A fascinating article came out last week in the New York Times about the power of the family narrative. Turns out that the more we understand and identify with an empowering family story, the happier and more resilient we tend to be. Piggybacking off of that topic, my question for you is: what’s your story? Is your personal narrative an […]
10 foods you should never buy
Ever wonder who the villains are in the grocery store? Here are my top ten: Aspartame: There are some 10,000 documented reports of adverse reactions to aspartame. It has been linked to migraines, visual changes, seizures, depression, and brain cancer. Run away from artificial sweeteners! Canned Food: Cans of food expose people to dangerous levels […]
reduce toxins in 4 easy steps
Did you know that people in industrialized countries spend as much as 90% of their time indoors? We work, study, eat, drink, and sleep in enclosed environments where air circulation may be restricted. Believe it or not, indoor air pollution has been ranked as one of the world’s greatest public health risks. In fact, the […]
just breathe
Do you feel like you are burning the candle on both ends? If you are stuck in the daily grind and feel like you need relief, then I think this article will help you. Deep breathing is a simple and effective tool to combat stress, anxiety, and fatigue. It is not just relaxing-it’s incredibly healing. […]
11 hidden sources of gluten
Navigating the world of gluten-free eating can be daunting, especially when you are just starting out. The premise of gluten-free eating is very simple: if you stick to whole, unprocessed foods and avoid wheat, barley, rye and all their derivatives, then you’re golden. However, easy as it may seem to get a simple, whole foods meal […]
is turmeric the fountain of youth?
Turmeric is used as a spice, food additive, and in herbal medicine throughout the world. Its amazing medicinal properties, which include anti-cancer, anti-oxidant, and anti-inflammatory capacities, are touted often, but could turmeric be the long-sought fountain of youth? It turns out that active research on turmeric has demonstrated that curcumin and its active metabolite, tetrahydrocurcumin […]
