Activated charcoal is the latest health and wellness trend popping up everywhere these days. You can find it in activated charcoal cocktails, detox drinks, pore strips, and even ice cream. It’s hailed as the ultimate acne fighter and natural deodorant alternative. But I’ll let you in on a little secret: activated charcoal is actually one…
Every human being has been given 24 hours in a day. That means people who run multiple businesses, start charities, get fit, build quality relationships, and actually affect real world change– have the exact same amount of time at their disposal that you and I do. So how do these high performers get it all…
Are you ‘high’ right now as you read this article? Think twice before you deny it. Tell me what you’ve had in the last couple of hours…a caramel frappuccino or a creamy donut or a chocolate candy bar or an icy soda? In the “health world” it may be less obvious. Like an ultra sweet…
Do you want to instantly become more health conscious? It’s simple. Notice your body and how you physically feel. Small shifts in your physiology can be a key indicator that it’s time to tap into some easy ways to de-stress. For some, it may be a wrenching in the pit of the stomach or faster…
Do you want to know what it’s like to have 5 young children? Jim Gaffigan (one of our favorite comedians) says that if you want to get a full picture of life with 5 children it’s simple – pretend that you’re drowning. And then someone hands you a baby. Translation: Stress! Even if you don’t…
https://fast.wistia.com/medias/xvgwmxn2fh?embedType-async&videoWidth=960 Vacation is usually meant for relaxing, but travel can throw you off the rails if you let it. Whether you’re going away for business or pleasure, the whole act of “getting there” can sometimes drain your energy. And the last thing you want is to show up at your destination feeling (and looking) like…
If you are a woman living in a first world, Western country, you are constantly bombarded with messages about the way you look. Cosmetics is a multi-billion dollar industry with company after company marketing product after product that promises to tighten, clear, de-age and de-wrinkle our skin. But, if you’re like me (and most women…
For so long my “bedtime routine” went like this: Go, Go, Go, Go! All the way up until bedtime and then I would literally fall into the bed hoping to drift off to sleep quickly. And it usually wouldn’t happen. Even though I was utterly exhausted I found that those nights were the ones where…
How to Start Meditating: Beginner’s Tips for Better Productivity and More Peace What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the word “meditation?” Do you see Buddhist monks in oranges robes? Or, images of beatniks in clouds? If you’ve ever wondered about how to start meditating, the first thing you…
How much stress have you been dealing with this week? Is it the rip your hair out, scream at the top of your lungs kind of stress? Or the subtle, but very present sense of urgency and “not enough time to get everything done” kind of stress? It’s just inevitable, isn’t it? Modern day living…
Imagine…you pull up to the office, front row spot in your freshly washed European car and head to your corner office with the killer view. Or, imagine having the financial flexibility to take the dream vacation you’ve always wanted or finally splurge on that big purchase. Is it possible? Yeah – but it won’t happen…
Yoga. I’m sure you’ve heard about the benefits of practicing these ancient and artful poses, but do you really understand the true value of setting aside some time to let go of the daily tension and stress that we as women are so good at “managing”? The truth is that most of us are not…
We’ve all been there many times in our lives and it’s no fun. Every night, we adjust the alarm clock with the noblest of intentions, to wake up early and fulfill the next day’s demands. But that dreadful alarm sound seems to upset us almost every time, forcing us to leave the bed earlier than…
Whether you got your MD, DC or ND, you know that the things that help your patients the most are learned outside of your program. Typically it’s through real life experience, learning from experts and going to seminars. It was a cool fall day and I had just walked into class. I was a quarter…