Thanksgiving is already upon us. Unbelievable. Time really does flu when you’re having fun. So while many bloggers, authors, speakers, and the like are prompting you to think about what you are grateful for, I am going to do the opposite. While I hardly ever take the position of a negative Nancy or Debbie downer,…
Tomorrow is my 30th birthday. I can’t decide if I want to add a smiley emoji, sad face, or confused face. I think turning 30 is similar to New Years (times 100). Full of reflections, goal setting, and drinking. Those of you who know me know that I have spent a considerable amount of time…
Do you ever get tired of hearing from professionals who have been healthy practically all their lives? I do. Sometimes I just want to hear from someone who is real and went through what I’m going through. I want to hear someone’s story that will inspire me and motivate me to live a healthier life….
I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed by Dieter and Rebecca of My Best Life Now (check out their site for a free guided 4 day juice fast!). In this interview, I talk about my own journey and how I had to hit rock bottom before I became an advocate and authority on health…
My heart goes out to the family of Robin Williams who was such a wonderful artist in so many ways. Williams committed suicide at his home on Monday August 11, 2014. It was through his comedy that he hid a life of depression, addiction, and pain. He admitted to battling addictions with alcohol and cocaine….
I am currently enrolled in Andrea Beaman’s New Healers Master coaching program. One of the things that really attracted me to this program is her teachings on facial diagnosis. Did you know that your face says A LOT about your inner condition? Think about your forehead, ears, eyebrows, eyes, nose, mouth, and tongue. Have you…
Our amazing bodies are continuously trying to find the perfect balance. You eat sugar, the body releases insulin to balance your blood sugar levels. You drink something cold, your body works to maintain 98.6 body temperature. When you are stressed, your body tries to balance itself out by releasing cortisol into the blood stream. A…
I spent the last 4 days in the hospital with my 16 month old. She had a severe bladder and kidney infection. It was a really difficult time for all of us. It started with a low fever about a week before. The chain of events that followed, were enough to throw even the strongest…
Acne is essentially caused by 3 factors: excess oil in the skin, the shedding of skin cells, and the growth of bacteria within the cells which all ultimately clog pores. In an effort to not bore you with the scientific details, I will keep give you some of the main acne culprits and then the…
Why is it that we human beings always put off our happiness? Why are we so dependent on one or two EXTERNAL factors to make us happy? “I’ll be happy once I land that perfect job.” “I’ll be happy when I get married.” “I’ll be happy when I lose the last 10 pounds.” Do any…