The word hormone is widely misunderstood. Bring it up, and people immediately think about sex, mood swings, PMS, or menopause. The truth is, each of us is one big hormone casserole! Hormones are a part of your endocrine system, and in short, they are chemical messengers that control and are affected by every single thing …
If you’re here now… this contest is over, but there’s a new one for April 2013! Click here to enter. I have many exciting things going on right now, and I’d like to tell you about them, but I’ll save that for later—for now I’ll just tell you about the giveaway! Here’s the story: Last …
I swear I do a lot of normal things. But first, I change them to fit what I need and want. Todays Thoughts: Ethiopian Food. Have you ever had it? There was a lot more than lentils involved! I met up with Katelyn from Chef Katelyn on Friday night for Ethiopian food and a little …
Twist It Your Way…Then Shout About It: Lentils, Yams, and Sprouted Socca! Read More »
Perspective is a lot of what I work with, for myself, for clients and even for students. Perspective can change everything. An interesting perspective that many people I work with (and some people in my personal life) have is regarding competition. Specifically, that they want to have the most, best, biggest, fastest, fanciest…whatever. They want …
Dinner Dates – Lately, I’ve been all work and not much play. It’s ok for now, but I’m happy to say I have three dinner dates this week. One was on Monday with my oldest friend Kyle, another is tomorrow with a more recently met friend Lisa, and the third is with a blogger friend …
So many things in our lives rely on balance to thrive. Everything from our work/life balance to the bacteria living in our guts help to determine how well our body works and how we feel everyday. The interesting thing about the body systems is that they all seem to thrive on the same kind of …
Keep the Good Guys Happy – A Worthwhile Balancing Act Read More »
Every time I hear the phrase Outrageous Joy, I can’t help but smile. Why does the concept sound so absurd and abnormal in everyday life? I have read a gazillion books about how to be healthy in body and in mind…and in whatever else there is besides those two things. Our relationship to the universe? …
Yesterday was a hungry day. I woke up hungry and on the verge of cranky. But I didn’t need or want to be cranky, with my littlest love by my side (even though he did not lie still for a whole minute the entire night). It’s winter break from school (his, not mine)—and I thought …
You have spoken, and it sounds like you are interested in candida. How exciting for me…I have so much to say about it, after my extensive experience with it personally and through research. It seems like the best way for me to start, is to tell you my story and then to address the topic …
As I read Wendy’s story, I just get this big grin on my face…she is a true inspiration and proof that it is possible to take control of your own health! I met Wendy when I was wellness coaching full-time in the corporate setting. She was 22 years-old, and gearing up for her wedding day! …
