IMMUNITY SERIES #1: SLEEP

Clearly we are far from eradicating COVID 19 from our environment, but we do have the power to boost our own defenses.  As we learn how to increase our protection and tolerance to severe disease, we can diminish our fear of infection.   My intention is to spread vetted information on how we can bestContinue reading “IMMUNITY SERIES #1: SLEEP”

SEROTONIN SERIES Pt 3

Serotonin is a key hormone that deserves our full attention as it impacts our entire body!  Most people know that this hormone stabilizes our mood, feelings of well-being, and happiness.   But it doesn’t end there.  Serotonin helps with sleeping, eating, and digestion.  It also enables brain cells and other nervous system cells to communicate withContinue reading “SEROTONIN SERIES Pt 3”

4 SAVORY, HEALTHY AND EASY RECIPES!

Kale, Peach, and Cabbage Salad  Full of vitamin C-rich kale, peaches, and red cabbage this salad boosts your collagen..  1 bunch kale, preferably dinosaur/lacinato  1 cup finely shredded red cabbage  1 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded and thinly sliced  2 scallions, thinly sliced  2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil  2 tablespoons fresh lime juice  1/2 teaspoon salt  1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Continue reading “4 SAVORY, HEALTHY AND EASY RECIPES!”

When Feeling Sad

      One of my favorite clients (and dear friend) recently told me she was feeling sad.   I wanted to quickly respond with “I hear ya, life’s tough!”, but having been through many of my own bouts of sadness, I knew that response would get her nowhere. So, in effort to help her andContinue reading “When Feeling Sad”

The Power of Now Reflections

  There is nothing like watching a sunset while reading the words you scribbled eons ago in a good book.  There is a plethora of heart wise nuggets in Eckhart’s pages.   These three resonate with what myself, clients and friends are feeling these days.. THE MOST PRECIOUS THING IS THE PRESENT MOMENT I love howContinue reading “The Power of Now Reflections”

COBRA POSE – “I RISE JOYFULLY”

BHUJANGASANA:Cobra Pose MANTRA: “I rise joyfully to meet each new opportunity.” Benefits: *Helps you feel relaxed and reduces anxiety *Stabilizes digestion *Stretches muscles in the shoulders, chest and abdominals *Lifts your mood *Tones the arms *Decreases stiffness in low back *Invigorates the heart HOW TO PERFORM COBRA POSE: Lie face-down on the floor with yourContinue reading “COBRA POSE – “I RISE JOYFULLY””

From Go, go, go to Slow, slow, slow…

It seems that at least every other client I work with shares that their primary health concern is adrenal fatigue… which we all know by now comes from chronic stress. What’s ironic is that this IS one of the conditions that we have some control over. It really begins with our mindset. In present dayContinue reading “From Go, go, go to Slow, slow, slow…”

MASTER YOUR TIME

The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks into manageable tasks, and then starting on the first one. -Mark Twain It seems as though some people get everything done effortlessly while others feel that time constantly eludes them.  The key to successful time managementContinue reading “MASTER YOUR TIME”

Mindful Eating

MINDFUL EATING So often we eat mindlessly. We stuff food in while working on our computer, watching TV, or on the run. The pleasure of eating lies in slowing down and fully experiencing all elements of food. Take some time to explore each of the following during your next meal: Sight: In many cultures, theContinue reading “Mindful Eating”

YOUR MIND! OPT TO OBSERVE IT

How often throughout our busy workday do we genuinely observe where our mind naturally wanders?  Does it take us into a state of fantasy? humor? stress? fear?  More importantly – do we like where we end up..  The beauty of pausing to recognize what emotional state our mind brings us into, is that we mightContinue reading “YOUR MIND! OPT TO OBSERVE IT”