breaking down the basics of what you eat and how your move There are two absolute truths about losing weight and getting fit; diet and exercise. Without proper diet and exercise you will not lose weight. Read the rest...

five tips on picking yourself up and dusting yourself off There’s an old Irish proverb that I was taught at a young age after having my ass handed to me by a kid on the playground. Read the rest...

honest self-analysis to gain clarity I am dedicating this post to my acupuncturist, Lara Dilkes at PDX Acupuncture. I was getting my left shoulder worked on. A remark was made that the muscles in my right shoulder just wouldn’t let go. Read the rest...

ho ho how a positive mental attitude can affect your health and holidays Positive mental attitude is a concept first introduced in 1937 by Napoleon Hill in the book Think and Grow Rich. Read the rest...

Five solid tips on curtailing the temptation of over-indulgences I can’t even believe that in the next couple of weeks Thanksgiving will be upon us. Since the holiday season is fast approaching, Steviva Brands is here to offer you some sound advice that can certainly make a difference through thick and thin. Read the rest...

there tips to direct you to happy life How well you achieve your own happiness is the best measure of how well you are living your life and enjoying your relationships. Read the rest...

five sensible tips on taking our time to take it all in Life in the modern age can seem to be all consuming. I know I find it that way sometimes and I am sure you do too. Read the rest...

celebrating and embracing our differences The world we live in today is such a rapidly changing place. For some of us change comes more quickly and we are better adapted to welcoming in change. Read the rest...

steps on setting goals while developing patience Have you ever wanted something so badly and it seemed that it was unobtainable or slow in coming to fruition? I think we all have. Read the rest...

story telling for modern times Long before streaming media, texting, the internet and even the printed word, history was passed forward using the spoken word. Communities of indigenous peoples would gather in a broad circle around a warm inviting fire while the tribal elders shared stories of conquest and heroism. Read the rest...