As I have openly shared, I used to be reckless with my health. But thank goodness, that changed years ago. One of the ways I started taking better care of myself was through my diet. I started shopping the circumference of the grocery store and staying away from pre-made stuff. I’m now big on DIY. …
Responsible and good parenting starts before conception. Let me explain! It was once believed that the fetus was safe inside the placenta. What better environment that inside mama’s belly, right? We have unfortunately learned over the years that this is not the case. Because of all the toxins that everyone including mothers are exposed to …
Did you know that chronic dehydration is the leading cause of fatigue and low energy? Experts say that over 75% of adults in the U.S. are chronically dehydrated even when they drink plenty of water. That’s because not all water is created equal. I’ll explain why in a bit. Water has a profound influence on …
Self acceptance is key to happiness. I used to think there was something wrong with me as a woman. I didn’t like to wear make up, jewelry, dresses…I like to be comfortable, wear pants, and be ready in 15 minutes or less, just not what I thought was normal for a woman. My sister is …
Toxin-free living is more than eating healthy balanced meals and organic foods. There’s more to the overall picture of health. Your daily habits and the products you use also play an important role. Tips for Healthy and Toxin-Free Living Here are some tips for healthy living from Doris Rapp, M.D, a pioneer in environmental medicine and …
A couple of weeks ago Women’s Voice for the Earth (WVE), released a spoof commercial making fun of SC Johnson’s supposed commitment to transparency and honesty. SC Johnson says they’re committed to transparency yet, they refuse to disclose the fragrance ingredients in their products. (WVE is a national organization that works to eliminate toxic chemicals that harm women’s …
Today marks the launch of my first set of my educational health and wellness video series. How exciting! I am partnering with experts in the health and fitness industry to bring you short educational videos on a wide variety of subjects. I just posted the first wellness video. It’s a series of four videos about …
Sprouts and health seem to go hand in hand don’t they? They are one of the few foods you can eat “live” – making them fresher than anything else you eat and therefore much more nutritious. Sprouts are a filling, low-calorie food because of their high water content. Sprouting can be done right at home with …
Living your full potential? Think about how two people with very similar backgrounds can end-up in a very different places in life. One achieves their full potential, the other does not appear to. Have you ever wondered why? Because we’re all different, we do things differently, but most importantly, we look at the world differently. …
Do you ever wonder how toxic you are? Most people don’t realize the number of toxins they come in contact with every day. Researchers say that we can come in contact with about 500 chemicals a day. That’s frightening! But think about it: Chemicals are everywhere. They are in our water, the air we breathe, …