Spring is the time to sign up for your local Community Supported Agriculture (CSA). What is a CSA? And what are the benefits? It’s a way to offer consumers a way to buy local, seasonal, and in many cases, organic produce directly from the…
My friend Kate shared a story with me that she knew I would love. At age 108, Alice Herz Sommer not only survived cancer at 83 years old but also living in concentration camps during the holocaust. What’s the secret? A positive attitude and her music…
On April 9, 2009 my dog Izzy (short for the name Isiah) was born. It was a time of confusion and we needed to ease our fears and redirect our attention to something else. I had just finished my rigorous cancer treatment, which included, multiple surgeries,…
Mercola.com is a great source of health articles and videos by Dr. Joseph Mercola. Dr. Christine Horner is a board certified general and plastic surgeon, patient advocate and someone who is extremely passionate about natural health. Put these two together and you have the ingredients…
Today my daughter’s class went on a trip to the aquarium. There were lots of processed snacks exchanged between the students and of course she came home with a stomach ache. Fortunately, I had the solution in my kitchen. I just had to gather a…
Who says that you have to invest a lot of money to get fit? Here is a great video that was filmed in the park right up the street from where I grew up in Washington Heights, NYC. It requires no equipment and meets you…
If you would’ve asked me if I thought I’d ever meet Oprah, surprisingly I would have responded with a confident “YES!” Since my diagnosis, I’ve never allowed many things to stand in the way of my dreams. Anyone who knows me will tell you that…
This weekend my wellness group and I headed off to the Poconos in Pennsylvania for our annual retreat. The girls from the big city were able to get away and enjoy the great outdoors. We slept in the same log cabin, stayed up talking till…
While I’ve only eaten at Chipotle twice in my lifetime, I give them major credit for their philosophy, the commitment to our farmers and their animals, and for putting together the BEST commercial I’ve ever seen. In 2 minutes it covers the importance of sustainable…
There are resources that I just love so much that I feel compelled to share them. The Physicians Committee For Responsible Medicine (PCRM) website is loaded with information. One of my favorites is the “Power Plate“. It’s great for those trying to incorporate more plant-based…