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Buying Organic: Why It Is Worth It For You, Your Family, Your Community and Your Planet
What is organic farming?Organic farming refers to the “production of food without the use of chemical additives or preservatives” (Margel, 2005, p. 34). Organic farming practices can include...
read more10 Helpful Strategies for Weight Loss or Weight Management
Whether you want to maintain your current weight or feel the need to lose a few pounds after the holidays, the key is losing weight slowly and mindfully. We know diets don’t work and counting...
read moreThree Tips for Staying Healthy this Holiday Season
Tip #1: Drink plenty of water. The recommendation is to drink at least half your body weight in ounces, so if you weigh 150 pounds, you need at least 75 ounces of water a day. Drinking a little...
read moreFloating to Wellness
I first floated in February 2012 when my friend and colleague John Balquist first opened Oakland Floats. I loved it right from the start. I walked out of the session in the magnesium salt-filled...
read moreYoga Helps to Lower Cortisol
From my guest post on Yoga with Julie B’s blog! Julie is a Registered Yoga Teacher, Crossfitter, rock climber, foodie, and lover of life. She very kindly posted the following on her great yoga...
read moreMy review of encuentro cafe and wine bar from “Check Please! Bay Area”
In honor of World Vegetarian Day, I thought I’d post a copy of my review from the recent episode of “Check Please! Bay Area.” You can see all three reviews HERE or watch the whole...
read moreJulie Bailis, Guest Blogger & Yoga Teacher: The Whole Life Challenge
by Julie Bailis First of all, I have never been one for diets. I have always been athletic and thankfully, have never really had to watch what I ate in order to maintain my weight. As a young...
read moreYoga for Stress Management
We all experience stress on a daily level. Usually most of our stress is the chronic stress of annoyances like those nagging “to do” lists always in our minds, the hassles of driving, or the...
read moreSalad in a jar: The great lunch idea that I can’t stop sharing!
Summertime is a great season to be enjoying all the fresh fruits and vegetables at the markets. Because it is usually hot, summer is also a great time to eat foods like fresh vegetables and fruits...
read moreHerbs: Easy to grow and add to your cooking and so nutritious!
You may be seeing many fresh herbs at your farmers’ market, local store, or even in your own garden and be wondering what to do with them. Herbs are such an easy way to add not only fresh...
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