Redefining our relationship to alcohol needn’t be about abstinence, but rather about putting self-care practices in place before the holiday hangover — Are you contemplating drinking your way through the holidays? If you are, you certainly aren’t alone. At-home alcohol … [Read more...] about Cheers! Here’s to Redefining Our Relationship To Alcohol (and Ourselves)
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What’s Cooking? A Q&A With Vani Hari (Plus 5 Healthy & Delicious Recipes!)
Vani Hari, the Food Babe, puts her recipes where her activist mouth is and guides us to simple, healthy, real food options — Inconvenient facts are still facts. ~ Vani Hari Vani Hari aka the ‘Food Babe’ has dedicated her career (and life) to unraveling … [Read more...] about What’s Cooking? A Q&A With Vani Hari (Plus 5 Healthy & Delicious Recipes!)
Weight Loss Made Simpler: A Sustainable Solution + 3 Easy Recipes
While losing weight can feel like a vicious cycle, the Bright Line method provides a proven, structured diet protocol for a lasting and vibrant lifestyle _______ Weight loss (and keeping weight off) is not all about ‘willpower’ despite what we’ve been told. Sure, it … [Read more...] about Weight Loss Made Simpler: A Sustainable Solution + 3 Easy Recipes
Off The Mat, Into The Kitchen: Bringing Mindfulness to Our Plate
Renowned yoga teachers connect their yogic philosophy to their plates, creating simplicity, ceremony and holistic health (plus 2 yummy recipes!) ______ Yoga teaches us to examine and question life, to search our hearts and minds regularly, and to use our intellect for … [Read more...] about Off The Mat, Into The Kitchen: Bringing Mindfulness to Our Plate
Celery Juice Curious? Q&A With Anthony William aka the Medical Medium
Celery juice is all the rage. The man at the helm of this healing revolution sits down to tell us why — and why it will stand the test of time _______ Q: What are the healing benefits celery juice offers? There are specific reasons celery juice is healing millions of … [Read more...] about Celery Juice Curious? Q&A With Anthony William aka the Medical Medium
Ketotarian: A Refreshing Take On The Keto Diet With a (Mostly) Plant-Based Twist
The Keto diet is not just for meat-eaters anymore; herewith, a (mostly) plant-based approach by a functional medicine doctor for achieving optimal wellness — As a functional medicine practitioner, I see people on a daily basis struggling through chronic health … [Read more...] about Ketotarian: A Refreshing Take On The Keto Diet With a (Mostly) Plant-Based Twist
Marmalade and Musings: From the Kitchen to Life’s Table
Food is more than medicine for the body. This ‘Blood Orange Marmalade’ recipe and chef’s musings touch both the soul and palette. — Combatting the winter blues, one chef is inspired. February. It's cold and damp and thoughts of summers past and future are getting … [Read more...] about Marmalade and Musings: From the Kitchen to Life’s Table
Recipe: Grilled Salmon with Balsamic Onion Glaze and Steamed Kale
What you eat profoundly effects your emotion state — enjoy this nutritious recipe designed to feed your palate, body and mind. — They don’t say food is medicine without reason. My profound 25-year journey back to restored mental wellness began with diet and supplementation. … [Read more...] about Recipe: Grilled Salmon with Balsamic Onion Glaze and Steamed Kale
One Diet Doesn’t Fit All: Discovering the Diet that’s Best for You
There is no ‘one-size fits all’ when it comes to diet and nutrition — discover the best diet for the best you. — We have access, today, to more information about diet and disease than any population that’s ever lived. We can review the findings of tens of thousands of … [Read more...] about One Diet Doesn’t Fit All: Discovering the Diet that’s Best for You
Koshas In the Kitchen: Mindfulness & Gratitude Meets Food
Connecting ancient yogic wisdom with our deepest intuitive selves — and our plates — As the seasons shift, Mother Nature cleverly provides us with the most nourishing of foods for that particular time of year. And what better thing to do with this natural bounty than … [Read more...] about Koshas In the Kitchen: Mindfulness & Gratitude Meets Food
Is Your Mouth Making You Sick? The Metabolic Impact of Oral Health
How oral health plays a pivotal role in our overall health — the much overlooked aspect of holistic wellbeing — Think about the last time you visited a doctor — ANY doctor. Did s/he ever once ask you if you had any dental problems? Any dental work done recently? Or … [Read more...] about Is Your Mouth Making You Sick? The Metabolic Impact of Oral Health
A Return to Health: Balancing Chronic Illness with CBD
Struggling with chronic illness and determined to restore her once vibrant health, Melissa Gibson discovers the healing power of CBD — and a path of purpose — “Wow! You’re back to being Melissa!” We hadn’t seen each other in almost a year, and the joy in my friend’s … [Read more...] about A Return to Health: Balancing Chronic Illness with CBD