The idea that we really have no limitations is a hard one for many of us to truly grasp. It may sound like a nice and noble saying, but some part of your brain may strain-subconsciously or consciously- against fully accepting this truth. Why is it easier to believe in limits rather than expansion? There [...]

Perhaps you don’t think about your kidneys very much. If you practice yoga, your instructor might say something like, “Breathe into your kidneys,” and you have no idea what they are talking about! Well, your kidneys are workhorses that play a very important role in your body. Located just below your rib cage on either [...]

If you’ve ever come back from lunch and fought to stay awake a few hours later, then you’ve experienced post-lunch slump. How can I possibly survive the afternoon? you might wonder, as you check the time every 10 minutes. Sound familiar? This common occurrence appears as tiredness, lack of focus, poor productivity, and low energy. [...]

Avengers fever is upon us! Smashing the previous opening weekend box office record with $207 million . The movie is already an enormous hit! Though I admit I’m not a huge movie-goer, I do happen to be and work on film sets all the time (so I see films being made waaaaay more than going [...]

Back in the 90’s seed company Pioneer Hi-Bred added a gene from Brazil nuts to soybeans in order to make the soy more nutritious. Studies showed, however, that consumption of the “improved” soy could trigger anaphylaxis and other allergic responses in humans with a Brazil nut allergy. The project was scrapped. In 1997, The Scottish Crop [...]

Good quality sleep is key for superior beauty and health. While we have varying needs as to the amount of sleep we require, in general the National Sleep Foundation suggests that adults need about 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night, although there are individuals who fall outside of these parameters. When we don’t get [...]

Dear Beloved Member of the Beauty Detox Community, Here it is…another chance to win a brand-new Vitamix 5200 blender, valued at $449! I wanted to have another Vitamix contest, because I know how pricey they are. Though it is an important investment in your health and my #1 favorite piece of kitchen equipment, I completely [...]