No, I am not advocating narcissism, but many of us may have found ourselves swept up in the needs of children, aging parents, pets and prima donna bosses. In the long run this can have a negative tol...

This calming pose embodies radical self­-love. It is a restful pose, so it allows you to pause and feel your breath moving gently through your body. As you inhale, you will notice the back of the hea...

Health and fitness expert, Sherri Norige, of Shaped by Sherri, brings us this healthy twist on a breakfast classic. I was so amazed at how outrageously scrumptious it was, I wanted to share it with yo...

Soleil et Santé: A wellness retreat for the senses

Villarzel-du-Razès, France

September 12-18, 2016 

Bienvenue to "Au Coeur de la Nature" the farm of David Lovejoy and his wife Diana and their little G...

No need to take a double take. Somethings that you may be avoiding can be beneficial when enjoyed in moderation. Of course, moderation is the key to reaping the health benefits. As in most cases a li...

Makes 2 cups

Sometimes you think "Should I?" and then you are like "Why not!" That was exactly my thinking when I decided to combine vitamin C rich grapefruit with spicy black peppercorns. The end r...

Soleil et Santé: A wellness retreat for the senses
Villarzel-du-Razès, France
September 12-18, 2016

Brrr today it officially felt like winter.  Perhaps it's time to imagine yourself relaxing on a Medit...

Serves 4-6

Chiropractor Dr Jason Goldstein and recipe blogger of Chop Happy gives us this new twist to Vitamin C rich radishes. For added fun, click here to watch Dr Goldstein as he prepares this won...

Finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list can be stressful especially for those that seem to have everything. This year why not have bit of fun by making your own gifts. Here are some of my h...

Oh our modern world! So many great technologies and conveniences are emerging each day. It seems, as our lives get easier our posture suffers. Bad posture might just seem like something that only anno...

Serves 4-6

Every Thanksgiving, I'm put on Brussels sprouts duty in the Branin household. This is last year's creation.

1 pound Brussels sprouts, cut in halves
1/4 cup olive oil
1 small onion, choppe...

Perhaps you have experienced the pain first hand or can remember a certain Seinfeld episode. For the 1 out of 1000 Americans who are hospitalized due to kidney stones each year, this is not a laughing...

Serves 4-6

Besides being my favorite autumn vegetable, pumpkin is a great source of vitamin A, a vital nutrient for radiant skin.

1 (4-5 pound) sugar pie pumpkin
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 small on...

I use to roll my eyes when someone would say, "I'm like a fine wine, I get better with age."  But now as I'm creeping towards my 36th year, I am beginning to see things a little differently.  Though t...

Today, more than 11 percent of kids in the U.S. are diagnosed with Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in comparison with the 1 to 2 percent that will be diagnosed in Europe.  Of the child...

Inspired by a friend of my mom's, this delicious concentrated cake of granola is perfect for a satisfying snack on-the-go, a quick burst of nutrition when the kids come home from school, refueling pos...

Julie Peacock, NYC based registered dietician, yoga teacher and co-author of the Soup Club Cookbook, brings us this stunning salad adopted from the Moosewood cookbook.   It's a perfec...

Jet lag can dampen the excitement of international travel with its array of uncomfortable symptoms. However, now I am taking out my naturopathic tool kit and preventing jet lag altogether.

Serves 4

Finally a salad dad can sink his teeth into and with grass-fed beef having the same omega-3 oil profile as salmon it protects his fertility too. 

1 jicama, shredded
2 carrots, shredded
1-2 serr...

Fertility problems are not just an issue for wannabe moms but for wannabe dads too. Often in the pursuit of pregnancy, future dads can be overlooked. However, in about one-third of the cases of infert...