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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Are Your Kids Actually Drinking Enough Water? by Dee Purcell, PhD Today, Nephrologists (Kidney Doctors), report that more than ever, there is a high demand for Pediatric Nephrologists (Kidney Doctor for Kids). This is due to kids being diagnosed with PAINFUL Kidney & Urinary Stones, which are of [...]
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 [...]
Amazingly a sea vegetable, this plant-based ingredient changed my world of culinary possibilities forever! It is the weirdest stuff, but makes a fantastic gelling agent. When I was able to create a perfect pumpkin pie custard without any eggs, I could hardly contain myself. The most important thing [...]
Whether you realize it or not, more people in your life have food sensitivities than you would ever guess—like gluten-sensitivity (including celiac disease), lactose intolerance, diabetes, and various food allergies. The likely reason you aren’t aware of who’s living with food limitations is because [...]
