We hear a lot about metabolism and ways to speed it up. So, what is your basal metabolic rate and what does that mean? Your basal metabolic rate, or BMR, is the amount of energy measured in calories your body needs to complete all [ ... ]
I wasn’t the most “normal” child, if I could put it that way. While other kids ran around in a make-believe world of magic, I was making my own pretend world where life had a strict balance of fun and caution. Sure, we could [ ... ]
Last year I lost a parent. At times I found myself swallowed with grief – a gurgling fountain of emotion including anxiety. A friend recommended mindfulness. I thought, “What in the world is mindfulness? Where do I even [ ... ]
Gathering around a dinner table is a powerful way to connect with loved ones and put differences aside to bond over the sharing of food. Food is more than something we eat for pleasure, food can portray love and reflect generations [ ... ]
For years, farmers have worked hard to control pests that destroy their crops. Today, crop loss from pest infestations and diseases range from 10-90% (with an average of 35-40%).1 Pesticide use has evolved greatly over the past [ ... ]
I’m not talking about juice, smoothie, or crazy water-and-turmeric-only cleanses. I’m talking about a whole-body reset, one where you take a step back and ask yourself, “What do I need to clean up in my diet?” Think of it [ ... ]
If you haven’t noticed, succulents are becoming quite popular as a chic decoration. They mostly appeal to us “brown thumb” gardeners who can’t seem to keep anything alive, requiring hardly any attention. Well, and they look [ ... ]
Last year had many unforgettable trends, some good (the body positivity movement) and some bad (the return of 90’s-style clogs). One of the hottest trends of 2017 was the beloved avocado toast. It haunted us everywhere: in our [ ... ]
Reflexology is an ancient practice that utilizes pressure points on the feet to improve the health of corresponding organs in the body, similar to acupuncture. In this practice, the hands are the main tools used to activate the [ ... ]
I’ll be honest, I’m not a huge “New Year’s resolution” goal setter. I tend to get a little too competitive with myself. It’s either go big or go home, black or white, no in between. In the recent years, I have been working [ ... ]
