What do Deepak Chopra, Michael Roizen, Mehmet Oz, Don B. Ardell, David F. Duncan and Andrew Weil. Janice Doochin Have in common?

Tuesday, September 16th, 2008

Deepak Chopra, Michael Roizen, Mehmet Oz, Don B. Ardell, David F. Duncan and Andrew Weil. Janice Doochin are all wellness promoters.  When people think of the alternative medicine definition of the word “Wellness”, these authorities are the go-to practitioners!

An optimal balance of health is the expressed goal of many wellness teachings.  In coming posts, we will explore these topics in more depth.  Happiness has to play a major role in wellness too.  Feeling better and increasing energy levels are also goals we will post about.

Tags: alternative medicine, deepak chopra, top practioners, Wellness
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Recreation – a key to feeling good. What’s the definition of recreation?

Saturday, August 30th, 2008

Well according to MrDictionary.com, the definition of recreation is:

Recreation \Rec”re*a”tion\ (-?”sh?n), n. [F. r['e]cr['e]ation,
L. recreatio.]
The act of recreating, or the state of being recreated;
refreshment of the strength and spirits after toil;
amusement; diversion; sport; pastime.
[1913 Webster]
Source: The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

Re-creation \Re`-cre*a”tion\ (r?`kr?*?sh?n), n. [See
{Re-create}.]
A forming anew; a new creation or formation.
[1913 Webster]
Source: The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

recreation
n 1: an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates; “scuba
diving is provided as a diversion for tourists”; “for
recreation he wrote poetry and solved crossword
puzzles”; … [syn: {diversion}]
2: activity that refreshes and recreates; activity that renews
your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation; “time
for rest and refreshment by the pool”; “days of joyous
recreation with his friends” [syn: {refreshment}]
Source: WordNet® 2.0

re-creation
n : the act of creating again
Source: WordNet® 2.0

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Welcome to the new NorthernWellness.com website!

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

Hello,
Thanks for visiting NorthernWellness.com, where we are committed to providing timely information about health topics pertaining to seniors and those with mobility interests.  Healthy lifestyle and medical topics will be key aspects of our site, as well as exercise and travel options for seniors.

Please bookmark us now and check back frequently as we update with relevant news articles, YouTube videos, and commentary.

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