The times we are living in are absolutely amazing. There's no shortage of information and anything we need to know seems right at our fingertips. From heart disease to hanging roof shingles, it seems we've reached a point where there's literally nothing we cannot teach...
One week from now I will compete in my first T’ai Chi tournament. Am I nervous? Yes. Am I afraid of forgetting my form? Yes. Am I worried about the possibility of disappointment if I don’t do as well as I’d like? Yes. Then why...
I’m a strong believer in reciprocity: we learn our own best lessons through the teaching that we offer to others. Claire* was one of my favorite patients in my former practice. A university professional with a deep love for the arts and literature, Claire loved spending...
Lately there's a lot of talk about finding balance in a world that seems to move non-stop. With 24-7 responsibility to our families, friends and employers how do we find the time to nurture ourselves? What practices can we incorporate into our lives to bring...
Two weeks ago I read an article that began “January feels like a month full of Mondays.” As I considered what Mondays feel like for most of us—fatigue, lack of energy, lack of motivation—I immediately understood what the author meant. Unlike all of the other...
Happy New Year! Wow! I can hardly believe it's 2016. Like most people, I find myself asking "Where has the time gone?" It honestly feels like yesterday that the tender little seed for the idea of Seva Health was planted and now, here we are a...
Word has traveled fast about our house calls service! Angel Shannon, CRNP was a guest on Hope and Wellness! an interactive radio show that educates listeners on daily lifestyle steps needed to maintain a healthy mind, body and spirit at home and at work. Dr....
The first time I met Grace she was sitting in the music room, her eyes closed, her lips quivering to the lyrics of “Be Thou My Vision.” It was late afternoon, the time the nursing assistants felt it would be best for me to see...
[caption id="attachment_7157" align="aligncenter" width="680" class=" "] Theresa Mozie, Eleese Onami, and Sam McCullough at the Model Cities Wellness Center garden. Photo by Emily Matras of www.emilymatras.com[/caption] We love innovative ideas and were happy to find out about Melissa Miller, manager of Common Good City Farm...
If you're the caregiver of an older adult you know how hard it is to find the right combination of nutritious foods for your loved one. While it may be frustrating to figure what to buy and when, it helps to have an idea of...