We all want something and it pretty much is an ongoing desire which we too often mistake as a need. I would guess that every one of us has at one time or another said, or thought to ourselves, “if I only had ____, I wouldn’t want anything else, or things would be so much…… Continue reading Why Material Things Don’t Matter
I had my annual physical today which isn’t something that is at the top of many people’s list of things to do, but it is necessary. My appointment went well as it usually does – routine Q’s & A’s and done! I’m a health coach, I teach people how to eat healthy, I help them…… Continue reading Food & Physicals
It’s the end of January and my craving for fresh greens is kicking in strongly right about now. My fix? Kale is a winter green, citrus is in season, avocados, celery, apples & pears are all colder weather crops so I feed my desire on these things. Last night while dinner was in the oven…… Continue reading Kale Chips & Other Green Things
Connect with yourself. Give yourself credit for what you have dealt with or are dealing with. Accept where you are and appreciate it for being better than where you could be. Get warm. Warmth eases tension, imparts calm – try a hot shower, warm bath, blankets, whatever helps you feel toasty and cozy. Yoga breathing.…… Continue reading Releasing Anxious Thoughts & Feelings
When you open a lock with a key you must put the key all the way into the keyway in order to successfully open the door, drawer or whatever it is you are attempting to open. In the same way, you must commit fully to a goal that you plan to reach. When you map…… Continue reading Key Notches & Success
Today I invited my neighbor, whom also works from home, over for lunch. About an hour or so before lunch time I popped a whole butternut squash, one large peeled onion and 2 large cloves of elephant garlic in a baking dish and into a 375° oven. The house smelled so good while it roasted…… Continue reading Working from home? A healthy, fast lunch is easy!
If you’re a warmer weather lover, the warm days left of the year are few. Take full advantage of getting outside and grounding yourself with nature. Being outdoors awakens the senses and restores wellness. There have been scientific studies done showing that nature can give the immune system a boost, reduce pain, relieve stress, lower…… Continue reading Getting Grounded-Feeling Connected
This was by far the best butternut squash soup I’ve had and it’s so simple to make. I bought a box of butternut squash from a local farm and with the weather cooling down, I knew soup was going to be a welcomed meal. I didn’t follow a recipe so I thought I’d share my…… Continue reading Roasted Onion, Garlic & Butternut Squash Soup
Farro is a whole grain that comes from wheat. It is a healthy alternative to pasta, rice, potatoes, and other grains because it is a good source of complex carbohydrate which is beneficial to regulating blood sugar, lowering cholesterol, staving off hunger and supporting the immune system. It’s also a good source of fiber, protein, vitamins,…… Continue reading Farro Salad
I grow kale in my garden quite well, all summer, so I find different ways to use it up before it wilts and dies. I found a few recipes for kale chips recently so I decided to give one a try mostly because I was intrigued by the method of massaging kale leaves with a…… Continue reading Kale Chips
Initiate Wellness ~ Every New Dawn 