Aging is a natural and inevitable phenomenon, starting at birth and continuing until the moment we die. Due to modern medicine and hygiene standards, lifespans across the globe are longer than ever, but what about our healthspan? Unfortunately, there is a widening discrepancy in this country […]
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There is so much that we can learn from our relationship with food. Whether it be characterized by deprivation, indulgence, guilt, love, fear, anxiety, distraction, companionship, happiness, survival, or a combination of the above, what and how we eat provides us with a window into our […]
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Thinking back to Fall 2014, I thought I was doing everything right in terms of good health. I was exercising daily, eating whole foods and getting enough water and sleep. I had been working in a corporate environment for almost a year at that point and […]
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Does the thought of eating a salad ever seem like a boring chore? It doesn’t have to! Healthy eating is so much more sustainable when you fall in love with your nutritious concoctions. Check out some of our top tips for sprucing up your salad plate! […]
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Why stretch your neck? Your neck is a complex network of muscles that connect to many other muscles in your upper body. The neck is one of the most common places that people report feeling stiffness or pain. Tension in the neck can lead to headaches, […]
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I write a lot about yoga as a lifestyle…so much more than a series of physical postures, yoga, when practiced consistently, will open your mind up to a belief system that is not limited by social norms and thoughts of “not enough”. At the heart of […]
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Here’s our updated take on pasta with pesto: spaghetti squash with a vitamin-rich homemade pesto containing avocado and arugula. It’s dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan, and absolutely delicious! This dish has some amazing health benefits, way out-competing traditional pasta dishes, which can be calorie dense and nutrient void. Avocados Avocados […]
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During this time of Thanksgiving, we are reminded to be thankful. As I reflected this morning on all of the things that I am thankful for (see my list at the bottom of this page), an air of fulfillment washed over me. Suddenly, all of the […]
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Meditation can change the course of your day by shifting your mindset. A diligent meditation practice can change the course of your entire life…I know because it has mine. When I am meditating daily, I am more connected to my true self, my life purpose, and […]
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The way we eat is equally important as what we eat. When we are fully present for what and how we’re eating, we can derive more sustained pleasure from the eating experience, and our tendency to overeat or eat foods that do not serve us is reduced. Additionally, […]
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