Do NOT Take This Life for Granted
Do NOT Take This Life for Granted

I’ve kissed death twice. I use the word kiss because it is an intimate experience. In fact, it is a gift, a healing one. And it can be life changing. Both times shifted my perception about everything I think I know about this existence. This past week I hosted a wellness retreat in Nicaragua. What started out as a “yoga” retreat, evolved into a mind, body, and spirit experience. Two very interesting things happened to me while I was away. On the last day of the retreat, my MacBook Air laptop crashed and I almost drowned in the ocean. This opened my eyes to live every moment in Carpe Diem. 

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A New Healthcare System for Humanity
A New Healthcare System for Humanity

I find it funny that when people ask me, “What do you do?” I say, “I inspire and empower people to live healthier, happier lives in various ways.” I hold off on sharing the fact that I am an MD because this creates space to have a real conversation about health care.

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4 Reasons You Must to Avoid Carrageenan
4 Reasons You Must to Avoid Carrageenan

You may be wondering what carrageenan is. If you read labels, you may have noticed carrageenan listed as an ingredient in common packaged foods such as milks (both vegan and regular milk), ice creams, yogurt, sour cream, baby formula, other dairy and dairy alternatives, deli meats etc. It is important to read labels and choose items WITHOUT carrageenan. 

 

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This man had a heart attack, and his will power to overcome is remarkable
This man had a heart attack, and his will power to overcome is remarkable

I believe in media as a platform to inspire a better world. Since appearing on the Fox television show Utopia, I’ve receive many invitations to participate in various events. I chose to participate in Reality Rally and raise funds for a cause, but I never imagined all the ways in which it would inspire me. Some of it was quite shocking to me so of course I had to share it with you.

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5 Reasons You Need to Start Drinking Kombucha Regularly
5 Reasons You Need to Start Drinking Kombucha Regularly

Kombucha has been around for thousands of years and is known to promote health and wellness. I was introduced to Kombucha a few years ago and I love it so much I’m going to start making it myself!

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How do you perceive beauty?
How do you perceive beauty?

What is beauty? Who defines it? Beauty is omnipresent. It is all pervasive and found in simplicity, details, and imperfections. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Beauty is cultural. Beauty is subjective and objective. Beauty is a visual, and yet it exists as a feeling. Even beauty can be ugly. How do you define and identify beauty?

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5 Things You Need to Know About Nuts
5 Things You Need to Know About Nuts

Nuts are healthy and nutritious. They make a great snack and fill you up because they are high in fats, which the body needs from healthy sources like these. They are also a great protein/amino acid source. The fat and nutrition profile of various nuts differ, and for the most part they are a wonderful addition to our everyday diets if you:

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Are you following the signs to the amazing life that awaits you?
Are you following the signs to the amazing life that awaits you?

This journey of life is a dance. You can tap your feet on the sidelines, ho humming along. Or, you can ecstatically dance your way through life with the music blasting, shaking that body like nobody is watching. Which do you prefer? The way you choose to live your life is just that a choice. You created the life you’re living now, and you have the power to create any life you wish—just be sure to follow the signs…

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3 Reasons Why You Need to Buy in Bulk
3 Reasons Why You Need to Buy in Bulk

Healthy living is more than what you do with your body and what you eat. It’s also about living in harmony with the planet and all living beings. Waste disposal is a big problem on this earth. Landfills continue to pop up, the waters are becoming polluted, and if we continue at the rate we are going the earth is going to become one big wasteland.

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Your family is meant to push your buttons
Your family is meant to push your buttons

How is your relationship with your family? Before we chose to incarnate this lifetime, we choose our family. We choose certain experiences to provide us with opportunities for growth. Family is one of our greatest teachers this lifetime because we are stuck with them for our entire life. Sure, you can choose to stop speaking to family, but ultimately they share the same DNA. No matter what, you are tied to your family. Are you paying attention to the lessons they are teaching you?

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Raw, Delicious Oatmeal Recipe (it's so good it's perfect as a dessert too!)
Raw, Delicious Oatmeal Recipe (it's so good it's perfect as a dessert too!)

I love oatmeal. It’s hearty, fills my belly, and is a great source of fiber. It’s important NOT to buy instant oatmeal, but rather the whole rolled or steel cut oats. For the most part oats are gluten free, though sometimes are processed in factories with gluten products containing flour.

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5 ways you know you’ve found your life’s work
5 ways you know you’ve found your life’s work

Imagine waking up everyday excited for life. Perhaps you already do and if so, you must be doing what you love. Doing what you love is the key to a happy life. Couple this passion in a way to serve others and boom—you have your life’s work. It’s not easy for everyone to figure out what they are meant to do this lifetime; here are a few tips to help you on your path to this wonderful realization…

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4 ways to decompress your spine!
4 ways to decompress your spine!

When was the last time you hung on the branch of a tree? Or how about upside down? You may find these to be silly questions, but believe it or not hanging decompresses your spine and maintains health and youth. It also can bring peace of mind.  

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A solution to the toxic chemicals in beauty and bath products...
A solution to the toxic chemicals in beauty and bath products...

The switch to a healthier, more conscious existence has been a gradual process. Everyday I discover ways to create an even cleaner environment so that my mind and body can function optimally. After learning about the many avoidable toxins in our everyday environment, I’ve come to shed them from my life slowly but surely. The most shocking to me was that every single beauty and hygiene product I was using from face wash to conditioner contained a cancer-causing additive. Luckily, there are ways to avoid these harmful chemicals and it begins with awareness…

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How to bring the healing benefits of the ocean into your home...
How to bring the healing benefits of the ocean into your home...

When was the last time you hung on the branch of a tree? Or how about upside down? You may find these to be silly questions, but believe it or not hanging decompresses your spine and maintains health and youth. It also can bring peace of mind.  

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All of these foods have anti-cancer benefits…
All of these foods have anti-cancer benefits…

Cancer is on the rise and this is puzzling for many. The answer is quite obvious to me. The majority of the population has veered off of nature’s path. People eat things they believe are healthy based on advertisements. Even sadder is that people are addicted to the processed foods that have been created for profit. Food is a majorly propagandized topic in America. Could it be because food is a billion dollar industry and food companies will do just about anything to sell their products? 

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Never get so busy you forget this…
Never get so busy you forget this…

Never get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life! When was the last time you reflected on your life? How are you choosing to live? How do you spend your time? What do you prioritize? Do you feel fulfilled? Are there moments you are so busy and complacent that you forget the most important thing of all?

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Live every moment in this...
Live every moment in this...

With love in the air this week, I couldn’t help but be inspired by love for this week’s blog post.  This past year especially, I’ve come to truly ponder the meaning of love AND holidays. As for holidays, it’s not about having to spend money or buy gifts to celebrate. It’s much deeper than this...

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