Have you ever felt like you have lost your motivation to do something that you've always loved to do? If so, you are not alone. For the past few months, I have been struggling with writing these emails. More often than not, when I would sit down to write, my mind would be as blank as the page in front of
I love a good smoothie, especially this time of year. When it's hot outside and I don't feel like eating a big meal, I know that drinking a smoothie is a great way for me to get a healthy dose of protein, fiber and fats while also reaping the nutritional benefits of fruits, veggies and greens. Even though smoothies can be an
Change isn't always easy but it's almost always necessary. Lately, I've been thinking about making some changes in my life. The need to make these changes has been nagging at me for a while now but because I tend to be a creature of habit, change can be a tough one for me. Whenever I find myself caught up
Spring is finally here and one of my favorite "tools" to align myself with the energy of a new season is changing my diet to include more seasonal foods. Every season offers us an abundance of fresh, locally grown produce to bring into our kitchen and Spring is no exception. Beautiful greens, tender cauliflower, baby broccoli, sweet kohlrabi and an abundance of amazing carrots
Your bones are an amazing marvel of design. They give shape to your body, provide levers for movement and protect your inner organs. Basically, your bones keep you from collapsing into a puddle on the floor. ;) One of the truly remarkable qualities of our bones is the ability to continuously break down old bone and replace it with new bone. When we're young, our body makes new
Study after study reminds us that developing healthy habits is the foundation to living a long and healthy life. While there are a number of healthy habits we can choose to incorporate into our daily routine, the two that are always at the top of my list are diet and exercise. We know that our food is our medicine and when
Your heart is one of the hardest working muscles in your body. Every single minute, this incredible organ pumps about five to six liters of blood throughout your entire body. And that's just when you're resting! Unfortunately, it's all too easy to take our big hearts for granted and as a result, heart disease has become one of
Have you been feeling sluggish, weighed down or maybe even a little grumpy? If so, you are definitely not alone. I've been feeling that way too! During the winter, when the air feels cold and heavy and life seems to move more slowly, it's only natural to feel this way in your body. While we may not be able to control
Are you ready to ring in another new year? If so, grab your party hat because this weekend you can join millions of people from around the world to celebrate the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Rabbit. The Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year, is the most important festival in China. This spring festival, which is celebrated for
Are you ready to make this year the best year of your life? I know I am! Traditionally, with each new year, we strive to become what we think will be a better version of ourselves. In doing so, we think about goals, both professional and personal, commitments to relationships, health objectives, travel plans and