No More Diet Roulette: The 1-2-3′s to Creating YOUR Perfect Diet
March 17, 2010 by Alison
Filed under Articles, Health & Nutrition Articles
Can you honestly say that the foods you eat are exactly what you want to be eating? That they make you feel good and give you enough energy… to the point where you can put your fork down and say, “that was GOOOOOOD!”, and at the same time feel completely nourished at least four hours [...]
10 Tips for Traveling Healthy with Food Restrictions
March 12, 2010 by Alison
Filed under Articles, Health & Nutrition Articles
One of the biggest pain points for those who adhere to restricted diets — whether due to food allergies, health concerns, ethical responsibilities or simply to make better food choices — is the limitations in dining out. Worse yet, it can make traveling a nightmare. Eating out is tough, so what do you do when [...]
Kundalini Yoga – A Happy-Healthy-Holy Way to Stay Well
March 2, 2010 by Alison
Filed under Articles, Mindful Eating & Living Articles
As we flow through our first week of another Yoga90 Challenge, I’m called to write about a style of yoga I stumbled upon in my first 90-days a few months back. It’s kundalini—the oldest form of yoga, and the foundation upon which all forms and styles were built. Living in Boulder, Colorado, “the yoga capitol [...]
Begin the Transition – 5 (Imperative) Ways to Reset the Body for Season Change
February 23, 2010 by Alison
Filed under Articles, Health & Nutrition Articles
It’s late February, and now’s the time to start planning your transition from winter to spring. While we’re merely anticipating longer days and warmer weather outside, the glandular system is already fast at work making subtle metabolic shifts to prepare the body inside. And the more we can do right now to help it, the [...]
The 3 C’s of Health – A Deeper Look at Your Commitment
February 19, 2010 by Alison
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Most people see marriage as a big commitment and will take the requisite time and needed steps to see it through. Others commit more deeply to a professional partnership or a spiritual path. But fewer still approach health as a commitment and a practice that strengthens and develops over the course of a lifetime. Commitment [...]
Yogurt with Chai-Spiced Stewed Prunes
February 14, 2010 by Alison
Filed under Appetizers and Snacks, Articles, Breakfast/Brunch, Desserts
Makes about 1 1/2 quarts prunes Prunes stewed with chai spices are served over a dish of yogurt for a mildly sweet breakfast, mid-day snack or after-dinner treat. Even if you don’t have ANY of the spices, the prunes can be stewed only with water and will come out deliciously sweet. Cooking Tip: Stewed prunes [...]
The Peak of Satisfaction – Knowing When to Stop Eating
February 9, 2010 by Alison
Filed under Articles, Mindful Eating & Living Articles
Have you tried that old diet tip of stopping eating when you’re only half-full? Did it work? And how did you know that you were fully satisfied if you stopped before your hunger cues gave you the go-ahead? Most of us need clear and obvious signals from the body-mind that tell us when to stop [...]
Double Tall Non-Fat Coffee Enema – Your Morning Cup ‘o Joe
February 3, 2010 by Alison
Filed under Articles, Health & Nutrition Articles
I made a big stink blogging about my coffee enemas a few weeks back. Most people know that a ‘cup o’ joe’ can keep you regular, but I didn’t realize so few people were in the dark about using coffee as an enema solution. Used to clean out the gut, detoxify the body and kick-start [...]


