Our Bodies, Our Posture

Our Bodies, Our Posture

After a summer of activities and outdoor fun, the coming fall can mean longer hours and more sedentary situations for both adults and kids. Think about your posture, or how you hold yourself when youโ€™re not movingโ€”like when you’re sitting, standing, or sleeping....
A World’s Eye View

A World’s Eye View

As a practitioner in wellness and a small business owner, I make it a point to visit as many spas and centers as possible, across the fifty states and all over the world including China, Thailand, Bali, Central and South America, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean Islands,...
A Bounty of Herbs!

A Bounty of Herbs!

August is the height of the herb harvest. So relish the abundance of herbs in your containers or your garden! Of course, harvesting frequently all summer can encourage plants to produce new growth. Itโ€™s okay to prune a perennial to about half its height. You can cut...
The Wonders of Acai

The Wonders of Acai

I love so many aspects of Brazil, including the weather, the people, and the deliciousness of acai! My daughter Trula and I look forward to our daily acai smoothies with white crunchy tapioca sprinkled on top almost as much as we do our other incredible adventures in...
Plan a Phone Vacation

Plan a Phone Vacation

Now that August is upon us, full-blown vacation season is here. Vacations can bring relaxation and serenity, adventure and new perspectives, and a break from the rigors of daily life. They can also bring pressures from the inevitable missed flights and inexplicable...
National Zucchini Day — August 8

National Zucchini Day — August 8

Actually, today’s food holiday is even more specific than that, it’s National SNEAK SOME ZUCCHINI INTO YOUR NEIGHBORโ€™S PORCH DAY. Huh? Yep, you read that correctly. Zucchini grows in abundance and is ready for harvest in August. As gardeners know —...