So many people ask about the kale/broccoli/cruciferous controversy! As the article on mercola.com speaks about, these vegetables are packed with nutrients, as well as having been shown to have potentially anti-cancer properties (apoptosis-induction), due to the isothiocyanates. Interestingly, where [...]
Another great issue of Natural Facts from New Roots Herbal Inc.---with a focus on pregnancy, chronic fatigue, GMO's & Glyphosate. My Creamy Carrot & Ginger Soup from YUM can be found on page 24 as well! Enjoy! [...]
I have come to believe that one of the most healing things we can do in our lives is appreciate the beauty and the blessings that abound around us. It never ceases to amazing me how much more there is to see in even the most common and familiar, when I take the extra time to look more deeply or from [...]
When the words ‘I’m fine’ do not really capture the truth… This is such a tricky one, and is yet another reflection of the discomfort we have in our society of being able to communicate our needs clearly. What makes this all the more complicated is how pervasive the communication dance around person [...]
It was wonderful to have another interview with Dr. Raji Menon (general surgeon & life coach) about one of my favourite topics---Pleasure. If you are game for more pleasure in your life, be sure to listen to my most recent radio interview on VoiceAmerica, where I spoke about enjoying life/pleas [...]
Stories touch us in profound ways---both those that are presented to us by others, and the stories that we create in our own minds. The impact of our responses to such stories can not only have psychological and physical implications, but social, societal, and even environmental implications as well [...]
Today on Facebook I read a beautiful post by David Wolfe. As I read it, I found that it moved me deeply....and then I realized that it could be taken even the tiniest bit further and deeper by simply changing the last few words in the last sentence ever so slightly, so that it would read as: Not all [...]
Big News---Indigo Age has opened its doors! Congratulations to Chef Lovena Galyide (and her wonderful daughter Kate), making a dream come true with her newest restaurant opening this weekend. Her all #vegan & #glutenfree cafe in town has an awesome ambiance, great music and delicious food. [...]
The Mar/April Natural Facts Magazine (Volume 71) is available. This magazine by New Roots Herbal has some fantastic articles about health, as well as YUMmy recipes! Be sure to check out page 25 for YUM's Zucchini-Carrot Crumb Cake Recipe. Gluten-free, egg-free, dairy-free, sugar-free...and absolutel [...]
I'm certain that YUM never would have come into being if it hadn't been for my 17-year-old daughter Alex. It's quite a story that I share more about in the book. In addition to her inspiration on many levels, Alex and I were privileged to be able to attend Cherie Soria's Living Light Culinary Instit [...]
