Every once in a while, my husband and I search for things we can get rid of, and devise a better way to organize our environment. Some “stuff” is easy to recycle or give away. Other "good things" are harder to let go of…

Please don’t be shocked by this question: What is the connection between poo and nirvana?

With springtime comes the desire to shed those few extra pounds, in preparation to don swimsuits and head to the pool. This year, new obesity research is making it easier to find a pathway that is right for us.

The five branches of Yoga seek to decrease the control of the ego so that we can connect with something greater than ourselves and be guided by a virtuous intention.

Smokers are generally advised to quit smoking in order to improve health and prevent chronic disease. But the nicotine addiction can be one of the hardest to break.

One out of every 4 or 5. That’s how many students will display a significant mental health problem over the course of their lifetime.

A new book suggests that our jobs can be improved if we focus on seeking purpose, hope, and positive relationships at work.

Studies show that many serial killers and criminals have one thing in common: they live on junk food.

The American people have been roughed up over the last decade. A sense of vulnerability and danger tinges their view of public affairs.

We’d all like to be a little happier. The problem is that much of what determines happiness is outside of our control.

In the natural world, rebirth and realignment are under way. Important shifts in planetary emphasis continue as we head into spring.

Slowing down gives us more time to breathe as we’re learning how to cope with discomfort and release our addiction to being busy. It gives time to just be, to connect, in the stillness and peace of silence.

If you have a stubborn goal it could be time for a radical change.

Begin by settling into a comfortable space where you can relax, shifting around until your body is totally sculpted into the couch, muscles softening with every breath you take.

Everyday I see miracles. People come to me as smokers and leave as non-smokers. They free themselves from fears and destructive habits that have troubled them for a lifetime.

Loneliness (feeling alone) and solitude (being alone) are not the same thing. And lessons can be learned from those who have found solitude essential for inspiration.

Buddhism entered into the American cultural consciousness in the late 19th century. It was a time when romantic notions of exotic Oriental mysticism fueled the imaginations of American philosopher-poets, art connoisseurs, and early scholars of world religions.

Doing something as well as you possibly can makes life more meaningful.

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, many of us have love on our minds. Whether we are looking for that special someone, or trying to perfect the love that is already in our lives, healing crystals and minerals can help us achieve that.