We are now actively seeking nominations for non-profit organizations that would be interested in being a part of the Choose-a-Charity program that YUM is offering. For this program, a portion of the book proceeds will be donated to 4 charities that meet the criteria and are philosophically-consisten [...]
The latest Shoppers Guide to Pesticide in Produce by the Environmental Working Group (ewg.org/foodnews) is here! Be sure to check out what's on this year's "dirty dozen" list (produce highest in pesticides, so are best to purchase organic) and which foods are the least pesticide contaminated convent [...]
Tracy Grabowski has started a blog that offers a directory of recommended gluten-free cookbooks (and has added YUM to it as well! :) ). In this directory, Tracy also includes a couple of resources that are fun for kids too. We have such a great community! [...]
Stress-Busters Corner Radio Show: Design Your Work Life Around Your Personal Life The radio interview show aired today where I spoke with host Dr. Raji Menon (General Surgeon & Life Coach for Physicians). On the show we we talked about tips for intentional living and boundary-setting for a healt [...]
Gluten exposure can be a very serious matter. From JAMA Neurology (2006): "A possible association exists between progressive cognitive impairment and celiac disease, given the temporal relationship and the relatively high frequency of ataxia and peripheral neuropathy, more commonly associated with c [...]
A wonderful Vancouver-based integrative wellness centre that treats infertility and supports women around their pregnancies and other health related challenges today featured a YUM recipe in their newsletter today! Flax & Chia Raw Power Breakfast...Check it out! [...]
Yesterday had my first radio show interview with host Dr. Raji Menon (general surgeon and life-coach for healthcare professionals) on her show called Stress Busters' Corner on the Health and Wellness Channel. During the interview, we discussed simple tips for intentional living and boundary setting [...]
So often clients come to therapy and say that they (or their partner) think that they are too "needy." Whenever I hear this, I become very curious---and in a way that often surprises my clients. This is so, because instead of assuming (as they do) that there is a problem with them, I instead become [...]
Preliminary scientific studies are investigating whether there might be a link between depression and inflammation (see Carolyn Williams article in The Guardian). The implications of this possibility are huge! While I don’t think there is a simple answer to most questions, nor believe in a single ca [...]
Moods Magazine just posted my Spicy Thai Lemongrass Soup on their blog today---check it out! [...]
