The Importance of Giving Thanks During Uncertain Times
Did you know that giving thanks and practicing gratitude can improve your mental health? The age-old tradition of giving thanks is actually backed by science. New research is starting to show how giving thanks can increase happiness, reduce depression and strengthen resiliency. It may also help you boost your self-esteem! The concept of gratitude is […]
Why I Fast One Day A Week!
What is Intermittent Fasting and What are the Benefits? Intermittent fasting is one of the trendiest diets in the health and wellness world today, and means that you don’t eat for a period of time each day or week. I fast one day a week, every Friday when my husband is out of town and […]
Cheers to the Season With a Healthy Mocktail
Cheers to the Season With a Healthy Mocktail Raise a seasonal glass and toast with loved ones! So many people have begun to go alcohol-free – that I designed this mocktail that combines the nutritive-rich winter tonic, Amalaki (a potent antioxidant), and the adaptogenic root, (grounding and stress-busting) ashwagandha, to make your cocktail a seasonal […]
Expert Tips To Reduce Bloat
Expert Tips To Reduce Bloat HERE ARE A SOME TOOLS TO GET DIGESTION FLOWING Are you sick of suffering from bloating after a meal or during the day? Let’s clear something up first: a little bloat post-meal is completely natural. But when we are subject to persistent bloat, it is often a sign that digestion […]
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 […]
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, and it’s a delightful time for those mindful of their dosha in Ayurveda. This past weekend, I was amazed at how many people were out and about, embracing the safer environment for social gatherings. Whether it’s sitting at pavement cafes, attending graduation parties, or simply meeting friends, we’re now able […]
Skin Be Safe – Natural Sunscreen
Now we’re heading into the sunny skies of summer, which feels so rejuvenating after the winter months. It’s time to embrace natural sunscreen, replacing last year’s conventional products. Reflecting on my earlier years, up until my mid-30s, I often rebelled against using any sunscreen, engaging in tanning contests with my sister. Yet, I still treasure […]
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 […]
Prefer Coffee to Tea? How Your Genes Impact Your Food Preferences!
So do you prefer tea or coffee? Do you prefer spicy or sweet-tasting foods? It’s all in your genes! We all have different genes. Take eye color, some people have a genetic variant for blue eyes whilst others have the variant for brown. Your genes also dictate how well you burn fat predisposing you to […]
It’s National Make Lunch Count Day – Eat According to Your Biology
Lunch Count Day – For the longest time, there has been a lot of confusion on what should be the ideal time to have most of your food or the heaviest meal of the day. There are those that think that you must make sure breakfast is the most substantial meal since that is the […]