Spiced and scented, chai is one of those soul-warming wellness teas that stays with you. Enjoyed as spiced milk tea in India and Pakistan, chai gets its unique and soothing flavor from black tea leaves steeped with spices and blended with milk and a sweetener. Cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and even peppercorns, are commonly used,…
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Folate – Directly Linked to the Prevention of Alzheimer’s – Top 7 Food Sources
Many people don’t think about integrating folate or folic acid into their diet until they’re trying to get pregnant, and indeed it is one of the prenatal vitamins given. But, studies are showing that folate has a much more extensive role; it is an important nutrient and key to maintaining optimal health. Furthermore, there is…
The Top 6 Foods That Fight Inflammation
Did you know that the term “inflammation” originates from the Latin phrase, “set on fire”? Inflammation is the immune system’s response to harm on the body. Your immune system becomes activated when your body recognizes anything that is foreign—such as an invading microbe, plant pollen, or chemical. This often triggers a process called inflammation. This…
DNA Testing – What My Genetic Profile Told Me
Have you ever wanted to know how your genetic makeup affects your weight, lifestyle or risk of disease? Do you want to know the best way to make sure you live a long, happy and healthy life? As part of our Transformational Wellness Plans, the use of genetic profiling technology is perhaps the most advanced…
Build A Personalized Fitness Plan Based on your DNA
Are your workouts giving you the results you want? Many factors, including your genetics, can make the difference between an effective workout and a wasted one. In fact, your genetics influence what types of exercise you respond to as well as how you recover. With a DNA Test, you can discover what exercises and diets…
Summer Healthy Skin From The Inside Out
The connection between the gut and the brain, or the gut-brain axis, has been receiving a lot of publicity recently. And, rightly so! This is because our mental health, emotional resilience, and overall health are not the only things that our microbiome affects. In fact, having a healthy microbiome is also essential to maintaining healthy…
If You’re Not Putting Ghee in Your Coffee, You’re Missing Out on Major Flavor (and Health Benefits)
You don’t have to stare at the endless options on a Starbucks menu to know there are a ton of ways to trick out your coffee. Some people like adding a simple dash of cinnamon, which is good for brain health. Others spike it with a stress-reducing adaptogen or beauty-boosting collagen. I also like incorporating…
What To Eat for my Dosha at a BBQ
Finally, we are opening up. This past weekend, I was amazed at how many people were out and about. And, no wonder – it is now much safer to meet up, sit at pavement cafes, go to graduation parties and meet our friends again. This past weekend, I relished being able to sit in an…
Skin Be Safe – Natural Sunscreen
Now we’re heading into the sunny skies of summer which feels so good after the winter months. It’s time to blow off the dust from last year’s sunscreen. I remember my earlier years right up until my mid 30’s were spent rebelling against sunscreen and having tanning contests with my sister. I still adore the…
Why I Meditate!
Think meditation is a mysterious, hard-to-master exercise? Think again. I used to assume that meditation was complicated and time-consuming plus who could possibly keep their mind still? Even how to get started can be unclear: Should you sit on the floor? Use an app? Chant or even come up with a mantra? And how long…