How to harness the power of the Autumn Equinox to transition from one season to the next, letting go of what needs to be released and embracing the new

September is a big month for me. It always has been – my birthday is September 5th, so naturally I think it’s the best month of the year 😉 Aside from my birthday though, I always looked forward to it if not so much for school but at least for a new year. The changing […]

This Art Called Life There’s a meme I saw going around Instagram a while back that says “You can be both a masterpiece and a work in progress at the same time.” It’s a Truth very much in line with the title of a post I wrote almost exactly two years ago, on my one […]

What is inflammation? Inflammation is a buzzword in the health world these days, but what does it *actually* mean? And how does it impact our health? Way back in 2006, Harvard researchers found that inflammation may be the common denominator underlying chronic disease. Inflammation itself natural process that helps the body heal and defend itself […]

Have you ever had a painkiller? The cocktail drink version, I mean? If you have, you’re familiar with how dangerously yummy they are. This anti-inflammatory pineapple green smoothie recipe is inspired by that delicious island drink – but it’s actually packed with health benefits! My Introduction to the Painkiller Cocktail – Island Life in a […]

My go-to nutrient-dense, anti-oxidant rich, anti-inflammatory blueberry green smoothie recipe

Getting diagnosed with cancer is scary. Bam! Suddenly you’re in a bewildering whirlwind of unsettling appointments and diagnostic procedures. It’s chaos and confusion and then you’re confronted with cancer treatment: chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, second opinions, unsolicited advice on essential oils, soursop, and alternative therapies, and who knows what else. Sometimes the advice is helpful, sometimes […]

Trust is a funny thing. Trust is a fragile thing. It can take a while to build and be broken in an instant. Rebuilding trust is often a challenging thing. And it’s one of those things that shows up in life over and over again – in relationships, in business, and in virtually every important matter […]

I know it’s been a while since I’ve posted a recipe here, or anything related to food for that matter! I’ll be honest – this green smoothie was a totally random ‘what do I have to make a smoothie with’ kinda smoothie. I’d happened to pick up a couple kiwis from the store, and lately […]

Happy Spring! I can’t tell you how pumped I am for Spring – not just because of the weather. It’s really because of the energy that comes with the start of a new season – especially Spring. So when the Spring equinox coincided with the Supermoon the other night, I really felt like there was […]