Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet
Very often we need to look at the commitment that we’ve made to ourselves to eat a healthier diet. Whether it’s raw-vegan or eating more vegetables or deciding to exclude gluten from your life, we have to really look at the benefits. Why am I doing this? What’s the...
Pranayama – Extension & Control of Breath
Breath is one of the most ignored functions of the body. It’s automatic, yes. But without it, we wouldn’t be able to live. Most of us view breath in the logical sense--breathing is good, I should breathe more mindfully. And as adults, we tend to primarily breathe...
Glamour vs. Beauty
Glamour and beauty is a topic I’ve been thinking about for 20 years. As a former Ford Model and someone who’s been in the beauty industry my entire adult life, this is a topic that I’m intimately connected to and it’s a topic that I see a lot of women struggling with....
Cultivating Trust
We all have preconceptions of what we think is healthy. Whether our preconceptions come from something we’ve read, something we’ve done, or something we’ve heard, we have them. Just for a moment though, I’d ask you to step back from those preconceptions and practice...
How Practicing Yoga Can Change Your Life
Approximately 20 million Americans practiced Yoga last year according to a 2012 Sports Marketing Survey. Based on what I hear and see, many people underestimate the power of Yoga. In fact, most people are even afraid to practice Yoga when they’re sick, in pain, or...
From “Yes!” to “I do.” … It Really Can Be a Beautiful Process
Let’s face it, you want to be happy on your wedding day. After all, it will be one of the most memorable days of your life. So why not be happy, healthy, and glowing? So many times though, “happy, healthy, and glowing” is not how a bride feels. Instead she feels,...
The Secret to Healthy Living
I figured it out – the key to healthy living is … planning. I know that sounds too easy, but it really is the secret to a healthy life. Take me for example, I’ve tried to be healthy my entire life. I grew up very ill--was in a wheelchair, obese, had constant ear...
Are You Living On Purpose?
Or is it time to reconnect with your truth? You’ve got a great job … but it doesn’t light you up. Yet you’re afraid to change because the inner critic in you says it’s the wrong move. “It’s better to stay where you are--it’s safer. If you change careers you might not...
Nori Wraps – A Favorite Picnic Food
Nori Wraps- One of my favorite on-the-go foods. Fast and scrumptious, and full of nutrients to keep the glow on. Ingredients: 4 Nori Wraps 1/2 avocado sliced into 1/4 inch wedges 1/2 red pepper, minced 2 green onions, chopped Sprouts of choice (sunflower is my most...
Integrity & Follow Through
When we’re busy, busy and always on the go, we have little time to think whether our actions are in alignment with our thoughts and words. So I want you to take some time and think through these couple questions. What things are not getting done? (We all have...
Shangri-La Smells Like Heaven
I will be reviewing products I use and love on an ongoing basis. I have traveled all over the world and as a former Ford Model I am a connoisseur of fine cosmetics. My demands are high for not only the purity of the ingredients to give the product a chance but also of...
What is a Health Coach?
You keep hearing about health coaches. Celebrities and online articles mention them, but there is nothing very specific or clear. What are they? What do they do? First, reflect inward. How do you feel? How are your energy levels? Is your skin glowing or dull with...