by Laura | Sep 23, 2009 | Life
Fall is here! The long warm days are almost gone (except for in So. Cal where I’m still sweating! It was 99° today!). My fortunate friends and relatives on the East coast will soon be enjoying the brilliant colors of autumn, and eventually, even here,...
by Laura | Sep 21, 2009 | Cultivate Your Wellness
In last night’s Emmy goody bag, along with the Nano Ipods and Container Store gift certificates, attendants received some healthy party favors as well. Among them, Chews4Health Chewable Dietary Supplements were included. Each tasty chewable tablet contains 16...
by Laura | Sep 20, 2009 | Cultivate Your Wellness
It looks like everyone is trying to play a roll in getting America healthy. The YMCA has declared this week (September 20-27) America on the Move Week. Their goal is to help communities add small but meaningful changes to their lives and incorporate activities in...
by Laura | Sep 19, 2009 | Life
Eight months ago a friend told me he joined a great new yoga studio nearby my office. They were having a deal: $389 unlimited classes for one year! It sounded too good to be true. My first reaction was to run over and sign up. Then the “buts” and...
by Laura | Sep 18, 2009 | Cultivate Your Wellness
The New England Journal of Medicine published a health policy report yesterday, discussing the benefits of higher taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages. The authors of this proposal, all respected doctors and PhD’s, suggest that because “the consumption of...
by Laura | Sep 17, 2009 | Cultivate Your Wellness
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has declared September National Fruits & Veggies—More Matters® Month. It is clear that although we are reminded time and time again about the importance of adding more fruits and vegetables to our diets, a large...
by Laura | Sep 14, 2009 | Food
Whenever I have some time in the am, I love to make myself a frittata. It’s easier to prepare than an omelet, no flipping involved, and it can feed more than one person, no more letting my serving get cold while I prepare one for Mr. Right. The frittata is...
by Laura | Sep 13, 2009 | Cultivate Your Wellness
The time was 4:26 and we just finished watching Notre Dame lose to Michigan (tear). The USC game didn’t start until 5, giving us exactly 34 minutes until kickoff against Ohio State. As I sat there on the couch next to my favorite football fan, waiting for the...
by Laura | Sep 12, 2009 | Cultivate Your Wellness
My beautiful friend and colleague wrote this article about the highly nutritious vegetable called KALE. Check out the article and the rest of her blog for more great information about healthy eating. She also has the best recipes! Enjoy! THE ULTIMATE WONDER DRUG...
by Laura | Sep 11, 2009 | Cultivate Your Wellness
With the fall months rolling in and the cool weather following suit (if you’re anywhere but the South West that is, where it’s still 90 degrees), then it’s time to put away the tank tops and Bermuda shorts and reach for warmer threads. Warm sunny...
