I love my morning coffee. That rich deep warm feeling and smell reminds me of those exploratory days in my twenties when I used to meet up with a group of friends every weekend morning. We would brunch all day, dance a little, laugh a lot, and then wander off to work or play with […]
Why do people drink kombucha or kefir or eat saurkraut or yogurt? Do you know what prebiotics or probiotics are? Let’s start at the beginning Microbes all around us, and for the longest time, the world thought that all microbes were bad. But that’s not necessarily the case. Microbes consist of bacteria, yeast, viruses, and […]
Antioxidants are supposed to be good for us, and most of us try to consume antioxidants through food, drinks or supplements. But ever wonder if a specific form of antioxidant is better? Like if I love to drink tea, should I drink green, white or black tea? Or should I cut to the chase and […]
When winter holiday cheer arrives, the weight gain blues often follow. Did you know that January 2nd is often the fattest day of the average American – gaining an average of 5-10 pounds over the lovely holidays? Who can help it? – less outdoor time, hearty meals with desserts, (oh, desserts!) and shorter sun-filled days […]
When you meet a diverse group of people who leave a warm feeling in your heart and mind, it’s worth talking about. After I returned home from the first ever JUARA conference in Detroit, I couldn’t stop talking about what a wonderful group of people were present, really “present”, and the feeling of happiness and […]
Is that a pimple in my wrinkle? Does my concealer even hide that topography? Acne at 40…REALLY? Is my future going to be filled with time spent hiding mountain ranges and molehills on my face. Maybe I should delve into the art of living incognito with big sunglasses and scarf wrapping. Then I realized that […]
Is that another sunspot on my 3 year old daughter’s face?!? We put sunscreen on her face everyday, but yes, I skip a day or two when we are rushing out the door. Pool season is here, and I have been a BAD mother. I have not properly shielded her from a life of wrinkles, […]
Ever since I learned that ginger is one of only a few spices that has proven anti-inflammatory benefits after consumption. I have been avidly trying to figure out how to add it, and it’s other anti-inflammatory spice friends into my cooking. Don’t like reading articles, watch this video. So let’s get to the point. Why […]
