A journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step. -Lao Tzu No doubt you’ve heard this saying before. Maybe it’s becoming a bit of a cliché. But I challenge you to rethink the idea of the first step. The first step happens even before you sign up for the race, walk into the gym […]
You’ve probably heard the saying you are what you eat. According to Ayurveda, it’s more accurate to say you are what you digest. It doesn’t matter what you eat if you’re not properly digesting and assimilating all of the nutrients and prana (vital energy) from your food. Improperly digested food creates Ama, a toxic build-up of sludge […]
As an adult human, you need 7-9 hours of sleep per night. Whatever your goal (to get bigger, leaner, stronger, healthier, faster, etc), prioritizing sleep will help you accomplish it. Many of the benefits of training do not happen in the gym. They happen at night while you’re sleeping. Often sleep-deprived people rationalize their poor […]
What is Ayurveda? Ayurveda is the sister science of yoga. Ayu meaning life and Veda meaning truth, knowledge, or science. It’s a 5000-year-old method of preventing disease and increasing vitality and longevity naturally with diet, herbs, exercise, yoga, and meditation. Ayurveda is becoming more popular here in the West as more people are discovering the healing benefits […]
Check out these DIY recipes for Lip Balm, Toner, Deodorant, Foaming Face Wash, Shower Gel, Foaming Hand Soap, Toothpaste, Dry Shampoo, Rejuvenating Facial Serum, Salt Scrub, Baby Powder for Grown-Ups, Mouthwash, Aftershave for Men, and Beard Balm. Lip Balm 2 tsp shea butter ¼ tsp coconut oil (food grade) 4 drops peppermint essential oil Melt […]
What is wellness? Wellness is a conscious, self-directed and evolving process of achieving full potential. Wellness is multidimensional and holistic, encompassing lifestyle, mental, and spiritual well-being, and the environment. Wellness is positive and affirming. Wellness is an active process through which people become aware of, and make choices toward, a more successful existence. National […]
Q: What do you use for skin care products? A: I’m as concerned with what I put ON my body as I am with what I put IN my body. I buy only products that are free of phthalates, sodium lauryl sulfate, and parabens. As with food, I buy organic whenever possible. I look for […]
Q: Is there anything I can do about the indents in my shoulders from bra straps? A: Here are four things you can do right now about those indents: Go Shopping: Toss your old bras that have lost their elasticity and support. Get properly fitted for a bra. Check out this video to […]
After almost 18 years working with people in the fitness and wellness fields, I’ve come up with my 3 ground rules for helping clients while taking care of my own wellbeing. Walk the Walk: I pride myself on this one. I have never and will never ask a client to do anything I don’t […]
Do you need to lose weight? Are you trying to avoid gaining weight? Reaching and maintaining a healthy weight take more than counting calories and timing your meals. Studies show it also takes mindful eating. Practice these 6 mindful eating tips to get healthy and reach your goals: Portion your food for more awareness […]