It always feels like Christmas when I encourage clients to go for the full-fat Greek yogurt or to mash up an avocado into guacamole as a healthy snack. And explain why yes, honey is fine. “But those foods are so rich,” they often say, reminding me how many deep emotional grooves need to be worked ...
Archives for June 2015
Sunscreen, Vitamin D and what should I believe?
Anytime you are faced with a health choice, making sure you are asking the right question is equally as important as the answer. When it comes to sunscreen versus going au naturale (or using something like coconut oil) because sunscreen blocks vitamin D and is loaded with chemicals, there's a ...
Maybe the most important summer detox you can do.
Thank you all so much for the outpouring of admiration for my Grandma and sharing how touched you were by my celebration and tribute to her. I cried reading each of your emails. I showed my Mom the beautiful replies and she cried too. Each response was like an essential oil drop on our wounded ...
A very personal update
Ten days ago, my Grandma passed away. At 97, she was more progressive than most people I know today. And physically healthier than many, working as a nurse's aide until she was 80, lifting and caring for people 20 years younger than her. My Grandma was a pioneer. Especially in nutrition. Sometime ...