“Comfort, that stealthy thing that enters the house a guest, and then becomes a host, then a master. And then it becomes a tamer, and with a hook and whip it makes puppets of your larger desires.” — Kahlil Gibran, Poet, Visual Artist
Aug 7, 2012
ONE EASY WAY TO FEEL BETTER NOW!
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IS LACK OF SLEEP MAKING YOU TIRED AND MISERABLE? If so, you have lots of company! According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 50 to 70 MILLION Americans suffer from sleep problems. Lack of sleep causes more than […]
Aug 7, 2012
DO YOU SUFFER FROM ‘VEGETABLE ANXIETY’?
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We’ve all faced it: the unrecognizable glob in the crisper drawer, formerly a $2 organic bell pepper that we drove five miles to buy at the farmer’s market. Oh the guilt, the angst! It’s enough to make you rip open a bag of potato chips! But take heart; there is help and hope for kitchen […]
Jul 25, 2012
DEATH BY DESK CHAIR
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We all know the importance of regular exercise. But do you know that even with a great exercise routine, you may be wrecking your health? Do you know that prolonged sitting is dangerous, even deadly to your health- no matter how much exercise you do? An article from the Huffington Post explains the effects of too […]
Jul 11, 2012
CARE FOR YOUR SKIN LIKE THE PROS DO!
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We’ve all heard of the UVA and UVB spectrums of sunlight. The ones that can create a tan or leave you looking like a lobster! Over time they cause permanent damage to the skin, creating discoloration, wrinkles and loss of elasticity. Over-exposure to UVA/UVB increases the risk for a the deadly skin cancer called melanoma. […]
Jul 6, 2012
HOW YOU CAN BEAT THE HEAT!
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The crazy lady on the left isn’t a great role model for beating the heat! I bet if we check back in five minutes she’ll be lying in a heap on the sand. The heat index is from 105 to 110 for today! The heat is no joke and can cause serious health problems. At the […]
Jun 3, 2012
AS PROMISED: FOODS THAT DETOXIFY!
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GREETINGS! If you attended my webinar on detoxification, good to see you again! The webinar gives you the “WHY, HOW AND WHAT” of detoxification for optimal health. If you missed the webinar, I will be posting it soon. Enjoy shopping for and preparing these beautiful gifts from Mother Earth! I will include some delicious recipes […]
May 19, 2012
FAST FOOD = GOOD FOOD? – Part 2
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“EATING IN A PINCH” TODAY: LUNCH ON THE RUN I feel regret for committing to a full WEEK of finding fast food that is acceptable for occasional ingestion! Even with relaxed standards, the pickings are slim. So I am looking to YOU, dear reader to clue me into any possibilities that I am overlooking. If […]
May 10, 2012
FAST FOOD = GOOD FOOD? – Part 1
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Do your good eating plans go out the window when you are rushed? I think we can all identify with Bill’s comment: “While I don’t necessarily feel addicted to any type of food my general response to hunger is usually first attracted to the ‘quick-fix’ – as opposed to the task of preparing something fresher […]
Mar 12, 2012
Good News for those with Gluten Intolerance or Celiac Disease
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Trader Joe’s now offers wheat-free, gluten-free tortillas! I think everyone loves shopping at Trader Joe’s. I know I do, for the music and flowers and oh yes- the food. Trader Joe’s brand tortillas have a rice base with a few other safe ingredients like tapioca. Unlike rice products of the past, I found these to […]
