What's even better than stretching your body? Stretching your mind. I've found an inspiring tool to help my mind blossom through discovering new ideas and points of view thanks to TED, a nonprofit group devoted to the concept of "Ideas Worth Spreading."

It seems that every day there is a new message from medical experts announcing some great new cure or danger to our health. Well, here's another: are you sitting down? You might want to stand up.

Check out a regularly updated selection of books read and recommended by Neil Melanson for health and well-being of body, mind and spirit! This month the reading light is on a book with exercises designed to keep your mind sharp, poetry to nourish and heal the spirit, and an alternative health classic.

Need to lose weight and energize your body? Discover how your body stores and burns fat, and learn how to increase your metabolism, burn fat and lose weight by these healthy, fat-burning foods.

Often when people are sore, injured or just plain stiff, they wonder what is the best remedy to apply: heat or ice? Get the scoop on one of my most frequently asked questions: "Should I apply a hot or cold?"

Learn about the negative health impacts of stress and anxiety, and get a few simple and free steps to reduce stress every day!

Adding a little art, science and ceremony to your regular immersion can elevate your bathing ritual into a therapeutic experience. Discover the healing benefits of bath treatments and learn how to create detoxifying, energizing spa water therapy sessions at home.

Which water is better to drink? Find out the pros and cons of drinking bottled water versus tap water from municipal water sources, well water, and filter water.

Learn about the cause of inflammation due to injury, stress or trauma, and find out the best treatment for inflammation using a cold pack.