Water is just so fabulous, isn’t it? All that taste and texture is sure to expand your palate. Well…sort of. Okay, water isn’t the most exciting drink, especially when compared to flavorful juice, soda, beer, or wine (although [ ... ]
May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, and as the weather starts to get nicer, many rejoice in the longer days and sunshine. For some, this time of year can be tough when seasonal allergies start to ramp up. In the most recent [ ... ]
We are all aware of the risks associated with obesity and excess fat, however most don’t realize that being underweight is also a health concern. Many of us may secretly wish we were more likely to fall into the underweight category [ ... ]
Many of us are becoming increasingly attached to our devices; we’re constantly connected, checking for “likes” and messages from friends. The average American worker spends seven hours a day in front of a computer at work. [ ... ]
We hear a lot about metabolism and ways to speed it up. So, what is your basal metabolic rate and what does that mean? Your basal metabolic rate, or BMR, is the amount of energy measured in calories your body needs to complete all [ ... ]
I wasn’t the most “normal” child, if I could put it that way. While other kids ran around in a make-believe world of magic, I was making my own pretend world where life had a strict balance of fun and caution. Sure, we could [ ... ]
Last year I lost a parent. At times I found myself swallowed with grief – a gurgling fountain of emotion including anxiety. A friend recommended mindfulness. I thought, “What in the world is mindfulness? Where do I even [ ... ]
Gathering around a dinner table is a powerful way to connect with loved ones and put differences aside to bond over the sharing of food. Food is more than something we eat for pleasure, food can portray love and reflect generations [ ... ]
For years, farmers have worked hard to control pests that destroy their crops. Today, crop loss from pest infestations and diseases range from 10-90% (with an average of 35-40%).1 Pesticide use has evolved greatly over the past [ ... ]
I’m not talking about juice, smoothie, or crazy water-and-turmeric-only cleanses. I’m talking about a whole-body reset, one where you take a step back and ask yourself, “What do I need to clean up in my diet?” Think of it [ ... ]
