Here comes the sun – and all of the fun that comes with the summer season, too! But as we soak in the sun, let’s not forget the essential requirement for radiant skin health: sunscreen. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States and the main cause of this devastating […]
You will find pumpkin seed oil, avocado oil, walnut oil, sesame oil, coconut oil, and even algae oil in my kitchen on any given day of the week, but there is no oil I use as much or enjoy as much as extra virgin olive oil. At home, we have gotten into the hobby of researching […]
As I turn 60 today, I am reflecting on my life’s journey thus far. Growing up, I had no idea that I would face a lifetime of health issues. Life rarely goes as planned, and it has been a long and exhausting road in many ways. But now, at 60, I am surprisingly grateful for […]
This blog post is a bit more personal than most. I’ve always felt it to be beneficial for us to share our human experiences with one another, life is not just about green drinks and cleanses, after all. A little over a month ago, I lost my father, Karl Eller, to stage four thyroid cancer […]
I am constantly experimenting with new vitamins, minerals and adaptogens, not only so that I can be the healthiest version of myself, but also so that I can better understand which ones may help my loved ones and followers the most. I have no patience for low quality supplements that contain fillers or fewer nutrients […]
So often people talk about aging as if it is an inevitable curse that is creeping up from behind them. They resist it with everything they have and dread it with all of their might. I have been learning that aging can be a joyful thing. The character lines that popup on our faces should […]
I’ve never been one for making resolutions – it’s always been my belief that change is something that happens choice by choice, day by day. Instead I set the intention to challenge myself and others to do more for the sake of our health (and happiness!). From my #egchallenge juicing challenge to my upcoming soup […]
I am a proponent of energy healing. It has helped me in many ways throughout my life and I am grateful for every healer who has impacted me. Energy healing has provided incredible insight into my anxieties I have had over the years and it has been a wonderful support for me. But, with that […]
If you read my blogs regularly or follow me on social media, you probably know that I am not a sugar fan and am super skeptical when it comes to other sweeteners. Sugar causes a person to gain weight, leaches calcium from the body, and destroys collagen. It increases stress and impairs the adrenal glands’ […]
Someone recently asked me where I want to go on my next vacation and I told them any one of the five Blue Zones. “Blue Zones” are the five places in the world where people live the longest. They include the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica; Sardinia, Italy; Okinawa, Japan; Ikaria, Greece; and Loma Linda, California. We stand […]
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