“A safe cleanse is one that doesn’t make you starve yourself or take fancy pills, potions or expensive drinks.” ~Mark Hyman, MD., Institute For Functional Medicine I don’t juice-only cleanse. Ever. I don’t start a cleanse without preparing. Ever. The New Year sparks conversations of a “detox cleanse.” A close friend informed me two weeks … read more

Looking for the perfect Spring soup? Spring is in the air, but there’s still a chill that cries for soup. I have found in the last couple of weeks, though, that the thought of a heavy soup or chili has little appeal. I’m ready to move on! Enter the perfect Spring soup! Then, while foraging … read more

It takes listening to your inner voice, courage, and putting aside the well-meaning advise of others to follow your dreams and make transformational, dramatic change. Enter Dawn Sardiñas. I met Dawn in Kismet on Fire Island. A fifth-degree black belt in TaeKwon-Do, she owned her own dojo and had a thriving business on the Upper … read more

It was an eye-opening week. From leading the workshop, “Kick Sugar To The Curb,” to navigating the frenzied New York City real estate market, to understanding from business guru Fabienne Fredrickson that I’ve outgrown my website, it was a busy, busy week. My Aha! moment, though, was inspired by the women in “Reclaim Your Body, … read more

Are you a sweetener addict? Sugar, sugar, sugar. It’s everywhere! There’s no two ways about it. It’s as addicting as heroin and as difficult to quit. And, just like any good addict, sugar addicts want their fix. If we can’t have sugar we want a sugar substitute. First of all, steer clear of chemical sweeteners — … read more

Over the weekend I had the privilege of continuing my Institute of Integrative Nutrition health coach training with many of the doctors who have greatly influenced my path to wellness. It is a holistic and empirically-supported path that continues to nourish and heal me, and it is the path that I now bring to the … read more

I know, I know, it’s been a long, cold winter. Believe me, I get it. I’m a self-described “beach girl.” I don’t like the cold. It seems to get into my bones at the end of November and stay there until I begin to thaw in, let’s say, May. So, when it was suggested that … read more

You are feeling stuck. Overwhelmed. Maybe even paralyzed. Get pen and paper. We are about to get you moving again! Chances are there is an item or two that’s slowing you down. Think of it like water going down the drain. When there’s no residue the water flows easily. But, when one messy thing gets … read more

My 16-year old daughter asked me yesterday, “Why should we boycott Monsanto?” There’s been much discussion regarding Monsanto following the dismissal of a year-long federal class-action lawsuit against the corporation in February of this year. In that suit, a farmer’s consortium, The Organic Seed Growers and Trade Association, was seeking to have the company’s agricultural … read more

Fact: Holiday stress is disproportionately felt by women. Why? Because it is women who do the holiday “heavy lifting.” According to research by the American Psychological Association (APA), women shoulder the majority of the family burden for shopping and holiday celebrations (think cooking and cleaning), and they feel particular stress from the time crunch of getting … read more