Getting centered and balanced – that’s difficult for many people to achieve. We’re never actually totally balanced or centered. When we stand still, or what we experience in yoga class when trying a balance posture, our body is always correcting and moving slightly. We sway forward, and then back, trying to keep ourselves in balance [...]

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I don’t normally talk about pharmaceutical issues on this blog, but this is particularly disturbing to me. Yesterday, Merck received preliminary qualification from the World Health Organization for its HPV vaccine, Gardasil. This will make it possible for agencies like the United Nations Children’s Fund to use Gardasil in national immunization programs. The problem is [...]

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The May spring cleanse ended yesterday, and I’m so excited about the great results that my clients had: One person’s breathing is so much better – allergies are hardly bothering him at all Another person no longer craves sugar and sweets Someone else feels more energized than she has in a long time Most people [...]

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The recession may be shrinking wallets, but for some it’s expanding waistlines. A couple of months ago, the NY Times reported that candy sales were up – not fancy candies, but corner store and nostalgic varieties.  And a recent survey by Career builder showed that people were snacking more due to worries about the recession. [...]

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This evening, I will be presenting a work/SHOP at Omala – it’s all about spring cleansing the Ayurvedic way.  Oh, and you can taste some healthy, yummy recipes of mine, too. Check it out: Ayurvedic Spring Cleanse work/SHOP OMALA 400 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn NY Tuesday May 12 7 – 8:30 pm $10 per person Complimentary [...]

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Now this is a holiday I can really get behind. International no-diet day, started in 1992, is a celebration of body acceptance. As much as I talk about cleansing diets, the real reason why I offer them is so that people can start normalizing their eating. If you eat good, healthy food on a regular [...]

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Happy Cinco de Mayo! This Mexican holiday is primarily celebrated in the state of Puebla, where the Mexican army defeated the French in the Battle of Puebla. Here in the States, many mistake it for Mexican Independence day or even simply a celebration of delicious Mexican food and drinks – margaritas, tacos, guacamole, salsa and [...]

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Have you shut yourself in, started wearing a mask, and avoided pigs at all cost because of the swine flu, also known as the H1N1 virus? Despite all the media hype, there’s really no need for you to worry about this so-called pandemic. The news is already starting to turn the story around. The Washington [...]

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