THE POWER OF HEMP SEED
NutritionIf you are trying to give your body a boost, most people turn to flax seed or soy. What we should be looking for however, is hemp seed. Hemp seed is the most nutritionally dense seed you can find today. Hemp is extremely high in protein, making…
HELP YOURSELF THIS NEW YEAR
Ultimate WellnessWhy is managing your serotonin levels so important? They are responsible for so much! Serotonin is a neurotransmitter produced and released in the body to regulate brain process. The level of serotonin in your body can effect your mood, stress…
SLEEP ALL NIGHT WITH PHOSPHATIDYLSERINE
NutritionEveryday stress can stay with you, especially at night. Sometimes you can toss and turn for hours without getting a good night’s rest, and it is so important to get a good 7-8 hours of uninterrupted sleep each night.
I like to use Phosphatidylserine…
"THE STAIRS" IN SANTA MONICA
Fitness, VideoLooking for a great new workout without the hassle of an expensive gym or confusing exercise videos? Get outside and join the crowd at the stairs in Santa Monica. This great local spot is dripping with workout fanatics who enjoy a good sweat…
TREATING THE COMMON COLD SORE
Ultimate WellnessWe are all familiar with that prickly, tingly feeling at the corners of our mouth, and it is almost always the sign of an incoming cold sore. Cold sores are incurable but entirely treatable. They are caused by the herpes simplex virus that causes…
TREATING BLOOD SUGAR IMBALANCES
Allergies, NutritionOur blood sugar levels play a more important role than you think. Over the past few years, with more and more people becoming diagnosed with Type II diabetes, it has become clear how important it is to take control of our health. Fortunately,…
GLUTATHIONE FOR THE SKIN
Beauty and Skin CareBelieve it or not, the next big thing in skincare is a gem produced by our very own bodies called glutathione, and it is one of the best ways to keep your skin looking radiant day in and day out. Glutathione is naturally found in every cell…
MERCURY LEVELS IN YOUR FISH
Ultimate WellnessHow high are the mercury levels in your fish? According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), “nearly all fish and shellfish contain traces of mercury.”
High mercury levels can be dangerous to everyone especially women who are…
KEEP IT CLEAN: WASHING PRODUCE THE RIGHT WAY
NutritionThink water is enough to clean those veggies of yours? Think again. Pesticides have been engineered to resist water, so one brisk rinse under the faucet just won’t cut it anymore. You really have to CLEAN your fruits, vegetables and grains…
JUMP INTO THE NEW YEAR
FitnessSkip that pricey gym membership and drop the heavy equipment. It is time to rev up your fitness routine with a portable and cheap cardio workout that just so happens to be an old childhood favorite: jumping rope.
Jumping rope is not an activity…
COMMON SKIN CONDITIONS - TINEA VERISCOLOR
Ultimate WellnessIt is time to get to know your body. Many people do not understand a lot of the functions our body does or why it does them. Our bodies, however, are smarter than we think, and can turn on us at the drop of a hat. Let’s just say paying attention…
KOREAN TOFU MISO SOUP
NutritionFall is the perfect time for homemade soup. One of my favorite recipes to make is a Korean tofu miso soup. I have been making it for years and I would like to share it from my table to yours. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do, enjoy.
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