The flu season is especially bad this year…. And you should be prepared… Keep in mind, we are exposed to pathogens daily – in our food, the air we breathe, the water we drink, the people or things we touch and so on. Our immune systems...
Like many other people, I enjoy the holiday season. I listen to the Christmas satellite radio station in my car. I love the decorations – blinking lights, lush reds, and shiny golds. I enjoy the smell of fresh pine. I look forward to the musical...
Some of you know that I was born in the Soviet Union – my family was able to emigrate and leave the oppressive, persecutory regime in the late 70’s. It is not often that today’s Russia does something I admire, recently it did just that...
“The FDA admits that 70% of U.S. chickens contain this cancer-causing arsenic” – last week, this headline and many similar ones came as a shock to many of you. Chicken is usually touted as a healthy source of protein, especially when compared to red meat, and...
Some of you may have heard recently that Kraft foods is about to eliminate several food colorings from some of their products, especially Mac and Cheese and replace them with natural ingredients such as paprika and turmeric. I wonder how many of us assumed that a...
Those of you that work with me know that I myself “play” with a lot of supplements. But you also know that my diet is very clean and full of fresh organic produce, legumes, nuts, seeds and grains – all plant foods filled with vitamins,...
Today I want to talk to you all about your skin and the key role it plays in the quest for wellness. I find that people seldom consider its importance in their overall health. The skin is the body’s largest organ. It acts like a shield...
If our phones are so smart, how can they help us be healthier? I am sure you have seen apps that count our steps, measure our sleep and track our food. As a health coach, I often recommend these to clients to help achieve their...