You hear it everywhere this time of year – sniffling, coughing, congestion – and although most people think that these symptoms are totally normal as we get into November and December, they don’t have to be. Did you hear that!? YOU DON’T NEED TO GET SICK THIS WINTER! Seriously. Exciting, right? I’m excited. Although keeping your … Continue reading
Category Archives: Healthy Living
10 Simple Kitchen Tricks
Spending a large part of my life in the kitchen, I have learned and created some tips and tricks to save time, reduce waste and make the whole experience more enjoyable (and healthy)! Here are 10 of my favorites that I use on the regular: 1. Don’t peel the skin off fruits and veggies (especially … Continue reading
Eating Superfoods – A Workshop in NYC
Eating Superfoods – A Workshop in NYC Are you ready to increase the nutritional value of your meals!? Do you want to learn how to incorporate some of the worlds most nutritious foods into your diet in simple and flavorful ways!? Have you been hearing about spirulina, maca powder and chia seeds, but are unsure what to … Continue reading
A List of My Favorites…
I love books… I love buying them, reading them, learning from them, recommending them, sharing them, and discovering new ones. I am often asked about which books I have read and which ones I would recommend, so I decided to put them all in one simple place… This list will be ever-changing and is … Continue reading
Early Bird Pricing Ends Tonight at Midnight!
Is your health ready for a reboot? I’ve got an idea… I would love for you to check out the details for my upcoming cleanse and see if it feels like something that could help motivate you to make positive changes in your health. Awaken Your Health offers cleansing in a gentle and approachable style… This is not a … Continue reading
Changing My Relationship With Dinner
So I have this thing about dinner… I love it. It closes out the day for me. It’s a time to relax, decompress and spend quality time with my partner, a friend, or even by myself. For me, dinner is a sign that the day is done, and it has indicated that for as long … Continue reading
Bits of March Sunshine
March was pretty darn awesome… I had visitors, went to an herbal conference, did some workshops, and learned a lot about my body (getting sick will do that to you). In this months bits of sunshine, I share my new favorite superfood powder (along with some other awesome superfoods), a DIY face wash that makes … Continue reading
Last Weekend, I Got Sick – Here’s What I Learned
Sometimes, we hit a little bump in the road that reminds us we haven’t got it all figured out. A little indication that we are a work in progress, and that we have to keep working if we want to continue to grow. I hit one of those bumps this weekend, head on, and I … Continue reading
The Art of Chewing
Something to think about… Our mouth has teeth, our stomach does not; which means that chewing is meant for our mouth and not for our stomach. Simple, right? So why do I see so many people rushing through meals (not chewing) and then throwing blame to their bodies when things get a little “weird and … Continue reading
Bits of December Sunshine
As I have watched the days move along this month, I have grown more and more excited to write this post. There is a moment in time when a decision is made, and in that moment I realize that a certain something (a food, a practice, a book, etc…) has really stood out to me … Continue reading