While I have enjoyed sound sleep for most of my life, when I have been in the midst of major life transitions, big moves, loss of a loved one, etc, I have experienced sleep deprivation, a complaint I frequently hear from clients which is what inspired me to create a list of tips for cultivating […]
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For those in the northern hemisphere, we are only ten days passed the longest day of the year and the shortest night. As we head into the peak of summer, there is great cause for celebration as the long days persist through the months of July and August. It is not surprising that around […]
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Medicinal for Mind and Body As we head into the cooler weather autumn brings, teas are an especially delightful treat. Most any herb can be dried and brewed into a nourishing tea. While purchasing from local purveyors is convenient, the process of making homemade tea is not complex. It is as easy as picking […]
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~ Quinoa ~ While most of us think of quinoa as a grain, it is actually a seed. Long labeled a pseudograin due to its familiar texture when cooked, quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) comes from a common garden plant, often pulled as a weed. With incredible versatility, quinoa is a relative to spinach. The leaves […]
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If your body is craving salt, you might imagine your body needs sodium. A logical assumption? Yes. A safe one? No. If you are already consuming a lot of salt and yet continue to crave it, while it might seem you need more sodium, in reality you likely need less. While sodium is a […]
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Most of us remember being mildly entertained by kaleidoscopes as children where we looked through a tube to discover colored plastic pieces falling from one side to the other in pretty formations with varying color combinations. While many artisans still make the dry cell units of our past, much has evolved in the science of […]
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While gatherings can be delightful, some times the holidays add as much pressure as they do pleasure. The great news is that regardless of our mood or circumstances, we can cultivate happiness and pass our good feelings on to others. While this can sometimes feel elusive, we can adopt simple daily habits that can literally […]
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Fast Fresh Fun Food While this is one of the most simple treats to make, it is a delightfully delicious way to nourish your body and mind. There is nothing like waking up to a refreshing, satisfying and energizing meal to get the day off to a great start. Chia seeds are especially high […]
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Savory Summer Salad Versatile, Vibrant and Vital I love this savory salad which can be made with a traditional sweet potato or with mamey sapote, a tropical fruit. Mamey sapote is one of my favorite fruits and is reminiscent of a sweet potato or yam picked ripe off the tree. An extremely versatile fruit, […]
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In March of 2020, while the world took on a new burden, most people carried it too. For me, I came to a realization that my self care at the time was not enough to surmount the collective pressure I was feeling. Like all challenges in life, there is always a silver lining. For me, […]
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