The Italian eco-village of Damanhur has been following its own unique path with a strong focus on social experimentation and spiritual exploration.

The 5000-year-old art and science of Ayurveda offers practical wellness solutions and tools for self-acceptance for the 21st century woman.

The Asian spa experience embraces the art of slow beauty … creative, luxurious pampering with fresh ingredients in the comfort of your own home.

Laughter is good for you. It is not being silly and not a distraction. It’s good to learn to laugh at home and at work and important to laugh with your colleagues. How much better to work in a happy environment?

Certain personality traits play a role in how long you will live.

A life devoid of play hinders your ability to connect with others and identify with your true self, often leaving you feeling numb, as if on auto-pilot. Learn about yourself and connect better with others by rediscovering the vitality and joy of play.

Using Botox to smooth away wrinkles has some long lasting, unexpected effects.

Although you can’t change your genetic predisposition or age-related factors that can lead to heart disease, you can take steps to control the other factors that can contribute.

A vegetarian lifestyle can improve health, decrease global warming and prevent 100 animals each year, per person, from unnecessary cruelty.

An acquaintance recently sent me this moving story about someone who in spite of great obstacles kept his dream alive.

Genuine laughter can reduce susceptibility to pain and has social effects too.

I was about to complete my blog on Estrogen and the very big part it plays in breast cancer when a flood of emotions washed over me and the little voice said ‘you know what lets get back to the human side of cancer for a minute’.