How To Make Your Dreams Come True

The stories are everywhere – always uplifting, always inspiring: the woman who created a wellness clinic in her inner city neighborhood the man who lost 200 pounds after being housebound for a decade the mother who worked tirelessly bringing her sick child to radiant health the grandfather who quit cigarettes to realize his dream of…
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Eating While Distressed

I have a big confession.  Last week was not a good food week. I was preparing for my first full semester that involved a boatload of pre-reading on physiology. Yikes! I was also deep into writing my first academic paper in over 20 years. Another yikes! Needless to say I was stressed out! You can…
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Dietary Fat – Is it good or bad?

Both. You see, not all fats are created equal. The Skinny on Fats  Heavily processed, hydrogenated “trans” fats used in prepared, packaged foods can be extremely damaging to the body.  They can compromise the cardiovascular system, immune system, and contribute to behavior problems.  They can also lead to weight gain, skin breakouts, high blood pressure,…
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“Awarness Cures.” – Fritz Perls

I hope many of you accepted my invitation to participate in Deepak Chopra’s 21-Day Meditation Challenge on Perfect Health.  Has one centering thought resonated with you more than any other? I really love this centering thought:  “With awareness, I create healthy habits.” You could put the emphasis on any of these words:  “With awareness, I…
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Whole Food. Real Food. We All Need To Eat Food.

Who knew that figuring out what to eat could be so complicated. Well, in actuality it isn’t if we stick to the simple notion of eating real food. While modern food science, and a very young science it is, has provided us with 10’s of thousands of food-like products to choose from, we can pretty…
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The Perfect Time for Peace and Quiet

Winter can be a really tough season for many. Besides the fact it’s cold and dark, it’s also a time when we usually have to work hard to counter the urge to just snuggle up on the couch with a book and a cup of tea. Call me in April! I would normally see this…
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Food Is The Foundation of Vibrant Health

On the topic of food, my goal is to transform your relationship with what you eat.  It’s not about deprivation or tasteless fare.  It’s about nourishing your mind, body, and soul with what is required for you to live with energy, vitality, and joy.  This means eating high-quality whole foods that are packed with nutrients….
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A Resolution to Feel Good About

What would your life be like if you resolved to focus on feeling good for the next year? Isn’t that more compelling than resolving to losing weight, exercising more, or eating better? Feeling good allows for so many more possibilities to feed your mind, body, and soul. So, what would make you feel good? What…
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