This is an excellent anti-inflammatory concoction shared with me by Diane McClatchy. She is a loyal client and consummate student of health and fitness. So let me tell you why this is something you should do. Most of us know tumeric root as the spice that gives curry it’s rich, yellow color. But tumeric is also packed full of bioactive compounds that give it powerful medicinal qualities for both body and brain. It has been used in India for thousands … Read More
Sauteed Swiss Chard w/Ginger & Sesame Dressing
Swiss Chard is one of the most nutrient-dense vegetables, right behind Kale and Bok Choy. I have always used it in soups and stews, but this recipe is so simple and so tasty I wanted to share it with you. The secret ingredient is sort of a cheat because it’s a bottled dressing, but I can vouch for it! It contains only whole, organic ingredients and is extra virgin olive oil based as opposed to canola oil based like … Read More
Oil Pulling for Oral Health
A client recently ask me to write about this topic (thanks, Gloria ) and I must say after researching it a bit I was sufficiently intrigued. There are plenty of testimonials online and as Gloria says, oil pulling certainly is “trending.” So what exactly is oil pulling? Well…..it’s the opposite of oil pushing (sorry, I couldn’t resist). But seriously, the term is somewhat vague and even misleading and has nothing to do with pulling oils out of the body. It … Read More
Resolve to Be Selfish This New Year!
My New Year’s Resolution: To be more selfish…..when it comes to my health. Well that certainly sounds…..selfish! That’s right, it is! And isn’t it about time you put your health first? Hasn’t your health taken a back seat to so many other things and to so many other people in your life for long enough? Now I’m not saying to disregard the needs of others for the sake of your own. What I am saying is that you might … Read More
The Art of Self-Discipline (or How to Not Be Distracted)
One of my goals is to bring much more of my personal experience (who I am) into my practice with the hope of reaching and helping more people and inspiring fresh dialog. Hopefully, this will do just that. I have been thinking a lot about self-discipline lately. Why? Because it’s been a lifelong challenge of mine. Sure, I can look back on periods in my life and be proud of the amount of discipline I exhibited. The discipline it took … Read More
