Blog — Wellness

Happy Easter—Here’s to Tradition AND Change!

Happy Easter—Here’s to Tradition AND Change!

Isn’t it funny how Easter traditions change over time… and how they stay the same? When I was a kid, Easter meant dressing up, going to church, and having relatives visit. But for me, I confess, it...

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How toxic are your skin care products?

How toxic are your skin care products?

You know what I always say: What goes on your skin also goes THROUGH your skin and into your bloodstream. That’s a little scary, isn’t it? And it means that in addition to thinking about what’s in ...

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7 Powerful Immune Boosting Supplements

7 Powerful Immune Boosting Supplements

One of the biggest “perks” of a healthy lifestyle is that you boost your immune system. I spend half my life in airports (absolutely the worst place in the world to be if you want to avoid germs), ...

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7 Anti-Inflammatory Herbs and Spices

7 Anti-Inflammatory Herbs and Spices

Yes, I know I say it all the time. But I’m going to say it again: The best medicine isn’t in your medicine cabinet, it’s in your pantry! And guess what: Some of the most powerful medicine comes in...

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Why I Recommend Grass-Fed and Free-Range

Why I Recommend Grass-Fed and Free-Range

If there’s anything I know, it’s that life is expensive! Every month, some big-ticket item breaks in my house—the fridge, the water heater, the dishwasher. And every time I hit the grocery store, ...

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Why Clean Water is so Important

Why Clean Water is so Important

When we think about nutrition, we tend to think about vitamins and minerals—or about protein, fats, and carbs. But guess what: The most important nutrient of all is water! You can go for a long tim...

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7 Sneaky Ways to Get Your Kids--or Spouse--to Eat Bone Broth

7 Sneaky Ways to Get Your Kids--or Spouse--to Eat Bone Broth

These days, bone broth is all the rage for adults. (There are even bone broth bistros and bars featuring bone broth cocktails now!) But the powerful nutrition in bone broth is every bit as good for...

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Don’t Let Your Diet Wreck Your Skin

Don’t Let Your Diet Wreck Your Skin

Has this ever happened to you? About two weeks into a diet, you look in the mirror and say, “OMG. What’s happened to my face?” Suddenly, your skin looks saggy, dull, dry… and old. Some weight-loss ...

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Batch Cooking Frees You from the "Six O'Clock Panic"

Batch Cooking Frees You from the "Six O'Clock Panic"

Today, around six o’clock, millions of us are going to do exactly the same thing. We’re going to open the fridge and stare into it. Then we’re going to open the freezer and stare into it. And then ...

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