The Local Food Movement is Sweeping Our Nation: Are You In?
It’s February in Connecticut, and the closest fruiting banana tree is probably at least 1000 miles away. The same goes for strawberries, watermelon, pineapple, and pretty much every other warm-weather crop you can think of. And yet, here in the depths of the New England winter, I can walk into any grocery store and find […]
Is Fear Holding You Back From Living Your Best Life?
It’s late. It’s dark. You’re alone as you walk through the alley back to your car. You hear footsteps. They’re getting faster. They’re getting closer…At that moment, you feel similar to the way a zebra feels when a lion leaps out from behind the brush. You feel fear. Fear is a natural reaction to a […]
The Cost of Not Adopting Lifestyle Medicine is Staggering
What does the word “lifestyle” mean to you? Does it bring back memories of Robin Leach’s popular show Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous? On that show, the term lifestyle was about the tastes, habits, attitudes, standards of living, and general way of life for rich folks. It was fun to watch, but hardly the […]
Are You a Meat Eater? Here’s How You Can Add More Plants to Your Diet (and why you should)
The term “plant-based” is becoming so popular that I won’t be surprised if we start seeing it on Oreos and Coca-Cola someday soon. They have no animal derived ingredients, so it’s technically true, and if big food companies can sell more products with a “plant-based” label…they will.
What Does it Mean to Set Your Mind to Something and Does it Actually Work?
Poets, philosophers, politicians, and priests have all been trying to tell you the same thing. So have authors, songwriters, therapists, life coaches, and the people who make those inspirational quotes on distressed wood that you see in stores and the ones you see with pretty backgrounds online. If you “set your mind” to it…you can […]
5 Herbs and Spices that Reduce Chronic Inflammation
It’s not an accident that the acronym for the Standard American Diet spells S.A.D. There are many “sad” elements of modern western diets: too much sugar, not enough vegetables, too much-processed food, not enough whole foods, too many bad fats, not enough good fats… you’ve heard it all before. But there is one particular “sad” […]
Top 5 Questions to Ask Your Naturopathic Doctor
We sat down with our own Dr. Joshua Levitt, N.D., and asked him what kind of questions his patients often ask him. Dr. Levitt’s unique approach is backed by an education that includes a degree in physiology from UCLA, a doctorate in naturopathic medicine from the prestigious Bastyr University, formal residency training in integrative medicine […]
Elevate Your Mood, Boost Immunity and More by Getting Creative
If you’ve been feeling down, off, or out of sorts lately, it might be a good idea to take stock of your creative pursuits and hobbies. Are you taking the time to do what you love? Or are you so wrapped up in your job that you begin to forget that there’s more to life […]
Ladies, Try These 4 Easy Exercises to End Arm Jello for Good
Even though winter seems like it will never end, it is time to start preparing for summer and all of the warm-season clothing that comes along with it. Spagthhei sleeve tops, bathing suits, and strapless dresses that show off your arms and reveal your winter jello to the world. Instead of hiding in T-shirts, take […]
5 Great Reasons to Hug More: Science Says it Really Good for You
Are you a hugger? If not, it’s time to think about becoming one. Besides spreading great joy, hugging also has tremendous physical and mental health benefits. While not everyone feels super comfortable with close physical touch, hugs can elevate your mental and physical health. Here are some of the proven scientific benefits of hugging that […]
