The Power of Positive Affirmations “Mastery comes from confidence. Confidence comes from experience. Experience comes from practice. Practice comes from commitment. And commitment comes from vision.”         -Randy Gage According to the National Science Foundation, the average person has about twelve thousand thoughts a day. The thoughts that travel though our minds ... [read more]

Three Vegetable Lentil Pasta I decided to try a new Gluten Free Lentil Pasta made by Tolerant (http://www.tolerantfoods.com/). As someone with an Art History background, I like to find ways to make my food look good. Since it has been proven that we first eat with our eyes, I try to choose colors that go ... [read more]

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day this week, I wanted to make something GREEN. I did not want to go with the traditional pesto sauce or spinach and artichoke dip as those are things already on people’s go-to list. I wanted to find other simple recipes that were healthy, satisfying, and could please a crowd! ... [read more]

7 Ways of Using Essential Oils for Weight Management Essential oils have myriad health and mood benefits, some more familiar than others. Most of us have heard of the calming effects of lavender and the invigorating effects of peppermint, but we seldom consider the fantastic support these and many other essential oils can add to ... [read more]

Twisting Poses to Cleanse and Detoxify Both athletic and restful, twisting poses offer wonderful benefits for the muscular and skeletal systems, preventing stiffness and injury by improving the spine’s range of movement. They are also extremely helpful in our efforts to detoxify physically and mentally, encouraging the inner organs to expel waste, thus clearing stagnant ... [read more]

In the adult world we learn quickly that ‘St. Patrick’s Day’ is essentially polite shorthand for ‘National Binge Drinking Day.’ The shamrock paraphernalia and silly outfits we see all over the place are mere accessories to the core tradition of this holiday, drinking to excess, which is big problem for those of us trying to ... [read more]

“YogaLean is a maverick and unique plan.”—Pamela Peeke, MD, author of Body for Life for Women “Perfect for people who want to integrate yoga and nutrition into a 360-degree program to lose weight and increase their energy levels. The book walks readers through cohesive plans for four distinct motivations: amp up energy, promote a leaner ... [read more]