THE SANTA MONICA PIER PADDLEBOARD RACE & OCEAN FESTIVAL
LifestyleLast month I had the opportunity to get involved in one of the greatest beach festivals in Santa Monica, the Santa Monica Pier Paddleboard Race and Ocean Festival! I am such a big fan of stand up paddle that I decided to register for their…
HOMEMADE KALE CHIPS: THE PERFECT HEALTHY SNACK!
Nutrition
Native to the cabbage family, kale has a good reputation for being highly nutritious. This dark, leafy green has more antioxidants and more nutrients than you might expect, with a wonderfully earthy, natural flavor. As a health food it trumps…
FROM THE OCEAN TO OUR BELLIES: BEWARE OF RED TIDE!
Ultimate WellnessHave you ever driven on the coast and looked out at the ocean, only to notice massive, dark patches of water near the shore? Sometimes this is just algae growing deep within the water, but other times when those distant patches take on a dark,…
LADY GAGA GOES ORGANIC?
PeopleThere are few people nowadays who have not heard of Lady Gaga, notorious for her outlandish fashion sense and sold out performances. Not to mention her the infamous meat dress and rosary swallowing, which are just a few of the stunts that have…
FACIAL EXERCISES TO PREVENT SAGGING SKIN
Beauty and Skin Care, VideoThere are thousands of people will jump at the chance to tell you their theory on the best way to reduce wrinkles, but a simple, old fashioned technique to keeping your skin looking young and taut is to practice daily facial exercises. You might…
SWITCH UP YOUR WORKOUT, TRY SNORKELING!
FitnessWe all get tired of doing the same exercises over and over, but exercise is key to our health, so why not switch it up every once in awhile and do something fun? I have listed many different ways to take your fitness to the next level in this…
EXPLORE THE WONDERS OF THE UNIVERSE AT THE GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY
Lifestyle
The universe is a vast and beautiful place, something we are a part of yet never really take note of. Like the many exploratory places Los Angeles has to offer, the Griffith Observatory is a great place to visit if you are looking to connect…
AMARANTH: THE GRAIN THAT TRUMPS THE REST
Allergies, NutritionWe all know whole grains are healthy, but which one is most beneficial to our body? Of all the popular grains out there like brown rice and oats, a high-protein, high-fiber grain called amaranth trumps all the rest. Packed with fiber, protein,…
Got Shingles?
Beauty and Skin Care
If you can remember what the chicken pox was like, you can understand what shingles feels like. Shingles is commonly described as the “adult” version of chicken pox. Many of us get chicken pox when we are young, and the virus that causes…
Check Out my Article in Natural Child World Magazine!
PeopleRecently, I submitted an article on healthy sunscreens to a great magazine with a “natural” focus called Natural Child World Magazine. A bimonthly magazine with an ecological focus, Natural Child inspires practical and alternative methods…
Treat Cold Sores with a Proper Diet
Allergies, Beauty and Skin CareIf you have ever felt that subtle tingling on the outer lip area of your mouth indicating an oncoming cold sore, you know they are no picnic. Often called fever blisters, cold sores appear as tiny but painful red blisters that dot the edge of…
INDOOR ROCK CLIMBING AT HANGAR 18: DON'T SETTLE FOR LESS!
FitnessLooking for a great rock climbing experience without having to fine tune the details? I would suggest starting out at a great indoor rock climbing place called Hangar 18. Located in Upland, South Bay, and Riverside, Hangar 18 is one of the biggest…
