This is the time of year for reflection. To see how far we’ve come, and what we want to accomplish moving forward. As I reflected on my life I was reminded that I’ve been through one hell of a health journey of my own. Me on the right: Then. Sick. Bloated. SO tired. Life stolen […]

How you start your day sets the mood for what’s to come. I used to sleep with my phone on my pillow. The alarm would go off and before my eyes were even completely open, I’d be scrolling like a mad woman, checking emails, my social media, the news. The rest of my day would […]

It happens to the best of us. We have a fewwww too many treats and wake up the next day feeling (and looking) like someone stuck a straw in us and blew. First of all, don’t freak out. It happens. The best thing you can do is jump back into your regular healthy routine and […]

This is the condensed version of this post. Click here for the full version with studies.   I LOVE SLEEP.  As a recovered insomniac I have experienced firsthand the negative health effects of not sleeping- and the amazing rejuvenation a good night’s sleep can bring.   Sleep is one of the most important factors for […]