Each season, Mother Nature provides a unique selection of foods, designed to nourish our bodies with the exact nutrients we need to thrive in the current climate. ~For example, summer fruits (such as stone fruits) are plentiful providers of beta-carotene Read More
Excited for pumpkin pie, warm lattes, patterned scarves, and fall-scented candles?! Me too! BUT hold the candles! Nearly all fragrances and scented candles release toxic, carcinogenic (cancer-causing) chemicals into the air you breathe. Instead, consider diffusing essential oils, which not Read More
For several years, when someone asked me how I had been, my first response was “busy.” It was true – I was running from thing to thing, and never seemed to be able to catch up with everything or everyone. Read More
What I am about to share with you may surprise – even shock- you. Eating spinach every day is NOT good for you. Wait…. what??? Let’s step back for a minute so I can explain this. Spinach is very healthy Read More
“Bonjour!” “Merci!” “Au revoir!” When I returned from our brief whirlwind trip to France this week, I not only had my short repertoire of French phrases swirling around my mind, but I also kept pondering a few aspects of French Read More
Earthing The practice of “Earthing” or “Grounding” is becoming more popular by the week in the holistic health field. It has mind-boggling health benefits and can have a tremendous effect on your energy, sleep, and overall health status. I’ve recently Read More
Stay Cool With a Nutrient-Packed Smoothie!! Summer is the best time to incorporate delicious smoothies!! They are refreshing and cooling to the body during the hot July afternoons. However, unbalanced smoothies have the potential to sabotage your health goals if Read More
What You Need to Know About Probiotics Everyone has heard about probiotics… …they have become a “buzzword” in the world of health and nutrition… But what many people do not realize is that they are so much more than just Read More
“Apprentices have asked me, what is the most exalted peak of cuisine? Is it the freshest ingredients, the most complex flavors? Is it the rustic, or the rare? It is none of these. The peak is neither eating nor cooking, Read More
The value of a good night’s sleep cannot be underestimated! In fact, sleep is so important that it’s worth planning for all day! Follow these 10 tips to get more restful sleep tonight! Follow the light… literally! Try to get Read More
