microbiome: Dietary Strategies for Wellness and Disease Prevention

“How can a healthy microbiome prevent disease?  In this program, Dr. Sean Spencer talks about the vast microbial world that lives within our guts — known as the gut microbiome — and how it supports our health. He discusses the … Continue reading

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The Ten Rules For Being Human

1. You will receive a body. 2. You will be presented with lessons. 3. There are no mistakes, only lessons. 4. Lessons are repeated until learned. 5. Learning does not end. 6. “There” is no better than “here.” 7. Others … Continue reading

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The Power of Compliments

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Movement Group with Preschoolers

There have been more than a few times in workshops when I have jumped between being a participant and some level of facilitator. I have been involved with preschoolers through senior citizens in groups that featured some aspect of the … Continue reading

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