Happy New Year! 2017 is gone. Here comes 2018. We hold our breath and wait to see what unfolds. Each of us gets a brand new canvas and another chance to paint with our brush strokes another chapter of our lives. We hope, we pray, we dream, and we plan, but nothing will happen if we do not act. So, on this new year, whatever our goals may be, let us start by believing that they can be accomplished, and take the first step. Faith, belief, and hard work is all it takes for us to

ALMONDS, ALWAYS ROCK! Almonds are packed with nutrients, vitamins B and E, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc to name a few. High in monounsaturated fat they lower our risk to heart attacks. Low in calories and high in fiber, they are great healthy snacks which boost your energy and benefit your brain. When I took my licensing test, almonds were all I had for breakfast, lunch and throughout those grueling 10 hours which took for me to finish the exam. I felt focused, energi

Today, I Celebrate Another Birthday! Erik Erickson’s theory of psychosocial development describes stages in our lives where we face crises which then have positive or negative outcomes in our personality development. According to Erickson, I am entering the Integrity versus Despair stage where we hopefully have acquired the wisdom to have a strong sense of self to put up with our physical disintegration, and the stage where we tend to make an evaluation of our lives and feel

Marjoram. Much More Than An Aid For Sleeping. Marjoram or Origanum Majorana has been known through history for is powerful effects on sleep, dreams, and relaxation. But, this perennial herb, indigenous to Cyprus and Turkey can be used for much more than a calming relaxed sleep. From the mint family, Marjoram has powerful antibacterial and antiseptic effects as well. It therefore can help with Croup and acts as an expectorant. But it also is known for helping with arthritis, m

Hello, my friends: Marco Polo, the Italian explorer from the 13th Century, is best known for opening and expanding the trade routes in Asia, especially China. He is credited with making Europe acquainted with silk and spices. And grateful to him should we be in the western hemisphere since spices not only put flavor to our food, but as it turns out, also pizzazz into our lives. Turmeric, Cumin, Clove, Cinnamon, Ginger, Saffron, Sumac, Nutmeg, Thyme, Coriander, Clove, Black Pe