Experience Life : Of The Moment Articles

Be a Policymaker

By Bahram Akradi — 2008-10-01

Look up the word “policy” in the dictionary and you'll find that the definition involves making plans, following guiding principles and pursuing a determined course of action - all for the sake of getting things done in an expedient, prudent manner.

Seeds of Revolution

By Pilar Gerasimo — 2008-10-01

Looking back 10 years from now, I believe we'll all be struck not so much by how forward thinking and revolutionary these contemporary medical approaches were, but that any of us were ever remotely satisfied with a medical system that did not embrace these self-evident values.

Miracle Worker

By Kaeti Hinck — 2008-11-01

A healthy and happy life is within your reach, says Marianne Williamson - if you're willing to change your way of thinking.

Nighttime Revival

By Pilar Gerasimo — 2008-11-01

I step outside into the cold night air and look up at the stars, thinking about the countless generations of ancestors who've done the same - some of them sleepless with worry, perhaps, but more of them called by the mystery and beauty of the night sky to look up, to notice, to feel lucky to be in this particular place and time, and to feel the wonder of being alive.

Cranberries

By Cary Neff — 2008-11-01

Refreshing, tangy and tart, fresh cranberries add nutrients and zip to any meal.

Rediscover Your Inner Athlete

By Laurel Kallenbach — 2008-11-01

Ok, so maybe you're no longer in your athletic prime. That doesn't mean you can't recast yourself in a new athletic role. Learn the art of inventing a right-for-right-now fitness identity.

Sleep Deficit: The Hidden Debt That's Hurting Us All

By Kermit Pattison — 2008-11-01

Next time you're thinking of pulling an all-nighter to beat some looming deadline, consider this: Too little sleep can lead to increased stress levels, compromised metabolism, a suppressed immune system and a host of other health problems.

Gloomy Gripers

By Jon Spayde — 2008-11-01

How to remedy the stress of being subjected to the negativity of a chronic complainer.

Don't It Always Seem to Go . . .

By Pilar Gerasimo — 2008-12-01

Joni Mitchell always did have the poet's gift of summing up great truths in simple phrases.

In Praise of Plenty

By Catherine Guthrie — 2008-12-01

Why bother with deprivation-based diets? When you choose the right foods, you can eat abundantly - and still achieve a healthy weight.

The Fitness Almanac

By Gina DeMillo Wagner — 2008-12-01

A seasonal approach to fitness can put your healthy goals within reach. Here's a month-by-month guide to living the healthiest life possible.

Customize Your Cardio

By Bob Condor — 2008-12-01

Cardio workouts are not a one-size-fits-all proposition. Here's how to make your program work better for you.

A Real Pleasure

By Experience Life Staff — 2008-12-01

When it comes to creating the conditions for optimal health, we know that managing stress is important. But it turns out that dealing with our anxieties and negative emotional reactions is only half the battle. Discover why an ample supply of enjoyable, positive experiences is equally essential to your well-being - and how you can go about giving life's pleasures the healthy emphasis they deserve.

An Appetite for Change

By Anjula Razdan — 2009-02-01

Best-selling author and TV host Ellie Krieger found a personal balance between good health and delicious food. Now she's committed to helping others make a breakthrough.

Back in Trouble

By Matt Fitzgerald — 2009-02-01

Immobility in your thoracic spine can send pain into
your shoulders, neck or lower back. Here's how to correct the problem.

Wild Rice

By Cary Neff — 2009-02-01

This delicious grain brings warmth - and protein - to your table.

Profiles of Fitness Transformations

By Sheila Mulrooney Eldred — 2009-02-01

True fitness makeovers don't happen overnight. They involve gradual changes and challenging adjustments, unexpected setbacks and exciting synergies. Meet three people who made transformative changes in their lives - and who might just inspire you to do the same.

Journey to Self-Discovery

By Laurel Kallenbach — 2009-02-01

Life-visioning retreats can free you from your routine, spark new revelations about how you really want to live and equip you with a plan to get there.

The Squeeze-It-In Strength Workout

By Matt Fitzgerald — 2009-03-01

Only have a half-hour to get your resistance workout done? These five moves will do the trick.

In the Grip of Pain

By Bob Cooper — 2009-03-01

It's not just desk jockeys who suffer from repetitive-strain injuries. They can strike even superfit athletes. Here's how to prevent and treat them.

Wise Investment

By Anjula Razdan — 2009-04-01

Ecologist Josh Donlan fuels his innovative conservation policies with a deep and abiding passion for all things outdoors.

The Little Things

By Pilar Gerasimo — 2009-04-01

My list of seven relatively simple things a person can do to lighten or offset some of his or her earthly burdens.

Making the Rounds

By Matt Fitzgerald — 2009-04-01

Circuit training can rev up your metabolism and extend your endurance. Find out how.

The Can-Do Fitness Plan

By Kelly James-Enger and Experience Life Staff — 2009-04-01

Determined to get into better shape? Use this inquiry-based self-coaching process to develop a plan that works - and get real results that last.

Into the Wild

By Laurel Kallenbach — 2009-04-01

Build your outdoor survival skills - and reconnect with nature - on an educational wilderness adventure.

When Less is Enough

By Joseph Hart — 2009-04-01

In an environment of economic contraction, many of us are looking for meaningful ways to cut back. Here's good advice on how to get by with a little less, and enjoy it more.

Tough Love

By Kaeti Hinck — 2009-05-01

Author and veganism advocate Rory Freedman isn't afraid to get in your face about animal rights, but what she really wants is for you to be as happy and healthy as she is.

Escape From Inertia

By Dimity McDowell — 2009-05-01

Most of us struggle at some point to overcome a stubborn resistance to exercising. Here are some tips for getting - and keeping - your body in motion, even when you don't feel like it.

The Healer Within

By Pamela Weintraub — 2009-05-01

Science has now confirmed that our thoughts and emotions have very real physiological consequences. What does this mean for medicine in the 21st century? Among other things, that many potions of choice might be produced by our minds and delivered without prescription drugs.

A Legacy of Her Own

By Jamie Martin — 2009-06-01

Alexandra Cousteau continues her legendary family's work with an eye toward protecting and conserving our most endangered ecosystems.

You, Unplugged

By Courtney Helgoe — 2009-06-01

Feeling caught in the electrical current? Maybe it's time to connect to the real world.

Rankled by Ankles

By Jenny Liu — 2009-06-01

Immobile ankles can cause shin splints, knee injuries and even lower-back pain. Here's how to improve ankle mobility and prevent an unwanted kinetic shock wave.

Join the Movement

By Matt Fitzgerald — 2009-08-01

More than a hot fitness trend, functional training can help teach your body to move more effectively in specific sports - not to mention everyday activities.

Hip Check

By Andrew Heffernan, CSCS — 2009-08-01

Lower-back pain? Knee strain? The problem could be in your hips. Here's how to keep them flexible and strong.

The Secret Flavor

By Kristin Ohlson — 2009-08-01

Sweet, salt, sour and bitter. These are the four familiar tastes we've come to know best. And then there's another flavor - umami. Until recently, we weren't sure how to name this fifth flavor, much less describe it. But that hasn't stopped us from craving it and creating it for most of culinary history.

Skimming the Truth

By Courtney Helgoe — 2009-09-01

Why low-fat dairy may be overrated and why full-fat dairy could have more going for it than you'd think - assuming you can tolerate dairy in the first place.

Active at Heart

By Sally Edwards and Bev Robinson — 2009-09-01

Kids and tweens today aren't getting enough exercise. You may think of their attachment to electronic gadgets as a big part of the problem, but two fitness experts explain why one gadget in particular - a heart-rate monitor - may be an important part of the solution.

New Baby, New Priorities

By Jamie Martin — 2009-09-01

How actress-athlete Maxine Bahns and her husband, Patrick Watson, are navigating first-time parenthood.

A Dog's Best Friend

By Laine Bergeson — 2009-10-01

As a kid, John Garcia depended on a canine pal who always seemed to see the best in him. Today, he returns the favor by helping dogs deemed “unadoptable” become their best selves - and find loving, forever homes.

Kick It Up a Notch

By Bob Cooper — 2009-10-01

Martial arts aren't only for action heroes and kids. The training is a great workout for the rest of us, too.

Dare to Dream

By Kelle Walsh — 2009-10-01

Athletic fantasies become reality at these sports-immersion schools.

Core Value

By Laine Bergeson — 2009-11-01

Pilates changed Brooke Siler's body - and her life. Now, helping others transform themselves for the better has become her life's work.

Build Your Balance

By Gina DeMillo Wagner — 2009-11-01

No offense to your wobble board - but the best way to improve your balance may be to keep at least one foot on solid ground.

Fennel

By Cary Neff — 2009-11-01

With a delicate flavor and rich texture, fennel is surprisingly versatile - and nutritious.

Relationship Revival

By Courtney Helgoe — 2009-11-01

Even the best relationships can get dulled by time and drained by stress. Happily, there are simple ways to renew your bond - no matter how long you've been together.