The holidays are a magical time of year, but for many of us they’re also an annual challenge to fit in the same clothes or stick with a healthy eating plan. Temptation is everywhere, from holiday chocolate to pumpkin pies to indulgent seasonal coffees to holiday parties. And your healthy …
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One of the most common questions I’m asked in my practice this time of year is “what do YOU do for Halloween?”. Truthfully, there isn’t one set of rules that I prescribe to. When my daughters were younger they wanted to have the candy and so I let them with …
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Spring is generally thought of as a time of awakening and first steps. As the spring sprouts make their first appearance, I like to think about some of the first steps we can take towards better health. Usually it’s the small steps that we take, over time, that contribute to …
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Good fats and oils are essential for healthy skin, hair, your belly and even weight loss. They are the “good mood foods” that feed your brain, reduce anxiety and help combat depression. But not all oils are created equal. And often it can be tricky sorting through all of the …
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I have to admit, I love peanut butter. My favorite way to eat it is with a spoon, directly out of the jar. I grew up on peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. And earlier this year, during a long-anticipated trip to Italy, our relatives there wanted only two things: American …
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While most of the “medicine” in my home is found in my kitchen and garden, it’s great to have a well-stocked natural medicine cabinet for those times when you need extra support. Like my wardrobe, my natural medicine cabinet changes with the seasons. In the fall months I like to …
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Do you struggle with making dietary changes that last? Join my Stick-With-It! Challenge and discover why changing your eating habits is so hard (& what you can do about it). Five days, 5 simple-doable steps to better your health. Are you in?!
