Eek! The Diet Books Are Coming! Hundreds, maybe thousands, of new diet books hit the shelves this time of year, capitalizing on people’s holiday weight gain and New Year’s resolutions. I have a secret that really is not such a secret: Diets don’t work. Oh, they may work in the short term. In fact, nearly any … read more

It is time to create your Most Nutritious December Ever! Over the weekend I had the honor of working with one of my business mentors, Hal Elrod, author of the an incredible book, The Miracle Morning. In one of our conversations he asked, “Do you have a Holiday Mindset or a December Mindset?” Huh? Did … read more

Enhance Your Holiday Meal Potluck-Style. Yes Potluck! Do you run yourself ragged to prepare the perfect holiday meal? It does not have to be that way! You can create an extraordinary, intimate holiday celebration and still have the energy and spirit to enjoy every moment. You see, planning and preparing an elaborate holiday meal all … read more

Books, Baubles and Bubbly! One of my fondest memories of my Dad was walking through Fortunoff in New York City checking out the merchandise during the holidays. The store was festive and crowded with people speaking languages from all over the world. The excitement was contagious and my Dad, who passed away a couple of months … read more

Live in NYC? The Health Fair is Coming! Thanksgiving. Hanukkah. Christmas. New Year’s. The “holidays” are upon us and that means one thing: Stress! It is the PERFECT time to attend our Pre-Holiday Wellness & Health Fair to set the tone for your holiday season. Meet seasoned wellness experts and get pampered with massage, acupuncture … read more

Chronic Medical Issues Might Be Right Under Your Nose! In the last year I’ve encountered several people who were chronically sick. They visited doctor after doctor, were poked and prodded with loads of medical testing, and were put on antibiotics and other medications that didn’t work. One person was referred to a psychiatrist and another was … read more

Put Down That Nutrition Bar! Do you turn to nutrition bars, snacks or other foods with packaging that speaks of “fitness” benefits? Think Wheaties, “The Breakfast of Champions;” Clif Bars, marketed to outdoor enthusiasts; PowerBar, targeted to athletes; or Bear Naked’s “Fit” Granola. Put them down! A new study in the Journal of Marketing Research … read more

When it comes to summer health care we often hear about the need to apply sunscreen, wear sunglasses to protect our eyes, and hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. But the longer days of sun light and warm weather create an opportunity to buoy our health in ways that impact our lives well beyond Labor Day. Check out these summer health tips … read more