Science has spoken
5 reasons we struggle to follow our true longings and how to honor them Throughout my 34 years of working, I’ve experienced one very chronic pattern. I’ve tended to wait far too long to do what I instinctively knew was right or deeply longed to do. Sometimes it was staying in the wrong business partnerships or relationships, or remaining in…
The benefits of meditation are well-known and seemingly endless. It helps us keep calm and more focused, reduces blood pressure, and promotes more energy as well as better sleep. However, what is lesser known-but no less important- is the science behind how meditation can actually help reverse the adverse effects of age on your skin. In fact, meditation helps your…
Why did I fight in the ring? Well, this gets kind of personal, but I’ll tell you anyway. Maybe I need to get it off my chest. In fact, I thought writing this piece was going to be easy. I thought I’d knock it out quickly, but that didn’t happen… it took me eleven drafts. Clearly, not as easy I…
Science has proven that chemicals in skincare penetrate the skin and can affect us the same way as if they were ingested. With an increase in skin awareness that is all changing, thank goodness! Go to any beauty counter, and you’ll see dozens of skincare products featuring plant-based or botanical extracts. Most of them work to heal, moisturize, cleanse, and…
Get rid of the things you don’t need to achieve a less stressful, more organized life.
Good for everything from teeth whitening to curing stomach aches Activated charcoal is an ancient healing cure for all kinds of health issues. Now it’s a hot new health and beauty trend for your skin, stomach problems, detoxing and teeth whitening. What is activated charcoal? Activated charcoal is made from carbon sources such as bamboo, coconut husk, willow peat, wood,…
Treat yourself to healthy habits while you’re on vacation
Here are 10 top energy boosting foods to incorporate into your daily nutrition plans: Chia Seeds If you haven’t jumped on the chia seed bandwagon, it’s time you start. Carolyn Brown, MS, RD at Foodtrainers in Manhattan said, “Chia seeds give you stable energy because of their great ratio of protein, fats and fiber combined with the fact that they’re low-carb.”…
