A Mediation on Mindfulness

A Mediation on Mindfulness

“Sometimes I sits and thinks. And sometimes I just sits.” Winnie the Pooh Ahh, the wisdom of a fictional bear … Winnie the Pooh’s observation about the power of quietly being, of switching from the conscious brain to a calm state of mindfulness...
Plastics, Plastics, Everywhere!

Plastics, Plastics, Everywhere!

In the wake of Earth Day, let’s take a look at ubiquitous plastic in our lives through another lens besides the dire consequence for the oceans and the planet: polycarbonate plastics, some of which have bioactive chemicals, leaching into our food and water with...
Spring is here!

Spring is here!

Blossoms and buds are preparing themselves for full bloom, giving us beauty to enjoy and allergies to endure. Ugh. Seasonal allergies are miserable and uncomfortable, especially when everything outside is so beautiful and enticing but the itchy, sneezy, stuffy, runny...

Self Care and Self Love

Taking time to care for yourself is an important aspect of health. It’s a truism that you must take care of yourself before you can take care of anyone else. Let’s take it to heart! If you’re falling apart, how can you help anyone else? Getting...
Spring is here!

Spring in the City

Finding peace in the concrete jungle of New York City is important for achieving stability, sanity, and overall happiness. Our hustle-and-bustle lifestyle definitely has its perks, including a vast range of cultural experiences, a diverse, expansive population, food...
Demystifying Magnesium

Demystifying Magnesium

We’ve probably gotten the sage advice to increase our magnesium and we would do well to take heed — it’s one of the most common mineral deficiencies (almost 50% of Americans aren’t getting enough through their diet). However, when you hit the...