Although “losing weight” is a top New Year’s resolution, why not make self-care—taking better care of yourself—a priority in 2018? After all, a lack of self-care is often what leads to weight gain in the first place. And, in an era of medical insurance with high deductibles…NOT making the time to care for yourself can […]
9 Fall Detox Tips to Boost Immunity
Fall is officially here. As we transition deeper into the season, our “back-to-school” schedule quickly fills with projects, people and places. How can we keep pace with our work and social obligations without falling prey to long-lingering colds or the flu this fall? By doing an autumn detox. If you’ve been experiencing post-nasal drip, crusty […]
Celebrating Summer Bounty
Home cooked food is good food—and a pleasure that we don’t enjoy often enough. Here, in New York, we’re at peak summer harvest. How will you celebrate this seasonal bounty? For easy home-cooking inspiration, click on the photos (above and below) for healthy and delicious recipes to try in your own kitchen. “Good food” can […]
Jalapeno-Lime Flat Iron Steak
If you’re looking to include more lean protein in your diet, consider the flat iron steak, also known as Top Blade Steak. Dubbed “flat iron steak” because its shape is reminiscent of an antique metal iron (the old-fashioned kind used for ironing clothes), this underappreciated value cut comes from the shoulder of a cow. And […]
Skin-tastic! Eat your way to clear, glowing skin
♦ Does acne, hyper-pigmented skin, or a growing network of fine lines and wrinkles have you avoiding mirrors?! ♦ Are you constantly spending money on skin care products that promise a smooth, flawless complexion? ♦ Do you dread summer because, while everyone else is showing more skin, you suffer from itchy flares and unsightly patches […]
7 Tips to Improve Men’s Health
Attention: MEN (and the women who love them). If you want to feel confident living life on YOUR terms, read this to the end … June is Men’s Health Month. And, for all you men, I have some bad news…followed by really good news. (So, stay with me!) First, the bad news: Your health is at risk. And […]
Walking to Better Health: 11 Anti-Aging Benefits
If you want to lose weight (and keep it off), improve your overall health and slow down the aging process, what’s the one thing you can do right now? Move more. Movement is essential for optimal health. The human body is designed to move. For most of evolutionary history, our ancestors were in constant motion—sprinting, climbing, […]
Resolution Rx: 10 Healthy Shifts for 2017
Did you make a New Year’s health resolution—like losing weight, getting fit, or eating healthy? In all likelihood, by end-January, that initial fire in your belly has faded. Maybe you’ve even reverted to familiar (but unhealthy) habits. An estimated 92% of people fail to keep their New Year’s resolutions, according to a University of Scranton […]
6 Mood Changers: How to Boost Mood Naturally
As summer wanes, with shorter days and a hint of cool, are you experiencing a mood shift—perhaps, feeling unexpectedly blue or in need of a “lift”? If you’ve ever had a “gut feeling” about something, experienced digestive upset, like nausea or diarrhea, when feeling stressed, or felt “butterflies” before giving a work presentation, then you’ve […]
Stress-Busting Basil
This summer, I fell unexpectedly in love with basil. At my favorite farm stand, I would rivet toward the herbs on display, drawn to the co-mingling scent of several varieties of basil, including Genovese (sweet) basil, lemon basil, Thai basil and holy basil, also known as tulsi. The uniquely aromatic, uplifting fragrance of basil […]