This morning I found myself sitting in an orthopedist’s office waiting to discuss MRI results and “options” As I sat there drinking my green tea, I thought, “what in the world am I doing here?” The truth is, I’ve had neck “issues” since I was about 18. A couple of car accidents (none my fault), […]
Do you really need to buy organic?
You’ve likely heard the horrors of pesticides in produce and that you should buy organic whenever is possible. But for most of us, unless you are a trust fund baby, or willing to spend your child’s college fund at Whole Foods, that just may not be possible. The good news is, that may not even […]
You’re sweet enough already- Time to dump the sugar habit for good!
I’ll be honest, I have had a love affair with sugar almost my entire life. I have sweet memories of my Mom making lemon squares and campfire s’mores. That morphed into many fond memories of sharing decadent deserts with my daughter. Okay, maybe “sharing” is a bit of an overstatement. My husband refers to it […]
Need an immune boost?
Our modern lives are more demanding than ever and most people can’t afford to have time out with sickness. With over 200 different viruses responsible for infecting us with a cold every year, people with a busy lifestyle want “insurance” against colds and flus and need a more effective way to stay fit and well, […]
gRAWnola! Perfect healthy granola!
LEANNE’S gRAWnola BARS This recipe is a perfect replacement for traditional granola. This raw granola, we like to call it gRAWnola, is made with a dehydrator to keep nutrients and enzymes intact. It’s perfect with nutmilk for breakfast, or you can crack and crumble it over yogurt. 2 cups Dates, pitted (packed) 1/2 cup water […]
Yoga and Freedom
This 4th of July weekend I am reminded of how much my yoga practice truly means to me. I walked into my first yoga class almost 21 years ago. I had no idea how important this practice would be to me over the years. It has kept me grounded and reminded me that no matter […]
Dr Deb Kern, Chance Meetings and Energy
Two years ago I met Dr. Deb Kern at a Nutrition and Wellness training. She taught this beautiful Prana Shakti dance and movement class. It was apparent that this beautiful goddess was very in tuned with energy and health. Later in the day she shared her wisdom about Ayurveda and how it can be implemented […]







