Grateful for My Health
By: Judy Baxter Back about 40 years ago I was not a very healthy lady. Doctor after doctor were telling me to “learn to live with it” and adding more and stronger medication. I felt like a zombie...
View ArticleAre you looking to a healthier you in 2015?
Health and happiness do not magically appear, they are cultivated day in and day out. Here we are at the beginning of another year, with some glimpses into new beginnings. You know the drill – eat...
View ArticleThe Calmanac Approach: A Month by Month Health and Wellness Guide
By: Dr. Deah “The seasons they go round and round…We’re captive on a carousel of time.” These lyrics by Joni Mitchell can describe the cyclical nature of dieting and body dissatisfaction. When left...
View ArticleTake Better Care of Your Health and The Joke Won’t Be On You
by Michelle Lee Have the Last Laugh on April Fools’ Day When it comes to your health, there are no two ways around it. If you do the right things like lose those extra pounds, keep your stress levels...
View ArticleTop 5 myths that are keeping you sick, fat and stuck!
By: Varouj Kachichian You have heard it, read about it and been lectured about how red meat is bad for you. You need to eat more whole grains, count your calories, drink more milk, and how Agave is a...
View ArticleThe Art of Eating Mindfully Part II
By: Katie Jeffrey Last month I introduced the concept of mindful eating and how this method can help you reach your health goals and optimal well-being. It takes practice to eat intuitively. I hope...
View ArticleThe Essence of a Mindful Eating Practice
By: Katie Jeffrey What is the essence of a mindful eating practice? First, let’s explore what a practice truly is. A practice is an activity, behavior or attitude that a person returns to again and...
View ArticleThe quality of the food we eat comes from the quality our food eats.
By: Varouj Kachichian Every living organism on this planet Earth is a complex creation that even after thousands of years, the scientific community is still learning about their complexity and...
View ArticleA Little Bit Goes A Long Way
By Michelle Lee Losing A Little Weight At A Time Can Result In Big Gains For Your Health. When you have a lot of weight to lose, it can seem like an overwhelming task, but by aiming to lose just a few...
View ArticleSurviving the Holidays… Gluten-Free!
By: Varouj Kachichian The holidays are just around the corner, and as warm and fuzzy as the holidays make us be, they present a special challenge to those of us living a gluten-free lifestyle. After...
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