wellness

During the colder months, my exercise routine has changed. Although I plan to hit the slopes once we get some snow, other than a mountain bike ride once or twice weekly, I am mostly indoors. I am feeling great, but I here lots of complaints from people in yoga class or at The Bar Method.

For years my kids, coworkers, and employees have been a bit upset with me for not allowing soda in our home or office. Therefore I want to share this astonishing story to reinforce my policy.

January is always our dry month, as we give up enjoying wine with friends, and meals. Fortunately we can replace it with our signature BodyAmi cocktail. It's a blend of orange sparkling water with a TBSP of BodyAmi and squeeze of fresh lemon. Our meyer lemon tree is in full bloom, so we're well stocked for the month.

After an emotionally challenging holiday season, I am ready to take on the New Year with zest for life, health, and all good things. 
Give yourself permission to celebrate the New Year with champagne, chocolates, and foods you love. Beginning Jan 3rd, make a vow to eat well, live well, and drink BodyAmi every morning!

I spend a lot of time caring for a 91 year old father and 90 year old mother in law. Therefore, I am constantly seeking research to help me provide better care and advice, and to help me cope. This new report from Natural News is important.

It's that time of year when kids, coworkers, and crowds are spreading colds and flu. Here's a natural remedy to help. We've been told numerous times by our customers, that they aren't getting colds when others in their family do. Whatever it takes, stay healthy.

Read this astounding fact:

In an email from EWG: "Did you know that just 4 percent of American adults eat the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables? It's true. Shamefully, only a tiny fraction of our nation's farm spending encourages Americans to eat and produce healthy foods."

That's why Environmental Working Group is partnering with more than a dozen California organizations to ask Governor Jerry Brown and California's Congressional delegation to stand up today for healthy national food and farm policies.

Vitamin D is part of my daily supplement mix. There's much validation on the benefits (and risks for deficits). Most recently, a new animal study from Japan suggests that it may help clear the brain of a toxic protein-like compound that accumulates in the brains of Alzheimer's patients. Read more about it here

In recent months, I have noticed an increase in hair loss. I am a fan of Foti, and Dr. Shen's Show Wu Pills, but they take a minimum of 3 months to show any effect. In my research, I came across this simple, natural treatment and want to share it with you.

This weekend's WSJ, Personal Journal Section highlights 50 inspired ideas, things, and places to herald the season with style. Number 18 is Vinegar! The article points to a drinking vinegar created by a chef in Portland, OR. He mixes his vinegars in cocktails like this one:Mr. Richters Apple Rickey (gin, apple drinking vinegar, lemon juice). We prefer to drink ours with sparkling water or spring water sans alcohol.