Fermented foods like sauerkraut, kimchi, kefir, and kombucha have a plethora of health-promoting bacteria. These friendly bacteria, also known as probiotics, help populate and rebalance your gut flora and can restore your health. Almost 80 percent of your immune system exists in your gut, which contains about 100 trillion bacteria. Here’s some perspective – you […]
6 simple things you can do in 2013 to optimize your health
The commencement of a new year brings with it the promise of new beginnings. It’s a window in time when the opportunity to make positive changes is more tangible than at other times in the year. And the truth is that you always have the opportunity to make healthful choices and nourishing changes, but nothing […]
cultivate gratitude
When I learned about the shooting in Newtown, Connecticut last week, I, like millions of others around the country, had a very visceral reaction to the news. The wind was knocked out of me, I felt sick to my stomach, and quite literally, I felt my heart break with sadness and horror. And like thousands […]
leaky gut syndrome and what you can do about it
Intestinal permeability, or leaky gut syndrome, occurs when tiny gaps develop between the cells, known as enterocytes, that line your intestinal wall. These tiny gaps allow substances that should be confined to your digestive tract, such as undigested food particles, bacteria and metabolic wastes, to escape into your bloodstream. Once the integrity of your […]
lessons from my 103 year-old grandmother
My family and I were blessed to celebrate my grandmother’s 103rd birthday last week.That’s right. 103. My beautiful Abuela was born in a little town outside of Havana, Cuba in 1909, and she has lived an extraordinary life. Her story is a testament to the power of perseverance, simplicity, and service – and I believe […]
soak your feet and rejuvenate
Taking a therapeutic foot bath can be a powerful tool to combat many common ailments. Sit back, relax, and soak your feet this week! Hydrotherapy is an ancient treatment in which water is used in healing. It has been used in the treatment of disease or injury by many cultures, including those of ancient […]
