Broccoli raab is one of my top three green vegetables. I think I could probably eat it every day for a month and still not get sick of it. Few things smell better to me than garlic simmering in butter. Many of my recipes start this way, some healthier than […]
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-by Debbie Peterson Something I tell my clients over and over again but often forget to do myself is to be kind to myself. I suppose that goes to show how much easier said than done some things are. I have several reminders in places around my home and work […]
Do you ever find yourself captivated by the sky, the ocean, the trees, the birds and the bees? Wouldn’t it be beautiful to have more of those moments of deep appreciation? In this podcast, Jodi Grinwald of Today is the Day Live It, talks about how these moments of appreciation […]
Marilyn Schlossbach is an executive chef and restaurateur. She is an environmentalist, community activist, traveler, surfer, and mom who is on a continual quest for culture and knowledge and shares her passion for the road less traveled with her patrons and community. Wendy and I are big fans of Marilyn […]
The ache in my hips, my knees and my legs keeps me awake. It’s this foreign pain – mysterious germs are raiding my body. It is a simple cold. But I am “miserable.” In the beginning, I had a good attitude, was productive at the office–almost more so for fear […]
Smells are powerful and the fragrance industry knows it. The perception of smell isn’t only of the sensation of the odors themselves but also of the experiences and emotions associated with these sensations. As you well know, smells can evoke strong emotional reactions. Our olfactory receptors are directly connected to […]
Adrenal Fatigue Adrenal fatigue is one of those diagnoses that is given to a lot of us who are feeling stressed out. It’s not so much how to treat this condition as to how to learn how to deal with stress better. There is no magic medicinal cure, but we […]
This was one of my recent posts on Facebook: Time spent meal planning on Sunday: 1 hour Time spent shopping for week’s meals: 1 hour Time spent thinking about timing and logistics for dinner: 45 mins Time spent cooking dinner: 1 hour Time spent cleaning up dinner: 20 minutes Time […]
I was blessed with good genes, thankfully. Of course, I didn’t know to be thankful for them until I was well past the age where one begins to notice that time has caught up to you. I never struggled with weight or had allergies, disease or sensitivities that limited […]
Disheartened, again, after seeing and reading about yet another group of refugees overcrowded on a boat to escape terrible, horrible, unthinkable conditions so much that they are willing to risk their lives and lives of their family for the chance of a better life. I can’t even imagine. And I […]
There is a huge misconception in the health field that you can’t eat a nourishing diet on a budget. Whether you are a college student stuck between Kraft mac and cheese & Budweiser, trying to make ends meet, or just someone trying to save up, this can be for you. The […]
Jessica’s motto is downsize, declutter and donate. Find out how she motivates her clients and why getting organized can support your health. Find out more about Organize by Design and connect with Jessica for a complimentary consult. The fall is the perfect time to shed some extra stuff.