Beyond politics - regardless of your choice for president ...the question of respecting artists and their songs and images was my first thought and concern when I read the AOL article today about the band "Heart" and the use of their music at last night's convention. ~

Here's some information I thought I'd share with you all on Walking for Stress Relief - Walking Questions and Walking Tips~

(From Prevention's Complete Book of Walking by Maggie Spilner.)

To your health and enjoy your nature walks!~

Detour long-term problems related to stress

During the last two U.S. elections (the Congressional election in 2006 and Presidential election in 2004), gasoline prices went down from August to the end of November ...

Exercise gives you endorphins...Endorphins make you happy ~

Here is an interesting article from AOL about the benefits of exercise (as little as 20 minutes) for our wellness and happiness! ~

Getting a good cardio workout helps normalize your sleep cycle," says Dr. Keck. Sleep disturbances not only affect your mood, it is often a contributing factor to depression.

This blog is inspired by Divine Earth's Big Bang blog and Yannaki's video of the Sounds of the Cosmos ~ Thank you! ~

I have often heard the sound of the Om (Aum) mantra described as the hum of our Universe created by the Big Bang ~

Here is some related information from an article I found by Chandra Segaran ~

Gayatri Mantra - Big Bang Theory

I made a wish upon the dandelion cloak for I remember Seva's blessing to the homeless man ~ May healing hands and hearts comfort those who have fallen along their life's journey ... making no judgements of how some find themselves in hardships for there are as many reasons as there are stars in the sky ~

Question:

Have there been any scientific studies done that prove negative and hostile environments can affect how quickly our bodies are able to heal?

Answer:

If I may share another article from Encinitas Magazine I found of interest! ~

"Singing Bowls: A Concert for Your Soul - by Elizabeth Ireland

Have you ever closed your eyes and listened to music? The experience is different for every person, striking a unique chord inside you - especially when the instruments are ancient, singing Tibetan bowls.

It seems the latest health buzz word is Acai ~ I found an interesting article from Encinitas Magazine about this beneficial berry! ~

"On any given day, deep in the heart of the Amazon rainforest, several thousand berry harvesters shimmy up palm trees, plucking purple berries, plopping them into baskets, which will be loaded onto boats headed for processing plants.

The California ban on restaurants using trans fats is a big topic of discussion where I live ~ There are a handful of cities that have also placed similar bans but California will be the first state to do so ... Not only is it a health concern but also affects the economy as well - Here is one of the articles about the ban ~ Be well, be blessed ~

Pretty colorful flowers I saw from the restaurant window ~

Within the tightly populated city of San Francisco is a place of peace, tranquility, beauty and nature ~ The Palace of Fine Arts ~

Here, if I may share with you a photo I took many years ago when I lived in S.F... One of many of my favorite places within the city to spend quiet and relaxing afternoons ~

Here is an interesting story I recently found out about - One of the richest men in Texas, T. Boone Pickens, who made his billions in oil is making a bold statement for us to stop our dependency to oil !!

Here's the latest on the plastic bag ban that started in San Francisco!