New Life Journal back issues from February 2009:
Motivation to move.(LETTER FROM THE EDITOR)(Editorial)
Feb 01, 2009; ... Okay, I admit it. When it comes to exercise, I'm not very consistent. Last year, I was on a yoga kick. Earlier this year, I joined the YMCA and went pretty consistently from January until, well, March. Then, I started walking, telling myself I'd made the right choice by canceling my gym ...
Loosen up! Physical therapist Grace Shen encourages us all to soothe our tight muscles with some simple stretching.
Feb 01, 2009; ... Ahhh ... stretching! If you ever watch a cat or dog, you'll notice that as soon as they get up from lying clown awhile, they stretch their bodies from the tip of their heads to the end of their tails. It looks so therapeutic! We can, and should, do the same. Stretching increases ...
3 Methods 3 goals 9 ways to get moving: Cat Matlock, Michael Clark and Jessi Herr show you how yoga, tai chi and pilates can all help you relax, improve your flexibility and stay balanced.
Feb 01, 2009; ... RELAXATION Yoga Lie on the floor in Savasana, or corpse pose. Lie on your back, support your knees and neck if necessary, open your arms slightly out to the side with the palms facing up, and release any effort in the breath and body. Let yourself really soften here ....
Got pain? Move those muscles: before you look to pain pills for backaches and sore shoulders, try balancing your body and building better muscle, says personal trainer Marty Harwood-Edes.
Feb 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Backaches, knee discomfort and sore shoulders can all be addressed through medication and therapies. But why not get to the source of the pain and alleviate the problems altogether? You can bring balance to your body and head off some of these common ...
Good plan = great garden: Heather Robertson outlines eight steps you can take today that will get you ready to plant once winter's chill is gone.(DIGGING IN)
Feb 01, 2009; ... Although it may not seem like the time to be thinking about your landscape, February is actually the perfect time of year to start planning the area you'd like to transform into a garden paradise come spring. Whether you live in a home or apartment, there are ways to create a beautiful ...
Heat up your valentine's with herbs: Christa Joy Hamilton shares the secrets to "spicing" up your February 14th.(HERBAL HEALING)
Feb 01, 2009; ... To all of the forlorn lovers in the world, this one's for you. Ah, yes, here it comes ... Valentine's Day. It's sarcastically called "Single's Awareness Day," and the Saint himself is often referred to as the "Patron Saint of Disappointment." In other words, Valentine's Day ...
Should you strive to be the guru's pet? Cathy Woods explores the role of a teacher, and what that means for you as a student, in the yoga classroom.(BREATHE IN)
Feb 01, 2009; ... So often, and particularly come February, we define relationships as Being with loved ones, family members and friends. However, throughout any given day we encounter many more relationships, on different levels and with various people. For example, we have relationships with the grocery ...
Organic vs. conventional: Dr. Elizabeth Pavka helps a reader determine the nutritional difference between two growing methods.(HOLISTIC NUTRITION Q&A)
Feb 01, 2009; ... Q: I read your article in the December/ January issue of New Life Journal. I'm very interested in whether organic foods really are more nutritious. My girlfriend and I discuss this topic sometimes, and we disagree about whether buying organic is the way to go, since organics are more ...
Cheese, please! Learn how to find the perfect cheese for you, no matter your dietary choices, with Chad Underwood.(SOUL KITCHEN)
Feb 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Gone are the Clays when all you could find at your local grocery store were American cheese slices, perfectly sliced into bread-sized servings, and Velveeta, squarely wrapped in aluminum foil and ready for the microwave. The cheese cases at many grocery ...
Brew local: Ruth Gonzalez explores the local beer scene and gets the how-tos for brewing your own to warm up with this winter.(BUY LOCAL)
Feb 01, 2009; ... Aaron Schenk was living in Boulder, Colorado, and had mainly been exposed to mass-produced lagers when he tasted his first Belgian beer. This delicious Abbey Style Belgian captivated his imagination, and in no time Aaron was trying his hand at homebrewing. He has been brewing at home for ...
Stormwater and the sustainable landscape: don't just pass it onto someone else, says Fred Grogan. You can do your part and treat and reuse stormwater on your own home site.(new life journal's GREEN HOME RESOURCE: GREEN ROOTS)
Feb 01, 2009; ... Water is one of the most celebrated elements. We depend on it to sustain life, we use it for religious ceremonies, and we use it for fountains as focal points in a landscape. On the other hand, rainwater, also called stormwater, is a resource that we don't often think about in the same ...
Health and community design: applying ecology to the urban environment: Michael Figura explores how our communities and habits keep us from moving our bodies.(new life journal's GREEN HOME RESOURCE: SMART GROWTH)
Feb 01, 2009; ... Ecology theory states that if an animal population is unhealthy, one of the main contributing factors to that poor health is a damaged habitat. Improvements in an animal's habitat almost always lead to an improvement in the health of that species. We humans tend to forget that ...
Eye pillows for yoga and beyond: try this calming craft with a sustainable spin from Joti Marra.(new life journal's GREEN HOME RESOURCE: HANDS ON)
Feb 01, 2009; ... Having an eye pillow for Savasana, the final relaxation pose during a yoga practice, is a nice touch to help you truly rest in the moment. But why Buy a pillow from your favorite yoga retailer when you can make one of your own using recycled and organic materials? The steps couldn't be any ...
Flooring and IAQ: Mitch Gonzalez and Janice Smith walk you through your options from bamboo to linoleum--for healthy indoor air.(Q&A)
Feb 01, 2009; ... Q: Do all types of flooring off-gas? What should people look for when choosing flooring or do at home to help eliminate problems from off-gassing? --N. E. Wren A: According to the EPA, there is scientific evidence that the air quality in our homes and buildings can ...
Carolina Mountain Land conservancy breaks ground.(LIVE LOCAL ... New Life Journal's department for community news.)(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Recently, the Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy (CMLC), a nonprofit organization that works to protect land and water resources throughout Henderson, Transylvania, Buncombe, Rutherford and Jackson counties, broke ground for a new passive solar office building. The project team includes ...
Serious solar company comes our way.(LIVE LOCAL ... New Life Journal's department for community news.)(Appalachian Solar Energy and Vanir Energy, LLC)(Brief article)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Appalachian Solar Energy recently announced it has been acquired by Vanir Energy, LLC, a subsidiary of Vanir Group of Companies, Inc. The announcement, made at the Advantage West Annual Banquet, means that $14 million will Be invested in solar thermal technology projects throughout NC this ...
Vivian Smith: yoga mentor and self-confidence booster.(LIFE'S LEADERS)(Interview)
Feb 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Vivian Smith was working on her M.F.A. in acting when she took her first Bikram Yoga class in New York City in 2001. Just 10 minutes into that class, she was hooked for life. She continued acting and practicing Bikram when she moved from NYC to Asheville ....