Stuffed Bell Peppers

These stuffed peppers came together beautifully and they also have a high level of nutrient density

Turmeric- The Spice that Helps Relieves Stress, Depression and Anxiety. BONUS: Recipe for Golden Milk

Need a warm, cozy beverage that compliments your #quarantine chic? Or maybe one that helps relieve or mitigates damage that stress has on the body? Or how about one that relieves some stress and anxiety? I have one that checks all the boxes. Golden milk is one for the ages, and it’s got some amazing anti-inflammatory goodness…

How do You Handle Change?

This is an oldie, but a goodie. And my my how I’ve changed as a human since I took this photo in the fall of 1993. #classof1994 And speaking of change, it’s the only constant in life. Given the current world events, we are navigating through major transition and change (in our finest quarantine chic)…

Inflammation and Why It Matters

Do you know what it does to the body or what causes it? If we’ve learned nothing else during this pandemic, it’s important to keep our health at a premium. Not just now, but for the long run. Inflammation is something we can minimize by being aware and making a few changes. Inflammation can be…

Job Search Tips to Keep Your Stress and Anxiety Low

Wanna stay healthy and stress less in a job search? Searching for a job, even in the best of times, can be fraught with anxiety. As many are gearing up for a job search, it’s imperative to take steps to care for yourself to lessen anxiety and stress to stay healthy to nail those interviews.  …

Life Changing Ginger Dressing

Are you a fan of ginger?  I’ve got a sauce (or dip, or dressing, or whatever the f you wanna call it) for you! This sauce (or dip or dressing) keeps in the fridge for a few days and it’s insanely good on….well, everything. Ginger is a  flavorful and pungent root that has been used…

How to Wash Veggies

We are facing a truly unprecedented time.  As many of us are getting back in the kitchen to prepare food, it’s always critical to follow the 4 key steps of food safety—clean, separate, cook, and chill according to the FDA.  The last thing we need is to contract a food borne illness.   How to Wash…

Strengthen Your Lungs – Recipes and Resources

As we face Coronavirus, which is a respiratory illness, I thought I’d repost some information about the lungs. Did you know that in TCM, the lungs and large intestine form a yin and yang pair? They work together as a team. . Peak Function/Hours: Lung: 3-5 am – Ever wake up during that time short…

4 Mindset Shifts to Help you Through a Layoff

Layoffs are part of everyday life in the current economic climate. A layoff, or reduction in force, is about business need, not employee performance. This is one of the hardest things to endure and reconcile. Feelings can range from anger to grief and everything in between. I’ve been laid off. I’ve laid people off. In…