Health : My Daily Peace

My Daily Peace

the daily ramblings of a freelance writer & editor

About two months ago I developed this excruciating pain in my neck that surfaces when I twist my neck in certain directions and gets worse as the days goes on. I usually feel better in the morning but by the time I finally rest in the evening, I am in pain. I made an appointment […]

Becoming a Vegetarian

Posted on September 10, 2007 - Filed Under Health, Food | 2 Comments

As someone who still eats meat, I didn’t realize that becoming a vegetarian or incorporating many of the principles of this fabulous diet could be so confusing and even a little shocking for those around you because they feel like you are judging their meat intake. So when I came across this blog with […]

DC Tops Forbes Unhealthiest Commute List

Posted on August 1, 2007 - Filed Under Rants, Health, Mother Nature | 4 Comments

Forbes recently came out with their most unhealthy commutes in America and Washington, DC, is of course in the top 5. As if I needed another reason to feel like this area is sucking the life out of me, I now unfortunately have proof. Evidently, the polluted air DC Metro residents breathe driving to and […]

Massage for Health

Posted on July 29, 2007 - Filed Under Reviews, Health, VA/DC/MD Happenings | 1 Comment

In honor of my husband’s birthday I purchased a couple’s massage because I figured we could both use some relaxation. I have had massages before, but never a side-by-side one. Now for me, massages are one of those things that every time I get one I remember how much better I feel after I get […]

What is Yoga?

Posted on July 16, 2007 - Filed Under Health, Yoga | Leave a Comment

Yoga is a beautiful and ancient practice that is believed to be about 5,000 years old. The yoga practice is built upon the three main concepts of breathing, meditating, and exercising. A collection of the orthodox yoga rules were put into written form (the Yoga Sutra of Patanjali) about 2,000 years ago by the Indian […]