Ahhh…December. Rather than think of this month as an “ending” of a year; think of it as the perfect time to plan for a fresh start. In the spirit of the season, give the gift of better health to yourself or to someone you love. One of the most effective gateways to better health is […]
4 Ways to Get Savvy about “Green Clean” [personal care products]
If you’re Irish—even a smidge, like my nephews Thomas and Christian (one-eighth Irish)—a shout-out to you: Happy St. Patrick’s Day!! Today, whether you’re officially Irish—or not—green is celebrated with a vengeance—from shamrocks and leprechauns, to green beer and green “couture”. If we channel this same passion for green into “green clean”—making informed choices about everyday […]
Homemade Hand Sanitizer
A few years ago when my immune system was weak, and I seemingly caught every virus that came my way, I started toting hand sanitizer with me everywhere I went. But I quickly fell out of the habit and went back to using plain soap and water because I didn’t like the way Purell felt—icky […]
5 Non-toxic Holiday Stocking Stuffers (and a chance to save!)
Wondering what to give as a stocking stuffer? It’s easy to be overwhelmed by trendy “must-haves”, from a $3,150 Asprey amber decanter and a $330 LED projector, to the latest anti-wrinkle retinol eye mask for $63. Meaningful gifts don’t have to be fancy. After all, stockings were traditionally stuffed with fruit (usually oranges), nuts, coins […]
Cast-Iron Skillet Coconut Flour Pancakes
Following a Paleo approach to eating has done what I would have once thought impossible: I lost my near-daily cravings for refined carbs! My favorite “pleasure foods” about which I used to obsess—and would sometimes compulsively seek out (especially when feeling stressed!)—included: brown rice, noodles, multi-grain bread, muffins, chocolate chip cookies, buttercream-frosted chocolate cupcakes and […]
The Skinny on Doing a “Cleanse” vs. a “Detox”
Happy Spring! Are you thinking about doing a spring cleanse or detox? Or maybe you’re confused which to do? In this Q & A, Dr. Andrea Maxim, Naturopathic Doctor and author of the forthcoming MAXIMized Health: The New Intelligent System for Optimal Digestion and Hormones, explains the difference between doing a cleanse vs. a detox; […]
Unmasking Sugar (The Good, The Bad and The Hidden)
The end of October ushers in shorter days and chilly evenings. The kids are knee-deep in school activities. As our work and social obligations multiply, our stress levels climb…and, boo!! We’re primed for a taste of sugar. Happy Halloween! To crave sweet-tasting foods is human. Primitive man was drawn to the naturally occurring sweetness in […]