People often ask me why I never get sick. The fact is I do get the occasional head cold or sinus infection, but when I do it is relatively short-lived. And I can tell you that when I do succumb to any kind of illness, it is almost always during a time when I am either doing a poor job of managing stress or pushing myself too hard (another form of stress). Either way, I look at it as my … Read More
Avoiding Sweets – Finding Sweetness
Today’s blog entry is actually contributed by Oriah Mountain Dreamer. She is the author of 7 books, including The Invitation, which is how I first experienced her years ago. She also facilitates workshops and does one-on-one counseling with people over the phone. Oriah is an exceptionally wise and gifted soul. Her recent blog entry is an incredibly insightful and unique perspective on how to do deal with sugar cravings and addiction. As you know, I frequently write about various dietary approaches … Read More
Protein Shake Squares
This is a delicious way to get in your protein and some superfoods all in one convenient snack! This snack has a good balance of protein, fat, and carbs. Because of the sugar content, albeit natural (honey or agave), I recommend eating these in the morning or just prior to a workout (unless you opt for the stevia as a sweetener). You may need to play with the proportions of various ingredients to satisfy your preferences for taste and … Read More
Clean & Lean 14-Day Detox
I am so excited to announce my latest program—the Clean & Lean 14-Day Detox! What makes this program unique is that it is an amalgam of other detox programs I have been offering for years, it yields great results, and it is very easy to follow. So why detox? Well, the fact is we are primal beings living in an industrialized society. We are surrounded and inundated by toxins every day. We inhale them in the air we … Read More
The Latest in Natural Products
I spent the better part of this past weekend at the Natural Products Expo in Baltimore. While many of you may be thinking that walking the halls of a convention hall may not be the ideal way to spend such a gorgeous Fall weekend, for a health and nutrition geek like me, it was like a kid in a candy shop! As many of you know, I am an outdoor enthusiast, but I figure there are likely to be more … Read More
