Did you know that slowing down the breakneck pace in which we often find ourselves, is great for our health? Not only is it great for reducing stress, worry and anxiety, but it really helps me tune into my body and reflect on what it needs to be healthy. Despite a hectic schedule, I make it a [...]

Filed under: Anxiety, Balance, Health Issues, Healthy Body, Optimal Health, Self-care, Stress Management, Worry

Wednesday, February 27, 2008, 7:00-8:30 pm (runs for 3 consecutive Wednesdays)
Fee: $50
Would you like to have more consistent energy to get you through your day? Too much sugar, caffeine and processed foods can leave us feeling tired, unfocused and irritable. Learn how to heal your body using whole foods. During this 3-week course, we’ll explore [...]

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One of my favorite kitchen tools for making food preparation and life easier is a hand (aka immersion) blender. I’m always looking for shortcuts and simple strategies to minimize my time in the kitchen. And if I can make cooking more fun, then that’s an added benefit. That’s why I love the ease of using [...]

Filed under: Food preparation, Hand Blenders, Kitchen Gadgets, Meal Planning, Simple Solutions, Smoothies, Time Saving Tips

If you read last week’s post on the Ecstasy of Eating and listened to the audio tip of the week, you already know that the ecstasy of eating is all about creating total pleasure. I don’t know about you, but with the hectic pace that’s regularly part of my life, I have to make a [...]

Filed under: Balance, Breathing, Chewing, Cortisol, Digestion, Eating, Eating Less, Ecstasy, Fight or Flight Syndrome, Food, Fruit, Metabolism, Mindful Eating

I recently stumbled across a website that I want to share with you that has a host of information about health and debunks lots of myths. It’s simply amazing how much conflicting information you can find about nutrition. Are dairy products good for us or not? Should be really be eating carbs? How much water [...]

Filed under: Eating, Food, General, Health - General, Health Issues, Healthy Body, Healthy Meals, High Quality Food, Nutrition, Optimal Health, Prevention, Public Health, Vitamins and Minerals, Weight Management, Whole Food Nutrition, Worry

Given the pace of my busy schedule, I sometimes find myself rushing through my day, barely focusing on the eating experience. To really get pleasure from my food, I have to consciously slow down and tune in, becoming a mindful eater. But when I do, it’s simply fantastic. It’s a pleasure to relax when I [...]

Filed under: Anxiety, Balance, Breathing, Chewing, Eating, Ecstasy, Meditation, Mindful Eating, Worry

It’s Valentine’s Day and I think this is the perfect occasion to love ourselves up! By that I mean indulging in exquisite self-care that has absolutely nothing to do with whether we have a love interest or not. It can be as simple as listening to our favorite music and lighting candles, creating a nice [...]

Filed under: Anxiety, Balance, Breathing, Health - General, Healthy Body, Inner Peace, Optimal Health, Relaxation, Self-care, Stress Management

I know you’ve read about how much I believe in the power of raw chocolate, it’s good for us in so many different ways.  But of course, not everyone is inspired to try cacao in it’s purest form. It definitely doesn’t taste like the chocolate many of us grew up with and the bitter taste does [...]

Filed under: Blood Pressure, Cacao, Cancer, Dark Chocolate, Eating, Food, General, Health Issues, Heart Health, Snacking, Sugar and Sweeteners