There is something so magical about the morning. The day’s possibilities are right in front of you waiting to be awakened. But why is it that many of us dread the morning? Why do we feel the need to keep hitting the snooze button? Or why do we need that second cup of coffee to be productive? We are told …
Your Skin Has No Secrets – Food Remedies
Acne and other skin problems – ugh. Anyone who has ever had to deal with embarrassing, stubborn skin issues knows that it is no fun at all. Lots of time and money can be spent on cleansers, lotions, gels – but true, long-term treatment of skin issues usually lies elsewhere. What would you say if someone told you that your …
Liver Lovin’ Raw Kale Salad
1 bunch kale (lacinto is my favorite) 1 beet, shredded 1 avocado 1 tsp. Apple cider vinegar 1 tsp. Miso (optional) Wash and cut the kale into bite-size pieces. Put the kale, apple cider vinegar, and miso into a big bowl, massage together for about 2 minutes. Add the avocado and massage for another minute. Add shredded beet along …
Natural (Homemade) Cleaning Products
So you are someone who is careful of what food you ingest. You buy organic, you drink filtered water, you purify the air in your home, you do yoga regularly. But have you thought about what exactly it is that you touch, what you spray into the air, what you inhale… every single time you clean? A horrifying number of …
Spring is Here and It’s Time to Cleanse!
Spring cleaning is a fixture for many people. It’s a time to sweep out the clutter and breathe new life into a home. But why should we not do the same thing for our bodies? If our bodies are our temples, then it only makes sense to give it the same vigorous spring cleaning we give our homes. A good …
It’s a loud, Loud, LOUD, over-stimulated world. A De-clutter Checklist.
If most people were to be really honest, they would probably tell you that they often feel overwhelmed. Tired. Stuck. Like they have too much on their plates, and they aren’t quite sure at times where to start. In today’s world, it is easy to feel over-stimulated. Our phone and computer constantly demands our attention and expects us to respond …
WALKING AND TALKING
When you’re sitting across the table from someone, it’s an interesting, very subconscious thing that you are apart from each other. When you’re on a walk, you’re problem solving together… Nilofer Merchant has become known for her recent TED Talk where she introduced the simple concept known as the “Walk and Talk.” The gist: Trade seated board room meetings for …
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YOGA BRAIN IS THE NEW RUNNER’S HIGH
If you’ve got an important afternoon meeting, you may want to consider scrapping a lunchtime run for a quick yoga session. According to a new study in the Journal of Physical Activity & Health, women who engaged in just twenty minutes of Hatha yoga (tree pose, triangle pose, downward facing dog, and hare pose, among others) were better able to …
BEAT THE 3PM SLUMP
Your mid-afternoon Walking Dead-like state has a lot to do with your diet 1. Eat breakfast no…coffee does not count 2. Workout Regularly [take a 15min walk at typical slump time] 3. Snack [balance of carbs + protein] + A piece of fruit and two tablespoons of peanut butter (or another nut butter) + One ounce of almonds (about 25) …
Navigating Auto Insurance Healthcare Coverage when in a Motor Vehicle Accident
According to the US Census, there are about 10.5 million motor vehicle accidents (MVA) every year in the United States since 2000. Besides scary, getting into an auto accident is extremely stressful. While most of us pay for auto insurance, we don’t really know the details of our coverage especially as it relates to healthcare. Auto insurance is designed to …
THANKING YOU FOR 7 YEARS
Someone stopped me in the hall the other day to thank me for Root and share with me the profound impact our community has had on her life. At which point I thanked her, for being such an amazing member and co-conspirator of the Root experience. As I return full, and truly nourished, from our Kauai Retreat this fall and …