I have an update on a very cool DNA test that I took as part of a campaign I started working on earlier this year. Counsyl, a health technology company that offers DNA testing for men, women, and their children, approached me to try their Inherited Cancer Screen back in early February, and I was … (Read More)
Food or Fiction: Are the Latest Diet Trends Healthy or Hype? (VIDEO)
I’ve witnessed so many women get wrapped up in “health” trends of the moment. From magazine articles to national news segments, these health trends seem to come out of nowhere and take over. (Remember, coconut water wasn’t a “thing” until a few years ago.) But have you ever stopped to ask yourself: Are these trends … (Read More)
Hemp for Your Health: Completing a Wholesome Diet
“Let food be your medicine, and your medicine be your food.” – Hippocrates I love being able to focus my search for wellness on the things that nature already provides. Society likes to lean towards the convenience of pre-packaged, pre-made food that you just heat-and-eat without thinking about it. I prefer eating as simply as … (Read More)
The One Action That Will Change Your Life Today (VIDEO)
“If you don’t set a baseline standard for what you’ll accept in your life, you’ll find it’s easy to slip into behaviors and attitudes or a quality of life that’s far below what you deserve.” —Anthony Robbins What is it that creates the kind of life-altering change we desire? Is it necessary to fall into … (Read More)
Mindfulness for Cancer Prevention – How I Get Ahead of Cancer: Part 1
It’s been less than three years since my father lost his long battle with cancer. In April 2013, just a few months before his 71st birthday, my dad passed in his hospital bed with family by his side, and I’ll forever be grateful that I got to spend those last moments with him. Being with … (Read More)
Dairy-Free Shortbread Cookie Recipe
Snow day! What a perfect opportunity to experiment with a new healthy cookie recipe! Summer and Baby Annabel were more than happy to hear that they would be my tiny assistants for a Smart Balance vs I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter! bake-off and taste test. I could have made a stir-fry or one of … (Read More)
Vegan Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie Recipe
Prepare your taste buds for fantastical amazement… It’s not very often that the teenagers come up with a brilliant food suggestion (think: french fries, fried chicken… mostly stuff that’s fried), but the 18-year-old hit it out of the park when she suggested that I make this smoothie for today’s blog. After fussing with the ingredients … (Read More)
Drawing as Meditation for Healing with Molly Hahn of Buddha Doodles (VIDEO)
I met Molly Hahn when we were both trying to win a scholarship to Marie Forleo’s B-School back in 2013. Her story (and the energy she radiated while telling it) captivated me immediately. Everything about Molly shines… including her beautifully simple and universal Buddha Doodles. These illustrations, which started out as a daily self-care practice, … (Read More)
New Year’s Meditation for Love and Happiness – Meditation Tutorial for Beginners (VIDEO)
I’m thrilled to bring you my New Year’s meditation for 2016! This is my third New Year’s meditation, and this year I want to guide you to attract love while spreading your radiant light throughout the entire Universe. Your mantra: “I am light. I am vibrant energy. I am a magnet for the same.” Use … (Read More)