4 Wintertime Tips for a Healthy, Holistic Kitchen

Just as our wardrobes change as we transition into winter, so should our homes.  One of the most important places to make a few tweaks is in the kitchen.  I asked natural foods chef, Andrea Beaman, and organic recipe queen, Carrie Vitt, for their top wintertime tips for creating a healthy, holistic kitchen. [Note: The … Continue reading 4 Wintertime Tips for a Healthy, Holistic Kitchen

5 All-Natural Solutions to Summer Skin Problems

Ah, summer.  Golden skin, warm rays, outdoor frolicking.  But summer isn't all fun and games...it can cause havoc on your skin.  To make the rest of your summer worry-free in the skin department, here are effective, all-natural solutions to five of your summer skin woes. Problem #1:  Sunbathing has left your skin too tight and/or … Continue reading 5 All-Natural Solutions to Summer Skin Problems

The Dangers of Prescription Drugs

Americans have a thing for drugs.  Legal ones.  From asthma medicine to medicine that pumps up the volume in the bedroom, nearly half of all Americans take at least one prescription drug, according to the National Center for Health Statistics.  And 1 in 6 Americans are using three or more medications. As someone who used … Continue reading The Dangers of Prescription Drugs

Avoiding the Holiday Party Bulge

Between office functions, family gatherings, and friends' parties, your December calendar is crammed with opportunities for reveling in holiday spirit, as well as packing on a pound or two or three or.... But it doesn't have to be that way!  Here are some tips to keep you looking and feeling great while enjoying the spirit … Continue reading Avoiding the Holiday Party Bulge

Friends With Benefits…Why I Can’t Live Without My Morning Cup of Joe

I thought this might be appropriate for the holiday season.  A time when we add to our already hectic schedules the responsibilities of Bargain-Hunting Santa, Cheery Decorating Elf, Baker Extraordinaire, Generous Host(ess) and Entertainer, Tireless Traveler, and Party Planning Expert...all while the daylight hours are shrinking and the temperatures are dropping.  I have a feeling … Continue reading Friends With Benefits…Why I Can’t Live Without My Morning Cup of Joe