We’re all running around, battling traffic, to try various health juices and tonics, see nutritionists, work out with personal trainers, buy organic at the best markets, visit concierge doctors for thousands of dollars just get in the door etc. What if I told you one of the most important things you can do to live […]
Cancer was my wake up call. It doesn’t have to be yours. I couldn’t see it at the time, but now I can see that the emotions I held onto were a huge contributor to my Hodgkins Lymphoma diagnosis. I was so angry. Holding onto anger toward my parents. Angry that I choose a career […]
Why buy an organic apple for $1.50 when you can get a conventional apple for $0.50? What if your life depended on spending the extra dollar? You may not see the benefits today, but it all adds up. A lifetime of pesticide ridden, genetically modified foods will leave you with a stiff hospital bill one […]
This recipe is the multi-tasking maven of nutrition and my go-to on busy days. The “super” green roll is loaded with super food benefits, and I managed to pack organic leafy greens, shredded napa cabbage, green onions, cucumber, avocado, edamame, cilantro, and carrot into my lunch. I know, it sounds a little ambitious, but I […]
Fighting cancer is tough and it takes every bit of strength you have to put into it, I know this firsthand. Like so many of you who have been through it or stood by and supported someone who has, I did not go into my cancer diagnosis full of the wisdom and experience I have […]
What if the sex you have is directly related to how healthy you are? Believe it or not, your sex drive is an indicator of nutritional balance. That’s why I always want to know about my clients’ sex lives. We may think that our sexiness is created by our physical body (tight abs and arms) […]
One of my secrets to a clean, healthy diet is to prepare your own meals at home. This way, you can choose only those foods that nourish, and none of the other stuff that won’t. But I’m a practical person, and I know that so many of us are living on the go – working […]
The things I do to get a good night’s sleep! I’ll do almost anything to sleep through the night and wake up with enough energy to jump-start my day. What do YOU do to sleep? Calming tea, ditch technology an hour before bed, supplements, black-out curtains, sleeping pills? BUT SLEEP STILL DOESN’T COME! Lying there, […]
Chalky mass-produced sweethearts and preservative-laced chocolates line the shelves for Valentine’s Day. But the holiday is meant to be a celebration, and the best celebrations toast in good health. So let’s ditch the refined sugar and welcome a healthy way to indulge! If you’re craving rich, decadent, guilt-free chocolate, this recipe is for you. The […]
Clients often ask me how they can share their new healthy lifestyle with people they love. They get so excited about making this change in their own lives that they just want everyone in the world to embrace it too. The intention is good, the reception is not so good. When it comes to health, […]
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