by Jackie Castro-Cooper | Jul 15, 2018 | Exercise, Fatigue
I AM TOO TIRED TO EXERCISE! I know you are too tired… I hear you! But, we were made to move our bodies! The human body has over 300 joints. Yep, That’s a lot of joints! So we’re divinely designed to physically move. I know…I know you don’t want to...
by gcmfr1492 | Jun 3, 2018 | Smoothies, Uncategorized
Green Smoothie Recipe I want to share a great Green Smoothie Recipe from Betty Sue O’Brian’s book, Going Green the Smoothie Way. 1/4 papaya or 1/4 cup seeded cherries 2 handfuls organic collards or other greens 2 tablespoons fresh parsley 1...
by Jackie Castro-Cooper | May 25, 2018 | laughter, natural immunity
Did you know laughing (even if you fake it) is scientifically proven to improve your health? Laughter was first studied for its healing effects in 1964 when Dr. William Fry, a professor of Psychology at Stanford University, acquired the funding. He became the...
by Jackie Castro-Cooper | Apr 3, 2018 | Compassion, natural immunity
Please comment at the end if this blog helps you in any way? As a 6th grade girl in catholic school, I was given an assignment by my teacher. She was a wonderful, tiny, dressed in full habit, Carmelite nun. Her words were, “Bring back canned goods for the hungry...
by gcmfr1492 | Feb 22, 2018 | laughter, Positive Attitude
One of the simple ways to to be healthier is a GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT, which actually prevents illnesses (same goes for guys’ night out). When your friend calls you does this sound familiar? “Hi, do you have time for lunch or dinner next...
by Jackie Castro-Cooper | Nov 25, 2017 | meditation, natural pain relief
One of the stress relievers that I recommend to our physical therapy patients is meditation. Why meditation? Because it decreases pain and relieves stress. In the book, You Are Not Your Pain by V. Burch and D. Penman, “Mindfulness meditation can decrease chronic...
by gcmfr1492 | Apr 28, 2017 | Myofascial Release
Releasing the fascia with JFB Myofascial Release What the heck is Fascia and JFB Myofascial Release? Glad you asked! Fascia is a tough connective tissue that goes from your head to your toes in a three dimensional web. When there is trauma, scar tissue, bad posture...
