Don’t forget that you are fundamentally a biological organism in a vast natural world, with its own timeless rhythms and laws. Immerse yourself in nature regularly to get back in touch with this essential part of your being

Surrounding ourselves with people that call forth the best in us can serve as a hedge against backsliding into unconscious (not mindful) behaviors. Also, loneliness can be just as bad for you as a poor diet

An open heart helps us to accept whatever comes our way – including a cancer diagnosis – with equanimity, a learning opportunity, a chance to grow in unexpected ways. This posture toward life helps us make the best of any situation, no matter how bad it may seem

Our brain needs new challenges to keep it elastic, vital and growing to better stave off the onset of age-related cognitive decline. There’s a great, big, fascinating world out there; pick something you’re interested in and learn everything you can about it!

Mindfulness keeps us anchored in the present and reminds us of what’s important so we’re not buffeted this way or that by forces outside of our control. Staying present helps prevent us from obsessing about a past we can’t change or a future that we can’t control

Public health organizations all agree: we need at least 150 minutes per week of moderate intensity activity (brisk walking, yoga) or 75 minutes of vigorous intensity activity (running, chopping wood) to age with vigor and resilience. These are conservative guidelines; the more you move the better off you’ll be!

Food can make you sick or it can heal you. Learn which foods fall into either category, and why. Then eat mindfully; is what you’re eating protecting you or hurting you? Don’t know? Then find out; it’s important!

The Health Warrior Way is an educational and learning system for people ready to take radical self-ownership of their health and well-being

In September of 2013 I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. This is the story of how within two years I chased my cancer into remission using only natural, non-invasive lifestyle interventions.