Do you speak to your body in ways that will enhance or impair your health? “I cheated and had queso.” “I was bad and ate a piece of bread.” “I feel so guilty about eating that chocolate.”   The words you use have a powerful impact on the health of your organs, your cells, your entire […]

INGREDIENTS SALAD 4 cups of broccoli, chopped very small 1 cup shredded carrots 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds 1/4 cup green onions, chopped ¾ cup chopped fresh cilantro ½ cup dried cranberries or fresh blueberries 1-2 tablespoons real maple syrup (optional)   DRESSING 1/3 cup tahini 1 large lemon, juiced 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 3-5 […]

Detox is a word that is thrown about pretty often these days. From the Master Cleanse, to juice cleanses, colon cleanses and Dr. Oz’s 48-hour cleanse, to more traditional detoxes such as fasting, sweat lodges and enemas. Some detoxification methods are a wonderful way of healing and ridding the body of toxins, while others are […]

Shorter days are upon us and the time to hunker down and cuddle up in cooler weather is here. With the onset of early darkness comes the opportunity to focus on getting more satisfying and rejuvenating sleep. As a recovered insomniac I understand how debilitating it is to miss out on a good night’s sleep and […]