I have always been an insanely positive person.  Always.  Then menopause hit, and my journey to finding my way back to happiness began.  I have always been a very well read woman when it comes to female issues.  I have had many friends describe their symptoms during menopause and felt I was well prepared for when it hit me.  I was wrong.  My journey continued for at least 5 long years until I finally felt like myself again. I had been to 3 different OB GYN’s, a family practice Dr., a therapist, (just one visit to diagnose me...

Are your cells plump like grapes or dehydrated like raisins? Most of us have cells that that are dehydrated. Here is a short video of some of my favorite beverages that can improve your hydration status, naturally. I filmed this for our clients enrolled in our Fresh Start Cleanse. Hopefully, this will inspire you to start making more spa water or at least add lemon to your water for an alkaline boost to plump up your cells. A Quick Lemon Detox Trick and Spa...

The Japanese have a phrase: “hara hachi bunme” (ha-ra ha-chi bun-me), which basically means to “stop eating when 80% full.” I think this saying goes a long way with regard to personal nutrition, especially when the society who coined it has one of the lowest rates of heart disease and obesity. As members of the western world, we seem to love our extra helpings at the dinnerl table and our “all you can eat” buffets, but what if we began to take cues from the Japanese? Would we lead happier, healthier lives? Probably! In...

In this article, we reveal the truth about why you don’t want your cholesterol levels too low and what foods actually promote the build up of excess cholesterol along the arterial walls.  At the end, we list our 5 tips on how to lower your cholesterol (without statins).  Plus, discover why you don’t need to give up your egg yolks or red meat, if you choose wisely. Cholesterol has become one of the most misunderstood substances in the body.  We have been taught to demonize egg yolks and saturated fats as a cause of heart disease.  We...

This traditional Tuscan salad is made with strips of Italian black kale, fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, grated hard cheese like a Manchego or Parmesan/romano cheese. These bright, refreshing flavors combine to bring the sunny taste of Italy to your table.