The sun is shining and and the earth is coming back to life. Colorful blossoms are opening up and green buds abound. Springtime is here! As the earth makes this monumental shift, so should we, as we ebb and flow with the natural world. Fortunately, we can look to the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda (yoga’s […]

Years ago, I sat down for dinner with my family in the South of France and watched in mild surprise as my then three-year-old son wolfed down a full portion of escargot. He proceeded to attack six additional gastropods, basking in a pool of butter and garlic on my husband’s plate as my husband unknowingly […]

With Thanksgiving coming in one weeks time and Christmas around the corner, the last thing you want is to get sick right now. This is the busiest time of year with shopping, family functions, and holiday parties. I bet that your calendar is close to bursting! There is boats loads of fun to be had, […]

Oatmeal is such a wonderful and warming breakfast in the winter months. It’s great for the body, mind and soul. Since oats are dense in carbs, you can balance it out by adding extra protein. It’s rich in soluble fiber, which is important for gut and heart health. When we combine fiber, healthy fat and […]

You probably have a morning routine. Most moms do. Not only are you responsible for getting yourself ready for they day, but several other people as well. Perhaps it involves making your bed, taking a shower, waking & dressing the kids, packing backpacks, and fixing a cup of coffee. For some, it’s an elaborate sequence […]

I don’t use the phrase “best ever” lightly, but these actually are… the best ever. I have tried countless gluten free pumpkin muffin recipes and am happy to say that the experimenting phase is complete! These are so moist, flavorful and delicious, that I am fairly confident you won’t be able to find a better […]

For many, maintaining a healthy weight is no small task. It requires rigorous sessions at the gym, bland meals, self-inflicted periods of starvation (I am looking at your intermittent fasting!), and at times, strange concoctions like cayenne spiked lemonade. No wonder people give up on diets so often!   Then there are the lucky few […]

It is likely if you read my blog, that you are familiar with the term “mindful eating.” I talked about it in this post: the 5 S’s of Mindful Eating. It is a way of eating in which we can practice mindfulness, two if not three times per day. It’s simple and does not require […]

No doubt, one of the biggest wellness challenges facing moms is getting enough sleep. We get up bright and early with the kids and are thankful to get a full night’s sleep free of feeding, nightmares, and bed wetting. And since the nighttime is the one time of day that we can relax, we stay […]

If you read women’s magazines or attend yoga class, then you are most likely familiar with the term “mindfulness.” This ancient practice is becoming more and more mainstream as people realize it’s incredible healing power. It originates from Zen Buddhist philosophy and is the practice of being totally in the moment. If you are practicing […]