Celebrating the Hawaiian Lei on May Day

Celebrating the Hawaiian Lei on May Day

In Hаwаіі, thе ѕауіng gоеѕ thаt Mау Day (May 1st) іѕ Lеі Day. Ruth and “Red” Hawk write in their song аbоut thіѕ сuѕtоm back from 1927, аnd thе ѕоng іѕ often performed аѕ a hula dance in present day. But, there іѕ much more tо Lеі Dау than thе ѕоng thаt is so familiar to Hаwаііаnѕ. The lеі іѕ …

America’s Best Playgrounds

I am often asked to speak to various groups and organizations on wellness, ancient healing approaches and on self-care techniques.  During the presentation, I will pause to ask those in attendance how they find their centeredness or balance.  Do you know the audience’s number one response?  Invariably, their  response is “being out in nature.” It’s my favorite place as well! …

Getting Back to Nutrition Basics

Getting Back to Nutrition Basics

Food: What the Heck Should I Eat?, by best-selling author Mark Hyman, MD, opens with an important point that underscores most of our discussion of food: everyone’s confused or misinformed about what to eat on an ongoing basis. Scientists publish studies. Unsubstantiated “studies” are published by people who make drastic changes and capitalize (literally, for profit) on their exceptional results. …

Winter Olympics 2018 Heroes - Four Directions Wellness

Heroes of the Winter Olympics 2018

“Olympism is a philosophy of life, exalting and combining in a balanced whole the qualities of body, will and mind. Blending sport with culture and education, Olympism seeks to create a way of life based on the joy found in effort, the educational value of good example and respect for universal fundamental ethical principles.” ~Olympic Charter, Fundamental Principles You may …

Matters of the Heart - Alternative Medicines for Treating Heart Disease - Four Directions Wellness

Matters of the Heart: Alternative Medicines for Treating Heart Disease

It’s February! The month when we recognize all of those in our lives that we love during Valentine’s Day. (And just in case you are not yet ready for Valentine’s day, here are gift ideas for your valentine.) February, though, is also the month dedicated to our Heart Health, a time dedicated to our own self-care and support of our …

Enjoy Your Smoothie Fix Today

Let’s face it.  Our lives can be crazy with jammed packed schedules and difficulties finding time to make healthy and nutritional meals.  If simply for the sake of convenience and pure enjoyment, I thought it might be fun to explore the latest as it relates to healthy (and even not-so-healthy) smoothies. I began my journey by learning of 20 healthy …