Lisa Chapman-Sorci is the
Sacramento Holistic Health Examiner on Examiner.com
Below are her most recent articles.
Dogs and cats ease anxiety; lower blood pressure.
For years, research has shown that people who own pets receive numerous health benefits including reduced anxiety and blood pressure.
People who attend meditation for the first time at Healing Alternatives (meditation center in Carmichael) are often put at ease by a peaceful Buddha-like cat named Harry. Purfectly at home on a meditation cushion, Harry loves to be petted and to have his chin and ears scratched by any or all of the meditators. This attention is not solely for Harry's pleasure. What visitors don’t realize right away are all of the wonderful health benefits of...read more
How to prevent diabetes.
Although the cause of diabetes continues to be a mystery, genetics and lifestyle choices appear to play large roles. Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that your body uses to convert sugars into fuel,
Pre-diabetes occurs when a person's blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not high enough for a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. There are 57 million Americans who have pre-diabetes, in addition...read more
Healthy space, healthy you. Feng Shui tips for your spring cleaning.
Spring is a time for renewal, fresh starts and rebirth. If you are feeling sluggish and out of sorts, now is the time to change that. Feng Shui is the Chinese system of creating energetic harmony in your environment to affect your health and happiness. With the use of just these few Feng Shui basics you can...read more
He who laughs last doesn’t know that it will relieve his stress.
The physical and mental benefits of laughter have been known throughout the ages. It was mentioned in the bible in Proverbs 17:22, ‘A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones‘.
Stress related diseases have reached epidemic proportions, so it is no wonder that there is a renewed interest in laughter as therapy.
Mindfulness meditation and it’s effects on prostate cancer
What those of us who have been practicing meditation know from experience, is finally being recognized and validated with medical research. What we know is that with regular practice of mindfulness meditation, we...read more
Parsley: The nutritious, underrated superfood.
Parsley is a powerhouse of nutrition that no garden or kitchen should be without.
That’s right…parsley. The green sprig of leaves that fancy restaurants use to garnish your plate and is usually the only thing left at the end of the meal.
This unassuming herb is packed full of nutrients to heal and detoxify your body.
It’s a stress buster. Parsley assists in...read more
Experience the spiritual benefits of coffeeYou can tell by the fact that there are 3 coffee shops on each block (one at each end and one in the middle) that coffee is the most popular drink in the USA.
Research and medical studies are a mixed bag of information regarding the health benefits and dangers of coffee. One day research shows that coffee reduces the risk of diabetes and Parkinson’s disease. The next day we are warned of the effects of caffeine on high blood pressure and heart disease.
I’m tired of following the medical experts on this topic so, I’ll simply believe what I want about coffee and at some point, some study will undoubtedly agree with me…if only for that day.
What I have experienced is the spiritual effects of enjoying a good cup ...read more
Stress relief is as easy as a walk in the park.
We can't eliminate most of the stress in our lives, but we can learn to manage it in a way that is healthy for us. We all know that exercise offers untold health benefits for our physical bodies. But did you know that it also helps you to deal with stress? Studies show that even leisure activities such as walking, hiking and swimming will help you to deal with the stresses of everyday life.
Here’s how:
Exercise improves our mood. After we exercise, our body releases chemicals like endorphins and serotonin. Endorphins give us that sense of euphoria that runners often refer to as the ‘runners high’. Serotonin assists the brain...read more