
Intermittent Fasting 101: What are the Benefits of Fasting?
The other day I said to my husband “I am about to embark on a 16-hour fast. No eating for the next 16 hours after my next meal. Want to join me?”…

Aloe Vera: The King of Botanicals
Said to be used by Cleopatra on a daily basis as part of her beauty…

The Sacred Space Between Exhale and Inhale: When the World Inside of Us Quiets
Usually, breathing is referred to as inhale and exhale. But when we relax and pay attention,…
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When You Buy Organic Vegetable Plants, Don’t Make This Mistake
At the local Garden Expo this winter, while chatting with some fellow gardeners, they mentioned…
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How Much Protein Do You Need During Pregnancy?
During pregnancy, it’s critical to obtain extra nutrients for you and your developing baby. Protein, made up of amino acids, is an important macronutrient, which plays an important role in every cell in the body. During the second and third trimesters, it…
How Safe Is Our Drinking Water, Really?
Governmental agencies are in place to make absolutely sure that we are protected. That we are able to live lives that are healthy, and safe. The drinking water crisis in Flint, Michigan, brought forward a picture that one can adapt…
Instead of Carbo-Loading, Try a Ketogenic Approach to Athletic Fueling
A common sports nutrition phrase that you may have heard is “carb-loading” (or “carbo-loading”). This refers to filling the body with (often) very starchy, carbohydrates to top off glycogen stores to fuel a training or race day. While there is…