Why Not Yoga?
I came to yoga as a naïve 21-year old new to NYC, looking for a way to stay fit, flexible and calm. I confess that at the time I cared more about wearing…
Food That Powers You
One great contradiction you see all too often is the health and fitness conscious consumer eating chemical laden sports nutrition products. Think about it – you watch what you eat all day, avoiding…
You Say Tomato, I Say Organic!
Of all the fruits and vegetables that benefit from being organic, tomatoes are probably top of the list. Recent evidence suggests that organic tomatoes can have as much as 79-97% more of two…
Getting Fit for a Cause
I remember just a few years ago when I would hear my friends talk about doing half-marathons and I would think to myself “why would you EVER do that,” as it certainly wasn’t…
Wise Snacking
Snacking is not a new phenomenon, afternoon tea, an old English tradition was invented to ward off hunger pains in the mid afternoon. It is believed that the ladies of the time were…
Bringing Lunch to Work Will Save You Dollars and Pounds
Eating out during the workday is expensive, and quite frankly not that healthy. With a little preparation and effort, you will find that bringing a healthy and tasty lunch to work is not…
Powerhouse Greens….Get It On With The Greens!
I love my greens, I always have! My mother had no problem getting me to eat cabbage, kale, brussel sprouts, mustard greens… I always cleaned the greens right off my plate. I still…
Get Out and Play
If you’re like me, you try to get in a few workout sessions a week, and well, the gym can get a bit monotonous. The good news is there are still a few…
How to Talk to your Doctor
Talking with your doctor may not always be a two-way conversation. Many physicians are so time challenged that what was once a vocation has now turned into a daily grind, so much so…
Reishi: the Tonic for the 21st Century
“Taken over a long period of time, agility of the body will not cease, and the years are lengthened to those of the Immortal Fairies.” – Li Shi Zhen A request I get…
