So many of us have moved to at-home status during this unique COVID-19 crisis. As a result, adapting to these game-changing times can be overwhelming, challenging and daunting but also manageable. We have all had to quickly adjust to our new everyday environment and there are some very simple actions that we can put into […]
After a recent trip to Downtown Los Angeles, I came face to face with a crisis that I had been hearing grumblings of for a few months prior. Coming from Torrance, a south bay city about 20 south of Los Angeles, I was blissfully unaware of the severity of the homeless crisis taking place in […]
Have you ever noticed your mood change from season to season? Can the climate outside your door really affect your mental health? The answer is yes and no. Studies have shown that while the actual temperature or weather outside may not have a direct effect on mood, exposure to sunlight most definitely does. There is […]
I’m sure that you can remember your parents telling you to finish your veggies before you get up from the dinner table. If you were anything like me, mushrooms were your arch nemesis. But would you be able to finish your mushrooms if you knew that they could enhance brain function, may protect against cancer, […]
We are always hearing that things are bad for us. Rarely do we hear that something considered a possible carcinogen by the World Health Organization (WHO) is being removed from the list. Over the past couple of years coffee drinkers have more reasons to rejoice over their morning, mid-day, and evening beverage. Coffee has been […]
The majority of us have a daily struggle with maintaining a healthy exercise routine. It is all too easy to make excuses to avoid the gym. If you had a tool that would allow you to maximize the time that you spend at the gym, would you be more inclined to go? Wearing a heart […]
There is a new rising star in the internet and social media world… apple cider vinegar! What’s all the buzz about? ACV has been crowned the new home remedy cure all, and while there are many unsubstantiated claims floating around the internet, there are many proven benefits of this “super” vinegar. The non-health related uses are […]
Who doesn’t love the Holiday Season? Apart from reconnecting with family and friends, my favorite part of the holidays is all of the wonderful and calorie dense foods that we get to eat. The inner kid in me lights up with the thought of pecan pie, stuffing, and especially cream and butter filled mashed potatoes, […]
29 million people in the US have diabetes, and have to adjust their lifestyle to be healthy and happy. There is no shortage of medication to help control insulin levels, whether your body does not produce any insulin, produces too little insulin or is “insulin resistant”. However, one cannot rely on medication alone. There are […]
With documentaries like “What the Health?” and “Super Size Me” gaining popularity on Netflix, we are being forced to face the realities of what we have done to our health and bodies. Our poor eating habits are exposed with no excuses to hide behind. Deep down, below that pint of ice cream we ate while […]
