: About Me

I have a BA in Public Relations with a minor in Human Resources. I have my BSN and have been an RN since 2003. I've been reading since I was 4 years old, and discovered a love of writing in high school. I write magazine and internet articles on health, fitness, animals, environment, and other topics. In my spare time, I'm working on my MSN in nursing.  I'm a member of Romance Writers of America  and the Society of Professional Journalists. My publishing credits include Grit magazine, eHow, Bright Hub, and several private clients. I also write content for an online BSN program.

My passion is ...

My two Shih Tzus, reading, writing, photography, and the beach

My favorite memory ...

Scuba diving with dolphins and sharks

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Tons of books, magazines. A &E, Discovery Health channel

My inspiration ...

Realizing my dreams of being published come true.

Health & Fitness > Pilates & Yoga The benefits of yoga

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Yoga is no longer the doman of granola-eating vegetarian New Age hippies. Once scorned because of its mystical conotations and zen-like chanting, yoga is now recognized as one of the best exercises for the body. True, advanced practitioners can balance on thier hands while they are twisted like a pretzel, but most yoga practice is far more basic. Studies show that yoga can have great benefits, including flexibility, stress and pain relief, insomnia relief, and more. The gentle, flowing movements help to increase flexibility which prepares the body for other types of exercise. Increased fle...

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