Dice them, slice them, juice them, smash them. Any way you prepare apples, your body gets a boost from their amazing health properties. Obviously the internal benefits of apples are widely known and documented, but what about using apples applied directly to your skin?
Read MoreAre you ready to embark on a spring detox? Do you want to try something different from the ubiquitous juice cleanse? The Vernal Equinox has taken place, reassuring us that the time of renewal, reawakening and vitality is here. To help welcome the season associated with fresh beginnings, I wanted to share one of my go-to detoxifying teas rooted in the tradition of Ayurveda.
Read MoreInstead of hiding under a blanket until the blooms of April appear, I've created a simple list of ways to overcome the seasonal sadness associated with winter. Consider it my way of accepting everything Mother Nature has to offer... yes, even the Polar Vortex of 2014.
Read MoreMy dear friend Wendy and I always say, “In the presence of chaos, the best thing to do is be still.” I try my best to live by this, however the concept of true stillness doesn’t only apply to those moments when life reaches a fevered pitch. For me, being still doesn’t need to be a spiritual or meditative experience. I’m referring to the fine art of just blanking out, vegging; thinking of nothing or everything; not needing to be anywhere, be anyone or do anything.
Read MoreMy closest friends are sometimes amused by how "particular" I am, although I see that comment as a nice way of calling me difficult. The truth is, I do like things a certain way. For me, it's not just that you do something, it's how you do it – the process, the approach, the context. OK, I do sound a little difficult, however allow me to explain.
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