This weekend kicked off the start of the holiday season. While most of us experienced a stripped-down version of our normal celebrations, this season, in the time of a worldwide pandemic, can still bring stress and anxiety. Here are a few ideas for self-care to make it through the end of this crazy year. Eat […]
Inflammation Fighting Super Heroes
Inflammation has been implicated in all kinds of disease in the last few years. Heart disease, cancer, autoimmune conditions and strokes are just a few of the ailments associated with inflammation. Inflammation does have benefits too. It is the short term process your body uses to heal itself after a cut or injury. Unfortunately, if […]
Going Bananas
Recently, I have gotten back to including a nice, ripe banana in my daily routine. I go through months without even thinking about a banana and then the cravings hit, and I can’t get enough of them. Luckily for us all, not only are bananas readily available but they also have many health benefits. Bananas […]
Dial Up Your Vitamin D
Fall has definitely hit here in the Pacific Northwest and with the cold has come a time of decreased opportunity for sun exposure. While many of us love this time of snuggling in front of a fire, it can wreak havoc on our Vitamin D levels. Vitamin D is often called the “sunshine vitamin” because […]
Halloween Hauntings
For many of us, Halloween kicks off the holidays and with it, a season of overindulgence. Food, fun and family are in abundance which can lead to feelings of guilt and shame when the new year rolls around. My clients often ask me how to manage this period of indulgence without derailing the health and […]
The Power of Ginger
Recently, my husband has been complaining of feeling cold all the time. I suggested to him to add some ginger tea to his daily regime. Ginger is considered a warming spice in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and has a long history as a healing substance. In TCM, warming foods or spices can be included in […]
Roasted Veggie Extravaganza
Fall has definitely hit the Pacific Northwest. My yard is filling up with leaves, the air is crisper, and my weekly routine switched to include making big pans of oven roasted veggies to nosh on during the week. I love having a container full of healthy, oven caramelized vegetables to add as a side to […]
Progress vs. Perfection
We live in a culture that reveres perfection. The airbrushed, heavily filtered photos on Instagram or the sunny photos of tropical vacations shared on Facebook are just a few symbols of our attachment to perfection. While I agreed it is fun to dream about living my best life some place warm and sunny, one […]
Harvest the Awesomeness of Apples
Grannie Smith, Fiji, Honey crisp and Pink Ladies- these are just a few of the amazing varieties of apples that are starting to flood the stores and Farmer’s Markets right now. I feel blessed to live in a state that produces an abundance of these balls of healthiness. Here are some of the reasons I […]
Focus on Pumpkin Seeds
I love that Portland is moving into Fall. It is such an amazing time for extending your summer here in Bridgetown. Not only are the days often beautiful, warm and sunny but it is a time of abundance for local produce. One of my favorite foods that is a by product of the Fall bounty […]
SMART Goals
This week, as we emerged from the devastating fires and smoke, it became clear the season is starting to change. A couple of weeks ago, we were struggling under stifling heat but now the days are cool and wet. Fall is definitely in the air! This change in seasons coupled with a return to school […]
Protect Your Lungs
As I look out my window on Sunday morning, my yard is a smokey, barely visible haze. I cannot believe how bad our air quality is from all the raging fires. My heart is hurting for the people who have lost their homes or businesses in this terrible time. Even us who are safe from […]
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