Entries by Dr Susanne

AERIAL YOGA: TAKING YOGA TO NEW HEIGHTS

Think yoga was only meant for the floor? Have you found yourself wishing there were other more dynamic ways of practicing yoga? Thanks to people like Christopher Harrison, founder of AntiGravity, Inc., we can now all enjoy yoga while suspended in mid-air. Harrison’s mission is to create a “lighter existence” and in so doing developed […]

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MAGIC BULLET – THE MAGIC BLENDER

We all have a wide array of kitchen products that we use on a daily basis for our favorite meals, be it mixers, blenders, or juicers. One of my favorite kitchen tools though, is a wonderful blender that truly does work wonders, called the Magic Bullet. I use my Magic Bullet for everything. If you […]

MAKE YOUR OWN ORGANIC SALAD DRESSING!

It is time to finally ditch the heavy dressings weighing down your salads and dive into a light, homemade dressing made straight from your very own kitchen. Any time I have the chance, I use my white balsamic basil dressing recipe to spruce up my salads. There is no guess work involved, just simple, homemade […]

COULD YOU HAVE A GLUTEN INTOLERANCE?

One out of every 133 people in the United States live with celiac disease (CD), and only recently has it caught on with the general public.  Gluten intolerance can at times seem like such a common digestive disorder, it can go unrecognized and untreated for years! Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease, similar to an […]

GET TO KNOW THE PACIFIC VOYAGERS

The Pacific Voyagers are a community of people exploring the oceans their ancestors sailed, and working to raise awareness of the effects of westernization on ocean life. This group of pacific islanders have thoroughly studied the ways of their ancestors and live today by traveling the sea, reintroducing old Polynesian traditions of survival, without disrupting […]

THE BENEFITS OF EXFOLIATION

As we age, it becomes more and more important to take care of our skin. Finding what works for you however, can sometimes be the hardest part to a great skincare regimen. I find that a great tip for keeping skin smooth and healthy is weekly exfoliation. Exfoliating the skin takes away the build up […]

NATURAL WAYS TO KEEP YOUR HOUSE COOL

With summer heating up and raising more than just your core temperature, it is best to learn some easy tricks to cutting down that AC bill. Not only can turning off your AC save you money, but in the long run it may actually benefit the environment as well. According to the U.S. Department of […]

KOBACHA: THE JAPANESE PUMPKIN

This fall bring something new to your diet and to your doorstep—enjoy a wonderful Kobacha squash, also known as the Japanese pumpkin. You have likely seen Kobacha very year at the pumpkin patch, sitting in the corner, being passed off as a side decoration, but this green pumpkin packs a lot of punch for your […]

HEALTHY PREGNANCY PRECAUTIONS

Starting a family is a major step. There is so much preparation that goes into bringing a child into this world, it can make your head spin. The one thing you do not want to let slip the cracks though, is your health. Among many things I recommend when expecting, like eating plenty of healthy […]

SAVE OUR OCEANS—JOIN THE OCEAN CONSERVANCY

Every year, people from all over the globe band together to join the Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup (ICC).  The name pretty much says it all. The ICC is basically a world wide beach clean-up tradition spanning 26 years to support both local and international beaches that I am just thrilled to be a part […]