“You Are What You Eat” has been implied to reflect one’s overall health; if you eat healthily you are healthy and vice versa. However, you will discover that “good-for-you” foods have a closer resemblance to the body parts they nourish. Looking at some interesting comparisons; a slice of carrot from a distance, can easily resemble […]
Springtime is a very active and energetic time of transition, from the dormancy of winter to the promise of new life, rebirth, growth and change. We see it all around us in nature with green shoots sprouting out of the ground and new buds bursting forth on the trees. It’s a great time for all […]
As a Holistic Health Coach, I am a huge proponent of preventive medicine. A very practical approach to thwarting disease is learning the art of Facial Diagnosis. Facial Diagnosis is part of an ancient Oriental holistic system, where one can detect physical problems before they arise. According to this theory, only a few moments in […]
There is nothing better in life than to eat, drink and be merry. In fact, the phrase “Eat, Drink and be Merry, for tomorrow we shall die” originates back in biblical times. You’ll find different interpretations, all suggesting we should enjoy life as much as possible because it will be over soon. Enjoying life as […]
Anyone who has tried to lose weight and keep it off knows how difficult the task can be. Why is this? Weight loss often leads to declines in our resting metabolic rate, or how many calories we burn at rest, which makes it hard to keep the weight off. Resting metabolic rate (RMR) refers to […]
ReThink & ReVamp to Better Health Before purchasing any new food items to store in your new pantry, you’ll want to spend an hour or two, throwing out food products with expired dates. Get yourself a big trash bag and start tossing all refined sugars or anything that has hydrogenated fats and high fructose corn […]
I recently attended an event for Yogi/Author Dave Romanelli and the launch of his new book, “Happy is the New Healthy”. Dave’s a very talented and funny man, and he didn’t disappoint the crowd with his hilarious stories as an awkward teenager to his inspiring tips on slowing down, smiling more, and enjoying the present […]
Just when you think your life couldn’t get any more stressful, the holidays arrive adding an additional layer of stress. Depending on how well you manage stress, the added responsibilities can have a long-lasting impact on the body and mind. It’s important to keep your physical, mental, and emotional states all in balance, as when […]
U.S. adults continue to put on the pounds and new data reported by Federal Health Officials on March 23, 2018 show that nearly 40% of them were obese in 2015 and 2016, a sharp increase from a decade earlier. The prevalence of severe obesity in U.S. adults is heightening their risks of developing heart disease, […]
With the summer months coming up, people love to spend time outdoors soaking up the sun. Whether it’s lying by the pool or working up a good sweat exercising outside, exposure to high temperatures (mix in some humidity) can lead to electrolyte imbalance, including dehydration. According to research, about 60-75% of Americans don’t drink enough […]
One of the most successful things I’ve incorporated into my diet is to work along with the body’s natural response to the changing of seasons. Eating with the seasons was derived from a 5000-year-old traditional medical system that works. For example, in the spring and summer, we all want more greens, salads, fruit, and a […]
Activated charcoal has become all the rage in the field of health & beauty, as it carries a number of purifying benefits. So, what is activated charcoal? Activated charcoal is regular charcoal that’s been heated with gas, which forms millions of little pores that trap chemicals and adsorb (“to bind to” rather than “to absorb”) […]
