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In some ways, a good morning is like a spring bud–it holds all the promise in the world, and you really don’t know what it will look like until it unfurls into the leaf or flower you hope it will become.  In the spirit of spring mornings, here’s a video with photos from around my…

The news of the Swine Flu outbreak is scary stuff. Especially since it’s not yet contained or fully known or tracked down yet. Yikes. Add it to the list of worries. Sigh. On a much lighter and somewhat related note, we at Fresh Living were concerned that “swine flu” could instantly contaminate the image and reputation…

In memory of the inimitable Bea Arthur, who died this weekend at age 86, a video montage from The Golden Girls of her character, Dorothy Zbornak, uttering her signature “Whoa!” in all her beautifully sarcastic, dry, hilarious glory.  Are you a Golden Girls fan?  Or is Maude your fave? What do you love about Bea…

The Centers for Disease Control and World Health Organization are both urging basic flu-prevention practices as they try to stop the spread of swine flu. But given that cold and flu season is feeling so two months ago, I thought it would be helpful to review what those practices are.  Wash your hands often, in…

A new study presented last week at the American Association of Cancer Research found that people who eat grilled meat that is cooked to the point of being charred or burned on the outside are 60 percent more likely to get pancreatic cancer.  Yes, I said 60 – six-zero! According to Reuters, charred meat contains…

It’s actually time for refreshing drinks here in the Northeast. Who knew? Well, I stumbled across this recipe whihc might be just the thing–it sounds delightful and uplifting. From Prevention.com. It’s part of their unfortunately named “Flat Belly Diet” (bellies are not meant to be completely flat! They’re soft–even with a sixpack–and that’s ok!). I found…

I just came across this lovely quote from Buddhist teacher Pema Chodron about meditation and accepting ourselves, craziness and all. “When people start to meditate or to work with any kind of spiritual discipline, they often think that somehow they’re going to improve, which is a sort of subtle aggression against who they really are.…

I’m so excited that this week’s Fresh Living Survey is from my yoga teacher, Liz Owen.  You might recognize her from the 4 fabulous yoga galleries she’s published on Beliefnet: Restorative Yoga for Body & Mind Yoga Poses to Relieve Chronic Pain Yoga for Emotional Balance Yoga Poses You Can Do at Work Read on…

ca Welcome to Foodie Friday. Mmm, chocolate. Mmm, raw chocolate? As many vegans and raw foodists know, the latest trend in chocolate is going raw. The idea is that raw chocolate has more antioxidants, more enzymes and more mineral than the cooked chocolate you’ll find in regular bars. The problem being, it’s so dang expensive.…

For some mid-day inspiration, check out this sneak peak video from an upcoming ABC primetime special (“Adventures of an Incurable Optimist” airs Tuesday, May 7) from actor Michael J. Fox, who has battled Parkinson’s Disease since he was 29 years old.  Fox traveled the country and the world in search of the meaning of optimism–as…
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