I had the greatest pleasure of celebrating a friends birthday by picking blueberries at VanderHelm Farms in Oakdale, California, a no-spray farm, which allows you to hand-pick your own blueberries. No spray, means the farmer does not use toxic pesticides or herbicides to keep pests away. Some … [Read more...] about Local Blueberry Picking
Holistic Nutrition
Optimal Health Starts with Clean Water
Optimal Health Starts with Clean Water It is important to think about the total picture when assessing whole body wellness. Yes, eating organic, nutrient-dense food is an essential key to health, vitality and overall wellness, along with movement. However, there is another equally important … [Read more...] about Optimal Health Starts with Clean Water
Quinoa Pumpkin Risotto Recipe
In the depth of winter, I finally learned there was in me an invincible summer. - Albert Camus It's pumpkin (a.k.a. winter squash) season and I am happy to share with you a delicious, seasonal recipe--Quinoa Pumpkin Risotto--that I just can't get enough of in the fall and winter months. Not only is … [Read more...] about Quinoa Pumpkin Risotto Recipe
Raw Vegan Lemon Cheesecake
Raw Vegan Lemon Cheesecake Recently, I took off to celebrate Thanksgiving in Vienna, Austria and Budapest, Hungary for my annual "Friendsgiving" travel tradition. For the last 5 years, instead of chowing down on a Thanksgiving feast, my former roommate and I jet off to explore, adventure and sample … [Read more...] about Raw Vegan Lemon Cheesecake
Reasons for Hair Loss + Solution (HTMA…a forgotten science)
So, the questions I get asked the most given my nutrition background and personal health history...What can I do for hair growth?...How can I stop my hair from falling out?...Why is my hair falling out? There is no doubt that hair--for women--is a symbol of beauty and femininity. If you look … [Read more...] about Reasons for Hair Loss + Solution (HTMA…a forgotten science)
Scalp Scrub…DIY to Eliminate Pesky Flakes
It's winter and dry skin is prevalent, especially if you live in a drier climate like California. Often times lotions, oils and exfoliation do the trick for our skin, but this is not always the case for our scalp. Yes, dry scalp and dandruff can be quite tough to remedy, especially if part of the … [Read more...] about Scalp Scrub…DIY to Eliminate Pesky Flakes