The Alphabet of Vitamins: Vitamin D
Vitamin D: The truth behind the mustache “Got milk?” This advertisement has become a part of commercial Americana, constantly urging you to drink more milk because supposedly this is a good source of vitamin D and calcium. We see countless celebrities, models, and athletes wearing the famous milk mustache to support this claim. Since they […]
Healthy Travels: Scituate Harbor, MA and Finding the Perfect Dog
“If your travels take you to New England, be sure to visit Scituate Harbor in Massachusetts. It is mostly a fishing town, filled with charm and the site of a beautiful lighthouse. We did when searching for our dog, and were not disappointed.” Searching for the Perfect Dog—Travels Not Included, So We Thought It was December 1999, […]
Find Your Core: Yoga for Digestion
Yoga for Digestion: “Twists increase circulation to the abdominal organs, helping them to function more efficiently and to remove stagnant impurities in the digestive tract.”—Charity Poole of Blessed Body Yoga One of the innumerable benefits of yoga is improved digestion. Not only does the practice as a whole improve your digestive function, but there are […]
High-Speed Recipes: Raw Vegan Sushi
Raw Vegan Sushi! It is not everyday that you spend a little extra time in the kitchen making raw vegan sushi and come up with your own exquisite recipe, but that happened to me last week. Being one who loves to share, we set up to film the process and produced this new high-speed recipe […]
The Alphabet of Vitamins: Vitamin C
“In this article, we are featuring the star of all vitamins: C. After incorporating Vitamins A and B into your diet, it is now time to add Vitamin C.”—Caroline Charlton, Wellness Warrior 365. The Benefits of Vitamin C, the Star of All Vitamins Today we are talking about Vitamin C, one of the most publicized and […]
Healthy Travels: Maui
Our Adventuresome Travels to Maui In December of 2007, my husband and I went to Maui to celebrate our 20th anniversary. It was an unexpected trip for me, given that he planned it all out as a surprise, knowing that he would appeal to my adventurous side. Next thing you know, we were on a flight […]
“Old-Folk” Wisdom: Life at the Farm by Nívia Gomes
Nívia Gomes Takes You on a Journey to her Old Farm in Minas Gerais There is a Brazilian song that starts with the sentence: “Today, I woke up missing you…” and it’s true! How wonderful it is to bring to mind the pleasant memories of the past. So many things have changed… I remember my childhood, […]
Green Tea Raw Vegan Ice-Cream Recipe
“In most meals, we start with the savory first and then move on to the dessert. If this amazing raw vegan Green Tea ice-cream or Matcha Ice follows the same pattern, then this recipe is an indication of what’s coming next. Can you guess?” A famous dessert in Japan since the late 1800’s, green tea ice-cream or […]
Find Your Core: Yoga In Your Day to Day
“Several key benefits of practicing yoga daily include increased energy, a stronger immune system, stress relief, strong and lean muscles and improved balance and flexibility.”—Caroline Charlton Life is hectic, life is stressful, life is all of the above! With the millions of to-dos on our list, it would be nice to take a break and press […]
The Alphabet of Vitamins: Vitamin B
What is Vitamin B and what does it do? Vitamin B is known as the energy vitamin! It gives your body the power source it needs to keep up with its daily processes and maintenance. B vitamins have also been known to reduce stress, treat depression, speed up healing of cuts and wounds, help brain function, […]