The Miracle of Oil Pulling Part 1: The Benefits If you’re looking for a great method to detox and feel rejuvenated, look no further than the Ayurvedic practice known as oil pulling. It’s quick, easy and has amazing health benefits, and can even be a great complement to your mindfulness practice! This post from MindBodyGreen …
Did you know that 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime? It’s crazy to think that breast cancer can affect some many of us. Imagine that out of your circle of friends, 1 in 8 of them will be diagnosed with breast cancer. What if that one was you? I …
I just came back from a 2-day getaway visiting a dear friend in Sonoma. What fun! Great company, great food, great wine. What more can a girl ask for?! Unfortunately, I had forgotten one key thing, my deodorant. I was getting ready to go to the store to pick one up when it dawned on …
I’ve been blessed to be able to spend quality time with my parents and family over the past few months. Even though I’ve been in the US for 30+ years, I still feel right at home in France. It’s going to be hard to say goodbye in 48 hours but it’s time I go. The …
I’m prone to sinus infections and the doctors can’t figure out why. Since I am in natural health and love to experiment, I decided to try to treat myself naturally when I got a sinus infection last week. I’ve had so many over the years that I know what it was and instantly went to …
Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I wanted to take a different spin on it and focus on the bra. While wearing a bra is uplifting (like my pun?), it sure has its downfall. More and more women are getting breast cancer. While diet, lifestyle, aging, and genetics can play a factor, the issues of the bra are rarely discussed. …
Maca. How popular it’s become in recent years. I get it. It’s better than a cup of coffee because it picks you up without the crash. It’s an excellent source of protein, amino acids, fatty acids, plant sterols, and antioxidants. Some say that it’s one of the best superfoods to increase strength and endurance as well as …
Can you believe summer is already over? Wow that went fast! Did you spend a lot of time outdoors doing the things you love with the people you love? I hope so! As fun as that may be, did you know that too much time in the sun not only damages your skin, it damages your …
I didn’t sleep well the other night. I worked too late and couldn’t stop thinking about all the exciting things I am working on. Since I only got a few hours of sleep, I was tired by 3:30 pm. I thought about going for a walk but talked myself out of it. It was 96 degrees …
Summer isn’t over. In some parts of the world (like Los Angeles where I live), it’s all year long. That is why I am writing a series on sunscreens. This time, I want to share with you the various types of sunscreen applications there are on the market and their pros and cons. Ironically, even with …