I’ll admit openly that when I run an analysis of where most of my family’s budget goes, it’s to food. Amazingly, it’s not really because we eat out or entertain often. We simply like to eat healthy–and we like to eat what we want–when we want it. So, while I’m sure I could free up a ton of… Read more →
If you’ve vowed to eat (or drink) more fruits and vegetables to improve your health, you’re making steps in the right direction–but do you know what’s really in your fruits and vegetables? Harvard University professor Dr. Alex Lu explains that pesticide contaminants are present in most of our bodies–and that they get there by way of what we eat–including… Read more →
I originally wrote and published 5 Ways Yoga Will Improve Your Running on MindBodyGreen. But, that was two years ago. As all runners and yogis know, the journey of life is constantly evolving and changing–and I’ve learned even more about the powerful impact of yoga and running since that time. In the spirit of the 2013 Boston Marathon, of which… Read more →
Do you remember “8 minute abs?” Before people became aware that spot training really isn’t possible when it comes to losing weight, it was a popular idea–mainly because people love the idea of getting a six pack in less than ten minutes! Before I had kids, I was all about endurance sports–marathon running, to be exact. I’m still a runner–in… Read more →
Once the magic of the first snow day ends, I, like most Northerners, get pretty sick of the driving headaches, grey skies, and nightmare that can be transporting a child around in the snow! Though there are things you can do counteract the winter blues, the first step is recognizing when are you just sick of winter–and when are you… Read more →
You may know that heart disease is a major health issue, especially among women. But did you know that nearly 80 percent of heart disease is preventable? That’s just one of the findings revealed by Mayo Clinic health experts. Here are three easy changes you can implement into your life, to reduce your risk of heart disease. Get moving–even if… Read more →
We’re in the thick of cold and flu season, and particularly for working parents and the self-employed, there just isn’t time to be sick! Though washing your hands for at least as long as it takes you to mentally sing happy birthday, drinking plenty of water, and not touching your face are simple ways to reduce germ exposure, your best… Read more →
Do you tend to believe that the products you buy in the organic aisle are healthy, or that you are “safe” buying well-known health food brands like Kashi, or Gardenburger? Think again! This election season Proposition 37 is a heated and divided issue on the California ballot. In short, it requires food manufacturers (outside of the dairy, meat and alcohol… Read more →
