Es’scent’ial Oils: More than Just a Scent

I expect that essential oils may some day prove a vital weapon in the fight against strains of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. –Andrew Weil | By Amelia Stolarz | I’ve been having fun with my es”scent”ial oils lately. Yes they are trending — but they’ve been around for a long time. Biblically, they appear in the Old and New testaments. In Exodus 30:34-38, the Lord gave Moses … Continue reading Es’scent’ial Oils: More than Just a Scent

Yin Yoga: The Art of Letting Go

| By Penny Amann | In yoga, especially in yin yoga, letting go is the most difficult asana (posture). We cling to so much in life — the way we thought things should be, expectations of others and ourselves, how much money and how many possessions we should have, how relationships should be. We even cling to a notion of how our yoga postures should … Continue reading Yin Yoga: The Art of Letting Go

3 Yoga Poses to Help Mothers De-stress

The angels, whispering to one another, Can find, among their burning terms of love, None so devotional as that of ‘Mother.’ –Edgar Allen Poe | By Penny Amman | Being a mother is usually a very positive feeling. However, many mothers today are stressed. Whether you are a brand-new mother or your kids are teenagers, there are a lot of stressors in motherhood. Much of … Continue reading 3 Yoga Poses to Help Mothers De-stress

Shop Offers Cycling Classes, 1st Recovery Lounge in FL

| By Kathryn Deen | A local bike shop has brought serious cyclists’ dream to life. Bikers can train on their own road bikes — without weather or road hazards interfering with their ride. Plus, they can take advantage of Florida’s first recovery lounge. It’s all possible at Epic Cycles’ in Downtown Clermont at 528 8th St, next to the bike trail and facing Lake Minneola. … Continue reading Shop Offers Cycling Classes, 1st Recovery Lounge in FL

Boston 2018: Her Grueling Journey to the Finish

Sleet wouldn’t stop her. Heather Schulz recounts her 10th Boston + 34th marathon. | By Heather Schulz | Just keep going, get to the finish, please body don’t fail me! Boston marathon is one of my all time favorites marathons! The spirit of the city, the amazing spectators, the challenging yet awesome course! I didn’t always feel that way! I ran my first Boston in … Continue reading Boston 2018: Her Grueling Journey to the Finish