I recently read Silent Spring by Rachel Carson, considered one of the greatest science books of all time. Published in 1962, this book launched the environmental movement, and it is still relevant today (sadly, not much has changed). According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG): “When Congress enacted the Toxic…
Yay, it’s spring, and I’m struck by the greening up of nature and all the signs of new life. It reminds me that I could use a little renewal myself. For various reasons, I was not able to run during the months of January and February, but once March rolled…
For each of my seasonal detoxes, I offer clients recipes that are not only supportive of detoxification, but also feature seasonal foods. One standard in all of my detoxes, however, is a large chopped salad filled with detox-friendly veggies. You can add seasonal or other favorite items as desired, but…
For years, I’ve been doing seasonal detoxes, and spring might be one of my favorites. The very first detox I ever followed was while I was taking a course in Weight Management for my Holistic Nutrition degree. When I got to the section on detox, I realized that I could actually…
FODMAPs: Have you seen this unusual acronym in the news lately? Or perhaps someone has mentioned that he or she is following a low FODMAP or FODMAP-free diet. So, what is it? FODMAP stands for Fermentable, Oligo-saccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols. Now, does that clear everything up? No? Well, here’s…
It’s finally time to reveal my word for 2019 — HEALING! I must admit, I didn’t want to choose this word. I was hoping to come up with something clever, unique, and impressive. I wrote down a number of options, but somehow this word kept coming to mind. Also, over…
Have you ever felt like a wimp for walking as others run past you? Well, take heart! Walking is one of the best forms of exercise you can do—partly because anyone can do it, anywhere, anytime. A recent study by the London School of Economics and Political Science showed that…
As we begin to wrap up the year, I’ve been reflecting on my “word” for 2018—Presence. (I encourage you to read my post explaining why and how I chose that word.) My goal was to be more intentional in my efforts to spend time in God’s presence, without asking for…
When my kids were growing up I would collect a new Christmas book each year. Sometimes I bought one myself, but we often received one as a gift from others. Merry Christmas, Strega Nona was one that my daughter received from her first grade teacher, and it immediately became a…